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The Hands-Free Ordinance in ChicagoChicago's hands-free ordinance went into effect on July 1st, 2005. The Chicago cell-phone law makes it illegal for drivers to talk on cell phones while operating a motor vehicle without a hands-free device. The law, brought forward by Alderman Burton F. Natarus, is designed to promote safe driving habits within the City of Chicago. The hands-free ordinance brings a $50 fine to drivers that are caught holding a cell phone while driving and up to a $200 fine if there is a accident.
Like many of the hands-free laws across the United States the Chicago law has exceptions in place for on-duty law enforcement, emergency workers and emergency calls from the public. This new driving law has been criticized by many as a "band-aid" however, Alderman Burton Natarus believes differently; "I'm convinced more and more that we're on the right track," Natarus said. "By having a hands-free device, you are allowing the individual the opportunity to keep both hands on the wheel." Time will tell how the new hands-free driving law impacts the City of Chicago. To read more on this driving law please click on Chicago's Hands Free Driving Law. Chicago's Senate Bill 210, The Teen Cell Phone BanSenate Bill 210, sponsored by Senator John Cullerton a democrat out of Chicago bans cell phone use by drivers under the age of 18. Like all other cell-phone laws, emergency calls are permitted. According to Governor Blagojevich;
“We know that cell phones can be distracting. And most of us remember how distracting it can be just to be a teenager. On the roads, that combination can be especially dangerous, which is why it’s important to enact legislation that prohibits teenagers from using their cell phones while driving,” Clearly, the State of Illinois has focused on "driver distraction", and other safety measures, including house bill 1565 that requires children under the age of 9 years old be restrained in a proper child safety restraint. Read About the State of Illinois Teen Cell Phone Driving Law.
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