Cell Phone Use

In case you have not yet heard, a new Illinois law went into effect on January 1, 2010, that states: A person, regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone (unless it is voice-activated) at any time while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway in a school speed zone. In addition, it is illegal to compose, send or read text messages, instant messages and Email on a cell phone or surf the internet while driving. The ban includes personal digital assistants and portable or mobile computers, but does not include global positioning systems (GPS) or navigation systems.
For additional information regarding the law, reference Public Act 096-0131