Illinois HB5149 amends vehicle weight limits and tow truck regulations.
Illinois HB5149 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to adjust weight limits for vehicles and tow trucks. It changes the model year and registration date requirements for Special Hauling Vehicles, allowing them to exceed certain weight limits if registered before specific dates. The bill also modifies weight limitations for tow trucks during towing operations, exempting certain heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicles from these limits. Additionally, it updates fines for exceeding weight limits and specifies conditions under which tow trucks can legally clear disabled vehicles from roadways.
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