HB 5688 Illinois House · 99th Regular Session

VEH CD-LENGTH AND SIZE REQ

Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the maximum length of a truck tractor in combination with a semitrailer may not exceed 65 feet (rather than 55 feet) overall dimension on all non-State highways. Removes the requirement that truck tractor-semitrailer combinations must have no more than a maximum 55 feet overall wheel base on Class III roadways and other non-designated State highways. Provides that the distance between the kingpin and the axle of a semitrailer longer than 48 feet, in combination with a truck tractor, may not exceed 42 feet 6 inches, unless the trailer or semitrailer is used for the transport of livestock.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2016
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Introduced Feb 10, 2016 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Jan 10, 2017
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 8, 2016
House · Reported by committee
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) April 22, 2016
Feb 10, 2016
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Daniel V. Beiser
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