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Public Act 103-0099 |
SB1653 Enrolled | LRB103 28538 MXP 54919 b |
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AN ACT concerning transportation.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The Illinois Highway Code is amended by adding |
Section 4-225 as follows: |
(605 ILCS 5/4-225 new) |
Sec. 4-225. Low-clearance early warning device pilot |
program. The Department shall establish a pilot program to |
erect early warning devices on or near bridges or viaducts in |
this State. Early warning devices may include LiDAR, radar, |
visual signals, or additional signage. The Department may work |
with interested stakeholders to identify bridges and viaducts |
for the erection of early warning devices on roads outside of |
the Department's jurisdiction. The Department may work with |
the University of Illinois on the pilot program. The pilot |
program shall include, but shall not be limited to, evaluating |
the effectiveness of early warning devices, developing design |
specifications, and projecting estimated costs. The Department |
may adopt administrative rules regarding the pilot program. |
The Department or local authority responsible for maintaining |
an early warning device may impose a fine on a motorist who |
damages an early warning device. The fine shall not exceed |
$1,000.
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