According to several news agencies, the director of safety programs at the Illinois Department of Transportation has recently claimed that texting while driving is becoming a major problem throughout the state. Reports show that he also stated that unfortunately, distracted driving doesn’t get the same attention as drunk driving, but that police officers are going to start cracking down on this dangerous behavior. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s director also said that there is a formal campaign against texting while (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news agencies, in Illinois, four new laws have been passed in an attempt to make driving safer for all. Out of the four laws recently passed, three are have been enacted to keep drivers from talking and texting on cell phones while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. They mostly involve distractions while near emergency centers or construction zones. The fourth law that was passed will increase the punishment for serious speeding offenses. Read the full (read more)
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