OOIDA Call to Action - Illinois Members
March 4, 2004

Heads up, Illinois truckers! You need to contact your state representative now about a proposal to eliminate the state's split speed limit.

SB2374 would eliminate provisions in Illinois law that set up a slower speed on rural interstates for vehicles over 8,000 pounds. Under the bill, all vehicles would face a 65 mph speed limit.

The full Senate approved the bill Wednesday, March 4 by a 37-15 vote. SB2374 now heads to the House for consideration.

It is vital you contact your state representative and let him/her know the importance of uniform speeds to road safety.

For contact information, visit www.legis.state.il.us/house/default.asp. You can also call OOIDA's Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791 and they'll look it up.