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SB 2755

TOLL HWY-TOLL RATE PLAZA SIGNS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Illinois bill requiring standardized toll plaza signage on highways to improve driver awareness and safety through clearer rate communication.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 2755

Legislative bill overview

SB 2755 would establish or modify signage requirements at toll rate plazas on Illinois highways. The bill, sponsored by Senator Laura Murphy, appears focused on improving driver communication and awareness regarding toll rates and plaza locations through enhanced signage standards.

Why is this important

Clear toll plaza signage directly impacts driver safety by allowing adequate time for lane selection and payment preparation, while also reducing confusion and disputes over toll amounts. For the Illinois Tollway system and other toll authorities, standardized signage can improve traffic flow and operational efficiency. This affects both regular commuters and occasional drivers using toll facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Who bears the expense of installing, maintaining, and updating signage—the state, toll authorities, or through toll rate increases
  • Design standards and specificity: Disagreement over what constitutes adequate signage (size, placement, technology, visibility standards, multilingual requirements)
  • Scope limitations: Unclear whether the bill applies only to state highways, private toll roads, or all toll plazas in Illinois, and whether it addresses electronic signage, variable pricing displays, or traditional signs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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