Quinn signs bill to let semis drive 65 mph

There are new rules for trucks traveling Illinois’ roads due to legislation signed by Gov. Pat Quinn.

One of the new measures will let trucks travel 65 mph like other vehicles on four-lane highways outside the Chicago metropolitan area starting Jan. 1. Trucks inside the Chicagoland area — in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry and Will counties — will continue to drive 55 mph.

Other legislation dealing with truck weight and size standards also was signed Wednesday in Quincy by Quinn.

One new law clarifies when clearance lamps have to be used. The law that takes effect Jan. 1 says clearance lamps are required only on commercial motor vehicles. That means you don’t need them on personal vehicles to do things like a haul a lawn mower.