VEH CD-ENGINE BRAKING SIGNS
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that counties are authorized to post signs that prohibit the driver of a commercial vehicle from operating or actuating any engine braking system that emits excessive noise. Prescribes the content of the sign. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall adopt rules providing for the erection and placement of these signs. Provides that the provision does not apply to the use of an engine braking system that has an adequate sound muffling system in proper working order that prevents excessive noise. Provides that it is a defense that the driver used the engine braking system in an emergency to avoid a collision with a person or another vehicle. Provides that a violation of the provision is an equipment violation punishable by a fine of $75.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2005
Committee Review
Mar 2006
House Passage
Mar 2006
Senate Passage
Mar 2006
Signed into Law
May 2006
Introduced Apr 7, 2005
Signed May 12, 2006
Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2006 · House Apr 6, 2005
How they voted
44–0
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 54
Mar 27, 2006
D
Democratic28
82% Yea
R
Republican26
80% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
35
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Amendments
2
May 12, 2006
Signed into law
Governor Approved
lower
Mar 27, 2006
Lower · Passed
Passed Both Houses
lower
Mar 27, 2006
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (44-0-10)
senate
Mar 15, 2006
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Transportation; 009-000-000
upper
Mar 8, 2006
Committee
Assigned to Transportation
upper
Feb 27, 2006
Committee
Referred to Rules
upper
Apr 7, 2005
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Apr 6, 2005
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (110-0-5)
house
Mar 10, 2005
Lower · Passed
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 027-000-000
lower
Mar 10, 2005
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; by Voice Vote
lower
Mar 10, 2005
Introduced
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2005
Committee
Assigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee
lower
Feb 17, 2005
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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