Author Topic: News laws for 2012 (Read 5307 times)

Conrad · « **on:** December 30, 2011, 10:13:27 AM »

Here's a good one for us motorcyclist in Illinois.

Motorcycle Red Lights (HB 2860/PA 97-0627):

Allows motorcyclists stopped at a red light to proceed through the light if, after waiting a reasonable length of time, the red light fails to change to green. Governor Quinn issued an amendatory veto to change the language of the measure, however both the House and Senate overrode his changes and the bill became law as originally passed.

I've had to avoid some intersections in my area because of this but now I won't have to.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2011, 10:46:00 AM »

What's a reasonable length of time?

gPink · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2011, 10:54:57 AM »

I think they say 120 seconds. I'll keep a copy of the law on the bike til LEO gets used to it.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:17:11 AM »

Or a stop watch

Pokey · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:33:37 AM »

I think allowing responsible citizens to be armed is much more important.

ZG · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2011, 04:19:47 PM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on December 30, 2011, 11:17:11 AM

Or a stop watch

jimmymac · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2011, 05:07:36 PM »

A good Cop would have already used common sense for that one.
I wanna lane split. Can I get an amen?

kdm · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2011, 05:29:46 PM »

Quote from: Pokey on December 30, 2011, 11:33:37 AM

I think allowing responsible citizens to be armed is much more important.

What are you gonna do , Brian --shoot the cop or the red light ? Seems a bit extreme ....

ZG · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2011, 05:32:16 PM »

Quote from: jimmymac on December 30, 2011, 05:07:36 PM

A good Cop would have already used common sense for that one.
I wanna lane split. Can I get an amen?

Amen.

Conrad · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2011, 06:27:56 AM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on December 30, 2011, 10:46:00 AM

What's a reasonable length of time?

I'd say the amount of time it takes me to make sure that there are no cars coming.

gPink · « **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2011, 06:45:15 AM »

Or no cops around.

Also rear seat passenger seat belt law.

Conrad · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2011, 06:49:09 AM »

Quote from: gPink on December 31, 2011, 06:45:15 AM

Or no cops around.

Also rear seat passenger seat belt law.

I saw that one too, a stroke of genius no?

gPink · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2011, 06:57:40 AM »

There's also a new Murder Registry. It'll soon be easier to have a non-offender registry. It might be a shorter list.

roadkoan · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2011, 07:17:01 AM »

Quote from: Conrad on December 31, 2011, 06:27:56 AM

I'd say the amount of time it takes me to make sure that there are no cars coming.

We have this law in Minnesota, and thats about all I do. Complete stop, look twice, then go.
Haven't gotten tagged yet. I think in 120 seconds I could just take 3 rights like an UPS driver. Or put the kickstand down and walk over to push the crosswalk button.
I think the wording is kept deliberately vague so the LEOs can make conditions-based judgment calls.

gPink · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2011, 07:24:55 AM »

Vague is the operable word here...

Here is the language:

3.5. After stopping as required by paragraph 1 or 2 of this subsection, the driver of a motorcycle or bicycle, facing a steady red signal which fails to change to a green signal within a reasonable period of time because of a signal malfunction or because the signal has failed to detect the arrival of the motorcycle or bicycle due to the vehicle's size or weight, shall have the right to proceed subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign as required by Section 11-1204 of this Code.

roadkoan · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2011, 07:30:09 AM »

'zactly. Stop sign rules. Another reason to make the cagers jealous.

Outback_Jon · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:00:53 PM »

Gotta love how some of these things get reported.

CBS Chicago: Motorcycles, Bicycles Can Run Red Lights Under New Law

Scaffolder · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2011, 02:37:59 PM »

Everyday I was doing this this year. It is legal now? You can tell if the light is going to change for you or not. It is the early mornings that I have to run them. In the afternoon I let the car behind me trigger the light.

gPink · « **Reply #18 on:** December 31, 2011, 07:17:53 PM »

Quote from: Outback_Jon on December 31, 2011, 12:00:53 PM

Gotta love how some of these things get reported.

CBS Chicago: Motorcycles, Bicycles Can Run Red Lights Under New Law

They make sure the headline iritates the greatest number of people. Damn bikers.

Shadowofshoe · « **Reply #19 on:** January 01, 2012, 07:40:09 AM »

Funny ....this problem got me into an early morning flee from authorities when I was a kid in the early 80's should have seen me dirt biking the late 70's 500 street yama pig lol. Damn light cycled thru 4 times ..shut off lights and made my left..then saw plain ole headlights bearing down on me reacted w/downshift and throttle ......then headlights turned into busy bar--well once committed .............
Mike

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