Bill Text: IL HB3849 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that provisions prohibiting the use of electronic communication devices while driving shall also apply to bicycles. Exempts bicyclists using electronic communication devices in hands-free or voice-activated mode and bicyclists using devices while parked on the shoulder of a roadway. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Failed) 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB3849 Detail]

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97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2011 and 2012 HB3849 Introduced , by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
625 ILCS 5/12-610.2
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that provisions prohibiting the use of electronic communication devices while driving shall also apply to bicycles. Exempts bicyclists using electronic communication devices in hands-free or voice-activated mode and bicyclists using devices while parked on the shoulder of a roadway. Effective immediately.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning transportation.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing
Section 12-610.2 as follows:
(625 ILCS 5/12-610.2)
Sec. 12-610.2. Electronic communication devices.
(a) As used in this Section:
"Electronic communication device" means an electronic
device, including but not limited to a wireless telephone,
personal digital assistant, or a portable or mobile computer
while being used for the purpose of composing, reading, or
sending an electronic message, but does not include a global
positioning system or navigation system or a device that is
physically or electronically integrated into the motor
vehicle.
"Electronic message" means a self-contained piece of
digital communication that is designed or intended to be
transmitted between physical devices. "Electronic message"
includes, but is not limited to electronic mail, a text
message, an instant message, or a command or request to access
an Internet site.
(b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle or bicycle on

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a roadway while using an electronic communication device to
compose, send, or read an electronic message.
(c) A violation of this Section is an offense against
traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles.
(d) This Section does not apply to:
(1) a law enforcement officer or operator of an
emergency vehicle while performing his or her official
duties;
(2) a driver using an electronic communication device
for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation
and continued communication with emergency personnel
during the emergency situation;
(3) a driver or bicyclist using an electronic
communication device in hands-free or voice-activated
mode;
(4) a driver of a commercial motor vehicle reading a
message displayed on a permanently installed communication
device designed for a commercial motor vehicle with a
screen that does not exceed 10 inches tall by 10 inches
wide in size;
(5) a driver or bicyclist using an electronic
communication device while parked on the shoulder of a
roadway; or
(6) a driver using an electronic communication device
when the vehicle is stopped due to normal traffic being
obstructed and the driver has the motor vehicle

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transmission in neutral or park.
(Source: P.A. 96-130, eff. 1-1-10; 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.