Illinois drivers beware. There are
four new traffic laws that take effect in 2013. Three of the four involve cell
phone use and the fourth is Julie’s law which I wrote about a few months back.
Below is an outline of each of the laws:
1. A new law makes it illegal for
drivers to use cell phones in all roadwork zones. Previously the law only
applied to work zones with speed limit reductions.
2. It will also be illegal to use a
mobile phone while driving within 500 feet of an emergency scene.
3. Another law bars commercial
drivers from any hand-held cell phone use.
4. Governor Quinn also signed a bill
known as Julie’s Law, which increases penalties for serious speed-limit violations.
This new law prohibits judges from granting court supervision to anyone
charged with going 30 mph or more over the speed limit on highways and 25 mph
over or more in urban areas. So, if you are found guilty of driver 30 mph over
the speed limit, this will be considered a conviction on your driving record
and can also affect your insurance rates.
Remember to keep these new laws in
mind before you pick up your cell phone while in the car or if you feel the
need to speed down a highway.
If you or someone you love has been
injured in a Chicago car accident or Chicago truck accident, then call Chicagopersonal injury attorney Aaron Bryant for a free consultation at 312-588-3384
or go to the firm website at www.blgchicago.com.