SB2575 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2003 and 2004
SB2575

Introduced 2/4/2004, by John J. Cullerton

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/12-610.1 new

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who holds an instruction permit or a graduated license may not use a wireless phone while driving a vehicle. Provides that the prohibition does not apply to use of a wireless phone to contact a law enforcement agency, health care provider, or emergency services agency for emergency purposes. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning vehicles.

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 who holds an instruction permit issued under Section 6-105 or 6-107.1, or a person who holds a graduated license issued under Section 6-107, may not drive a vehicle while using a wireless phone.

(c) This Section does not apply to a person 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.