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HB 2934

VEH CD-CHANGE TO SPEED LIMIT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kam Buckner and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois lowers default urban speed limits (arterials 25 mph, residential 20 mph, alleys 10 mph) on Oct 1, 2025, with 60-day warning-only enforcement and digital notices.

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2934

Summary — HB 2934 (Vehicle Code: change to speed limits)

Note on sources: The materials provided include mixed content (an Arizona property-tax statute citation and an Illinois Vehicle Code bill). This summary focuses on the Illinois Vehicle Code amendment text and related actions (introduced by Rep. Maura Hirschauer with Rep. Kam Buckner as chief co‑sponsor), which implement the speed‑limit changes.

Purpose

Reduce default posted speed limits within urban districts across Illinois and require a statewide public notice; provide a short, 60‑day warning window for enforcement following the change.

Key provisions

  • Effective date: The bill takes effect upon becoming law; the substantive speed‑limit changes apply on and after October 1, 2025.
  • Current (until Oct 1, 2025): Default urban district limits are 30 mph (streets) and 15 mph (alleys).
  • New default limits (on and after Oct 1, 2025):
    • 25 mph on arterial streets within an urban district.
    • 20 mph on residential streets within an urban district.
    • 10 mph in alleys within an urban district.
  • Public notification:
    • Original text required the Secretary of State to notify every licensed driver by direct postal mail and run a broad statewide communications campaign by September 1, 2025.
    • House Committee Amendment No. 1 (filed 3/13/2025) replaces the mailing requirement with notification by posting on the Secretary of State’s website and social media accounts and issuing a press release.
  • Enforcement: Counties, municipalities, or townships with speed‑enforcement authority may issue only warnings (no citations) for violations during the first 60 days after the speed‑limit change is enacted.

Who is affected

  • All drivers operating within municipal/urban districts in Illinois (changes to default speeds).
  • Local governments and law‑enforcement agencies (signage, enforcement practices, short warning period).
  • Secretary of State’s office (public notification duties).
  • Potential indirect effects on emergency response times, traffic flow, and local signage budgets.

Procedural status (excerpt)

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025 (Rep. Maura Hirschauer).
  • Assigned to: Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; House Committee Amendment No. 1 filed 3/13/2025.
  • As of March 21, 2025: House Committee Amendment No. 1 / Re‑referred to Rules Committee; read first time March 19, 2025.

Potential impacts to note

  • Road safety: Lower speeds in residential areas and alleys are typically associated with reduced crash severity.
  • Travel times and congestion: Reduced default speeds on arterials may modestly increase vehicle travel time.
  • Administrative costs: Updating signage and public outreach (method changed by amendment from direct mail to digital/press).
  • Enforcement: Temporary 60‑day warning period delays issuance of fines.

If you want, I can: draft a short one‑page explainer for residents, outline likely signage/cost considerations for municipalities, or track subsequent bill actions.

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

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