SB2009Introduced in the Senate
LEADER FOLLOWER ATTENTUATORS
Introduced by Javier Cervantes, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "leader follower attenuator truck" as a driverless vehicle that is led by a human-driven vehicle that controls its position, speed, and heading data to the driverless vehicle while maintaining a set gap distance and is be equipped with sensors that can detect obstacles to stop the driverless vehicle if necessary. Allows the Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to use leader follower attenuator trucks on State highways to increase safety of workers in construction and maintenance zones.
Where it stands
Referred to Assignments
February 6, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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