Illinois

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6/7/07-A bill has stalled in the House that would allow some large trucks access on local roads in the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Black, R-Danville, HB918 would change restrictions on how far trucks may travel off main routes to deliver their loads, fuel up or get rest. It was moved to the House Rules Committee where it can be brought back for consideration once the 2008 session begins.
Current state law allows certain trucks to travel up to five highway miles off any state-designated highway to load or unload. In addition, those same trucks can travel off any state-designated highway and travel no more than five miles on "any state, county, township or municipal highway" to get fuel, food, repairs or rest.
The bill would allow those truckers to travel off any highway - not just those designated by the state - for whatever distance is necessary to load, unload, get a meal, fuel or repair their vehicles, or obtain needed rest. The only requirement would be that the trucker take the "shortest practical" route to his or her destination.

4/6/07-A bill awaiting consideration on the floor of the House would allow some large trucks access on local roads in the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Black, R-Danville, HB918 would change restrictions on how far trucks may travel off main routes to deliver their loads, fuel up or get rest.
Current state law allows certain trucks to travel up to five highway miles off any state-designated highway to load or unload. In addition, those same trucks can travel off any state-designated highway and travel no more than five miles on "any state, county, township or municipal highway" to get fuel, food, repairs or rest.
The bill would allow those truckers to travel off any highway - not just those designated by the state - for whatever distance is necessary to load, unload, get a meal, fuel or repair their vehicles, or obtain needed rest. The only requirement would be that the trucker take the "shortest practical" route to his or her destination.
For House bill status, call (217) 782-5799. In Illinois, call 1-800-252-6300.