At the encouragement of truckers, the Illinois Legislature has taken the next step toward uniform speeds on roadways in the state. OOIDA leadership says Illinois truckers should be congratulated for their years of hard work pushing lawmakers to rid the state of speed limit differentials.
Since 2009, Illinois law has authorized trucks to travel 65 mph on rural, interstate highways – the same speed as smaller vehicles.
The House voted 82-29 on Friday, May 6, to approve a bill that would expand the 65 mph speed limit for cars and trucks to include four-lane, divided highways outside of the Chicago area. The bill – SB1913 – now moves to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk. Senate lawmakers have already approved it by unanimous consent.
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Since 2009, Illinois law has authorized trucks to travel 65 mph on rural, interstate highways – the same speed as smaller vehicles.
The House voted 82-29 on Friday, May 6, to approve a bill that would expand the 65 mph speed limit for cars and trucks to include four-lane, divided highways outside of the Chicago area. The bill – SB1913 – now moves to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk. Senate lawmakers have already approved it by unanimous consent.
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