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State of Illinois
2011 and 2012
HB1315 Introduced , by Rep. John D'Amico SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
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625 ILCS 5/11-1408 | from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1408 |
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Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no person may occupy a vehicle or the cargo area of a second division vehicle while it is being towed upon a public highway. Creates an exemption when the vehicle does not exceed 15 miles per hour and is used in connection with a parade or farming activity, or if the speed does not exceed 15 miles per hour and the passenger is over 18.
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| | HB1315 | | LRB097 02846 HEP 42868 b |
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| 1 | | AN ACT concerning transportation.
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| 2 | | Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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| 3 | | represented in the General Assembly:
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| 4 | | Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing |
| 5 | | Section 11-1408 as follows:
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| 6 | | (625 ILCS 5/11-1408) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1408)
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| 7 | | Sec. 11-1408. Riding in certain vehicles, riding in certain |
| 8 | | cargo areas of second division vehicles house trailers. |
| 9 | | (a) No person or persons shall occupy
a house trailer, |
| 10 | | semitrailer, farm wagon, or any other vehicle travel trailer |
| 11 | | while it is being towed upon a public highway.
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| 12 | | (b) No person or person may occupy the cargo area of a |
| 13 | | second division vehicle while it is being operated upon a |
| 14 | | public highway, unless (i) the speed of the vehicle does not |
| 15 | | exceed 15 miles per hour and is used in connection with a |
| 16 | | parade, farming related activity, or similar activity; or (ii) |
| 17 | | the speed of the vehicle does not exceed 15 miles per hour and |
| 18 | | the passenger is over the age of 18. |
| 19 | | (Source: P.A. 81-969.)
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