HB2442

Allows emergency vehicles to use traffic signal preemption devices in emergencies.

The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended to allow specific emergency vehicles to install and operate traffic control signal preemption devices when responding to bona fide emergencies. These devices change traffic signals to green or extend green lights. Affected vehicles include police, law enforcement, fire, ambulances, organ transport, emergency management, and snow removal vehicles. Violation of these rules is a Class A misdemeanor, with fines up to $1,000 for users and $5,000 for sellers.