New Laws on Distracted Driving

Jason Parrott — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 03:39:35 +0000

Illinois drivers are coming under more pressure to slow down and stay off their cell phones.

Governor Pat Quinn has signed four laws aimed at making roadways safer.

"We want to have strict laws that deal with those who greatly exceed the speed limit and cause great harm and loss of life," says Quinn, "and we need to, I think, lay down strict guidelines for our judges and for those in the traffic courts across Illinois, so they know what the rules are."

Cell Phones Could Be Banned for Illinois Motorists

Rich Egger — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:59:40 +0000

An Illinois legislator has introduced a proposal that would ban drivers from using their cell phones.

It's already illegal to text when you're behind the wheel, and some local ordinances only allow drivers to use hands-free devices for their phones.

Representative John D'Amico (D-Chicago) wants to go beyond those limitations. He introduced a measure that would ban motorists from using mobile devices at all.

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New Laws on Distracted Driving

Cell Phones Could Be Banned for Illinois Motorists