HB5466 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2019 and 2020
HB5466

Introduced , by Rep. Tim Butler

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/11-704

from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-704

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Deletes language allowing the driver of a vehicle with 3 or more wheels to overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for 2 or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the directing being traveled by the overtaking vehicle. Effective January 1, 2021.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Section 11-704 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/11-704) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-704)

Sec. 11-704. When overtaking on the right is permitted.

(a) The driver of a vehicle with 3 or more wheels may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:

1. When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn. ;

2. (Blank). Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle.

3. Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for 2 or more lines of moving vehicles.

(b) The driver of a 2 wheeled vehicle may not pass upon the right of any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the unobstructed pavement to the right of the vehicle being passed is of a width of not less than 8 feet. This subsection does not apply to devices propelled by human power.

(c) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.

(Source: P.A. 98-485, eff. 1-1-14.)

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2021.