Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and Illinois Secretary of State, along with corporate partners, joined together to remind Illinois motorists of two new laws taking effect … [Read more...] about ISP, IDOT, SOS, and Corporate Partners Join Efforts to Save Lives on Illinois Roadways
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Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Ban Texting While Driving: New Legislation Will Save Lives on Roads in Illinois
Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill that bans text messaging while driving while driving in Illinois. He also signed legislation that makes it illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving through a … [Read more...] about Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Ban Texting While Driving: New Legislation Will Save Lives on Roads in Illinois
Police Admit Pa. Texting Ban Hard to Enforce
Pennsylvania lawmakers continue the attempt to pass a ban on text messaging while driving. However, enforcing the ban would be an issue. … [Read more...] about Police Admit Pa. Texting Ban Hard to Enforce
Pa. House Panel OKs Ban on Texting While Driving
Pennsylvania has passed the legislation to ban text messaging while driving. The fine for violations would be $50, or $100 if the violation occurs in a school or work zone. … [Read more...] about Pa. House Panel OKs Ban on Texting While Driving
Transportation Departments Burn Rubber on Twitter
About 20 states are using Twitter to disseminate traffic updates. Some auto safety experts are concerned the transportation agencies that use Twitter are sending a mixed message about distracted … [Read more...] about Transportation Departments Burn Rubber on Twitter
Program Seeks to Keep Teen Drivers “Between the Barrels”: Houston County Students Get Update on New Laws
The Between the Barrels program focuses on keeping highway construction workers and troopers safe, it also carries messages applicable to any situation involving a motor vehicle. This is the second … [Read more...] about Program Seeks to Keep Teen Drivers “Between the Barrels”: Houston County Students Get Update on New Laws