What are the Illinois State Driving Laws? |
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Illinois uses a point system on driver’s · Reckless driving – 55 points · Speeding – 5 – 50 points (depending on speed) · Screeching of tires – 10 points If you are convicted of three traffic violations in one year, you may have your license suspended. The length of the suspension will be determined by how many points you have on your record. Illinois has a seatbelt law that requires all front seat passengers to be buckled up. The driver is responsible for all such passengers who are 16 and under. Also, anyone under the age of 19 who is riding in a car with a driver who is under the age of 18 must be belted, no matter where they are in the car. Children who are seven and younger must be in a child safety seat or booster seat, depending on their age. Children who are over 40 pounds do not have to sit in a booster, though, even if they are seven or younger. The fine for breaking this law is $25, with various surcharges and fees added depending on where you are caught. There is no law about helmets for motorcycle drivers in Illinois. In Illinois, some cities have banned the use of cell phones by drivers. Others have allowed the use of cell phones with hands free devices. Some cities do not have legislation about cell phone use. However, no one with a learner’s permit or who is younger than 18 can use a cell phone while driving. Also, if you are on a phone and cause an accident, you get an added fine on top of the standard fine for that accident. You must follow all posted speed limits while traveling in Illinois. The highest speed you will find in the state is 65 mph, which is the limit on rural interstate highways. Other highways and freeways have a speed of 55 mph. Most city or town areas have a speed of 30 mph. Alleys have a speed limit of 15 mph. The right of way always belongs to emergency vehicles that have their lights flashing. The driver must pull to the right hand edge of the road, if possible, and stop until an emergency vehicle has passed. Also, Illinois law requires you to pull into another lane if you can when you come upon an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. If you cannot change lanes, you must slow down as you pass the stopped emergency vehicle. Illinois DMV Locations Trackback(0)
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