SB3336sam001 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Don Harmon

Filed: 3/2/2012

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 3336

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 3336 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing the heading of Article XV of Chapter 11 and Sections 11-1502, 11-1504, 11-1505, 11-1505.1, 11-1507, 11-1510, 11-1511, 11-1514, and 11-1517 and by adding Section 1-131.5 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/1-131.5 new)

Sec. 1-131.5. In-line speed skates. Roller skates (1) that are equipped with wheels arranged in a straight line and (2) on which the top of the boot affixed to the frame holding the wheels does not extend more than one inch above the wearer's ankle joint.

(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 11 Art. XV heading)

ARTICLE XV. BICYCLES AND IN-LINE SPEED SKATES

(625 ILCS 5/11-1502) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1502)

Sec. 11-1502. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles or using in-line speed skates. Every person riding a bicycle or using in-line speed skates upon a highway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this Code, except as to special regulations in this Article XV and except as to those provisions of this Code which by their nature can have no application.

(Source: P.A. 82-132.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1504) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1504)

Sec. 11-1504. Clinging to vehicles. No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle, or using in-line speed skates shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a roadway.

(Source: P.A. 82-132.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1505) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1505)

Sec. 11-1505. Position of bicycles, and motorized pedal cycles, and in-line speed skates on roadways - Riding and skating on roadways and bicycle paths.

(a) Any person operating a bicycle or motorized pedal cycle or using in-line speed skates upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as practicable and safe to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under the following situations:

1. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, motorized pedal cycle, skater, or vehicle proceeding in the same direction; or

2. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; or

3. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, motorized pedal cycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. For purposes of this subsection, a "substandard width lane" means a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle, or motorized pedal cycle, or in-line speed skater and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane; or .

4. When approaching a place where a right turn is authorized.

(b) Any person operating a bicycle or motorized pedal cycle or using in-line speed skates upon a one-way highway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride or skate as near the left-hand curb or edge of such roadway as practicable.

(Source: P.A. 95-231, eff. 1-1-08; revised 11-21-11.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1505.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1505.1)

Sec. 11-1505.1. Persons riding bicycles or motorized pedal cycles or using in-line speed skates upon a roadway shall not ride or skate more than 2 abreast, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for their exclusive use. Persons riding or skating 2 abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride or skate within a single lane subject to the provisions of Section 11-1505.

(Source: P.A. 83-549.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1507) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1507)

Sec. 11-1507. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.

(a) Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Department which shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.

(b) A bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle any siren. This subsection (b) does not apply to a bicycle that is a police vehicle or fire department vehicle.

(c) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will adequately control movement of and stop and hold such bicycle.

(d) No person shall sell a new bicycle or pedal for use on a bicycle that is not equipped with a reflex reflector conforming to specifications prescribed by the Department, on each pedal, visible from the front and rear of the bicycle during darkness from a distance of 200 feet.

(e) No person shall sell or offer for sale a new bicycle that is not equipped with side reflectors. Such reflectors shall be visible from each side of the bicycle from a distance of 500 feet and shall be essentially colorless or red to the rear of the center of the bicycle and essentially colorless or amber to the front of the center of the bicycle provided. The requirements of this paragraph may be met by reflective materials which shall be at least 3/16 of an inch wide on each side of each tire or rim to indicate as clearly as possible the continuous circular shape and size of the tires or rims of such bicycle and which reflective materials may be of the same color on both the front and rear tire or rim. Such reflectors shall conform to specifications prescribed by the Department.

(f) No person shall sell or offer for sale a new bicycle that is not equipped with an essentially colorless front-facing reflector.

(g) A person using in-line speed skates on a highway shall have installed on his or her person a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Department which is visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.

(Source: P.A. 95-28, eff. 8-7-07.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1510) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1510)

Sec. 11-1510. Left Turns.

(a) A person riding a bicycle or moped intending to turn left shall follow a course described in Section 11-801 or in paragraph (b) of this Section.

(b) A person riding a bicycle or moped intending to turn left shall approach the turn as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway. After proceeding across the intersecting roadway to the far corner of the curb or intersection of the roadway edges, the bicyclist or moped driver shall stop, as much as practicable out of the way of traffic. After stopping the person shall yield to any traffic proceeding in either direction along the roadway such person had been using. After yielding, the bicycle or moped driver shall comply with any official traffic control device or police officer regulating traffic on the highway along which he intends to proceed, and the bicyclist or moped driver may proceed in the new direction.

(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Department and local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic-control devices to be placed and thereby require and direct that a specific course be traveled by turning bicycles and moped, and when such devices are so placed, no person shall turn a bicycle or moped other than as directed and required by such devices.

(d) A person using in-line speed skates and intending to turn left must comply with the requirements of Section 11-1001 and 11-1002 of this Code.

(Source: P.A. 96-554, eff. 1-1-10.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1511) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1511)

Sec. 11-1511. Turn and stop signals. (a) Except as provided in this Section, a person riding a bicycle or using in-line speed skates shall comply with Section 11-804.

(b) A signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the bicycle or skater before turning, and shall be given while the bicycle or skater is stopped waiting to turn. A signal by hand and arm need not be given continuously if the hand is needed in the control or operation of the bicycle.

(Source: P.A. 82-132.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1514) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1514)

Sec. 11-1514. Bicycle or in-line speed skate racing. (a) Bicycle or in-line speed skate racing on a highway shall not be unlawful when a racing event has been approved by State or local authorities on any highway under their respective jurisdictions. Approval of bicycle or in-line speed skate highway racing events shall be granted only under conditions which assure reasonable safety for all race participants, spectators and other highways users, and which prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow which would seriously inconvenience other highway users.

(b) By agreement with the approving authority, participants in an approved bicycle or in-line speed skate highway racing event may be exempted from compliance with any traffic laws otherwise applicable thereto, provided that traffic control is adequate to assure the safety of all highway users.

(Source: P.A. 82-132.)

(625 ILCS 5/11-1517 new)

Sec. 11-1517. Electronic communication devices-bicyclists.

(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.

"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 ride a bicycle or use in-line speed skates on a roadway, sidewalk, or bicycle path while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message.

(c) This Section does not apply to:

(1) a law enforcement officer while performing his or her official duties;

(2) a bicyclist or in-line speed skater 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 bicyclist or in-line speed skater using an electronic communication device in hands-free or voice-activated mode; or

(4) a bicyclist or in-line speed skater using an electronic communication device while stopped on the shoulder of a roadway.".