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Illinois Driving and Cell-Phone Legislation
The State of Illinois has regulations regarding the use of cellular phones while driving. Illinois is one of six states that allow localities to determine their own laws regarding cellular phone use while driving. Chicago is one of the cities that has chosen to enact hands free legislation and make driving while using a cellular device illegal. The State of Illinois as a whole does address driving and cell-phone use by minors and by operators of a school bus. Starting January 1st, 2008 SB140 prohibits drivers under the age of 19, from using a cellular device or any type of hand-held communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Like many cell-phone laws across the United States, there are exceptions for emergency situations.The other cell phone law in Illinois pertains to school bus drivers. The driving law prohibits the use of a cell phone by a school bus driver while the bus is transporting children. Like the teen law above there are exceptions for emergency situations. If a school bus driver is caught using a cell-phone while driving children to or from school, the driver will face a fine up to $250. More Information Regarding the Illinois Cell-Phone Driving Laws
If you are interested in visiting a government website with information regarding the State of Illinois Cell-phone laws, please proceed to the links listed below. Information on the Illinois Cell Phone Driving Law For Minors Information on the Illinois Cell Phone Driving Law for School Bus Drivers |
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