Stay Safe On The Road As Distracted Driving Rises In Illinois

In the state of Illinois, we hear about distracted driving all the time, but it becomes just noise in the background, but here's some important information about the laws if you need a refresher course.

Distracted Driving Laws In Illinois

Nowadays, our attention spans are so short, it's hard to focus on one thing for a long period of time. Your mind starts to wander, and the next thing you know, you rear-end the car in front of you. You might have the good intention of driving safely, but sometimes your brain needs stimulation.

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Do you even know what is considered distracted driving? It covers a lot more territory than you could imagine. It's not to be annoying. The rules are in place to try and keep everyone safe while on the road.

According to the Illinois State Police...

Driver inattention is a factor in more than 1 million crashes in North America annually, resulting in serious injuries, deaths, and an economic impact that some experts say reaches nearly $40 billion per year.

 

Every single time someone takes their eyes or their focus off the road - even for just a few seconds - they put their lives and the lives of others in danger.

 

Distracted driving is unsafe, irresponsible, and in a split second, its consequences can be devastating.

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Distracted driving laws in Illinois you should know...

• While driving: No texting, scrolling, or handheld devices.

• Must be 19 or older to use hands-free.

• No headphones, just one earpiece is allowed.

• Intercoms on motorcycles are okay.

• When behind the wheel, don't participate in Zoom calls, social media, or livestreams.

• Even avoid hands-free whenever possible and pull over to make a call.

• Other things to avoid doing while driving...
  • Eating and drinking
  • Have all your vehicle's controls set before you leave
  • Concentrate on the road and nothing else
  • If you need to help the kids, pull over