VEH CD-SIGNAL PREEMPTION House SponsorsRep. Thomas Holbrook 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 625 ILCS 5/12-601.1 new Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits installation on a motor vehicle of a traffic control signal preemption device, a device that changes a traffic control signal to a green light or extends the duration of a green light. Prohibits unauthorized operation of the device. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a $1,000 fine in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed. Provides that the device may be installed on specified emergency vehicles, commuter buses, or snow removal vehicles. Specifies the conditions and circumstances under which a device installed on one of those vehicles may be operated. Provides that a manufacturer or retailer may not sell a device to any person or entity for any intended use other than operation as permitted under the provision. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $5,000 for each sale of each device, in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed. Effective immediately. 1/21/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas Holbrook 1/23/2003HouseFirst Reading 1/23/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/29/2003HouseAssigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee 3/13/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die