Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act. (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04.)
Illinois · statute · 625 ILCS 7 · 12 active provisions
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act. (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04.)
Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to increase safety in highway construction or maintenance zones. (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04.)
Establishment of automated control systems. The Illinois State Police may establish an automated traffic control system in any construction or maintenance zone established by the Department of Transportation or the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. An automated traffic control system may operate only during those…
Definitions. As used in this Act: (a) "Automated traffic control system" means a photographic device, radar device, laser device, or other electrical or mechanical device or devices designed to record the speed of a vehicle and obtain a clear photograph or other recorded image of the vehicle, the vehicle operator, and…
Penalties. The penalties for and consequences of a traffic violation recorded by an automated traffic control system are the same as for any similar violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code. (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04.)
Limitations on the use of automated traffic enforcement systems. (a) The Illinois State Police must conduct a public information campaign to inform drivers about the use of automated traffic control systems in highway construction or maintenance zones before establishing any of those systems. The Illinois State Police…
Requirements for issuance of a citation. (a) The vehicle, vehicle operator, vehicle registration plate or digital registration plate, speed, date, time, and location must be clearly visible on the photograph or other recorded image of the alleged violation. (b) A Uniform Traffic Citation must be mailed or otherwise del…
Response to issuance of a citation. (a) A person issued a citation under this Act may respond to the citation in person or by any method allowed by law. (b) If the driver of the vehicle cannot be identified through the photograph or other recorded image, the owner is not liable for the fine. (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff.…
Admissibility of recorded images. Except as provided in Section 45, any photograph or other recorded image evidencing a violation of Section 11-605.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code is admissible in any proceeding resulting from the issuance of the Uniform Traffic Citation. Photographs or recorded images made by an automa…
Vehicle rental or leasing company's identification of a renter or lessee. (a) A Uniform Traffic Citation issued under this Act to a motor vehicle rental or leasing company shall be dismissed with respect to the rental or leasing company if: (1) the company responds to the Uniform Traffic Citation by submitting, within…
(Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04; text omitted.)
Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04.)