HB 2824 Illinois House · 93rd Regular Session

VEH CD-RAILROAD GATES

Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who drives around lowered railroad crossing gates shall be fined $500 and shall have his or her driving privileges suspended for 3 months. Provides that a second violation shall result in a $1,000 fine and a 6 month suspension. Provides that a third or subsequent violation shall result in a $1,000 fine and a one year suspension. Provides that 75% of the moneys collected from fines imposed for these violations shall be deposited in the Grade Crossing Protection Fund and used for signs at grade crossings informing motorists of the penalties for these violations. Effective immediately.

Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2003

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Introduced Feb 21, 2003 Last action Jan 11, 2005

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Committee

Jan 11, 2005

House · Failed

Session Sine Die

Apr 4, 2003

House · Referred to committee

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 5, 2003

House · Reported by committee

Do Pass / Standard Debate Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 011-007-001

Feb 26, 2003

House · Referred to committee

Assigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

Feb 21, 2003

House · Referred to committee

Referred to Rules Committee

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