Public Act 0240 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SB0210 Enrolled LRB094 07765 DRH 37943 b

Public Act 094-0240

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding Section 12-610.1 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/12-610.1 new)

Sec. 12-610.1. Wireless telephones.

(a) As used in this Section, "wireless telephone" means a device that is capable of transmitting or receiving telephonic communications without a wire connecting the device to the telephone network.

(b) A person under the age of 18 years who holds an instruction permit issued under Section 6-105 or 6-107.1, or a person under the age of 18 years who holds a graduated license issued under Section 6-107, may not drive a vehicle on a roadway while using a wireless phone.

(c) This Section does not apply to a person under the age of 18 years using a wireless telephone for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.