Ban on texting while driving begins January 1, 2010
Laws that Affect Your Mobile Business
Text Messaging Ban/Cell Restrictions - Public Act 96-130 (HB 71) prohibits a person from using an electronic communication device to compose, send or read a text message while driving. This new law has certain exceptions—if using a device in hands free or voice-activated mode; while the vehicle is parked on a shoulder of a roadway; or if the vehicle is stopped due to normal traffic being obstructed and the vehicle is either in neutral or park. Public Act 96-131 (HB 72) prohibits the use of a cell phone in a school speed zone or a highway construction or maintenance zone. This new prohibition does not apply to persons working on the highway project, using a cell phone for emergency purposes, law enforcement personnel or if you are using a cell phone in voice-activated mode.
Vehicle Fee Increases - Illinois standard license plate fees will rise from $78 to $99; car title fees increase from $65 to $95; transfer of registration fees increase from $15 to $25.