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For new residents and visitors to Illinois there are a few traffic laws that may or may not be similar to those of your home state. A few of them are outlined here. For more specific information about traffic laws in Illinois, and other services provided by the Illinois Secretary of State, click on one of the links below.
Right Turn on Red - In Illinois it is lawful to make a right turn on a red traffic light (625 ILCS 5/11-306) provided : 1. There are no signs on the traffic standard prohibiting the right turn. 2. The driver of the vehicle comes to a complete stop prior to turning 3. It is safe to make the turn without interferring with cross traffic or any pedestrians Headlights Required - You are required to turn on your headlights when driving in rain, snow or fog (625 ILCS 5/12-201). Motorcycles - Illinois does not require drivers or passengers of motorcycles to wear a helmet. You and your passenger are required to wear eye protection. (625 ILCS 11-1404) Seat Belts - Seat belts are required to be worn by the driver and front seat passengers of a motor vehicle (625 ILCS 5/12-603.1). Child Safety Seats - Any driver transporting a child is responsible of ensuring that a child restraint system is used by the child (625 ILCS 25/3). Depending on the child's age, the following regulations apply: 1. Under 4 years of age- Child car seat must be used. 2. Between 4 and 6 - Either a child restraint system (car seat) or seat belts. 3. Over 6 but under 18- Must wear seat belt (regardless if in front or rear seat) Proof of Insurance Required- No motor vehicle may be operated in Illinois unless covered by a liability insurance policy. Drivers who fail to comply with a request by a law enforcement officer for display of evidence of insurance shall be deemed to be operating an unisured motor vehicle. (625 ILCS 5/3-707) Driving Under the Influence - Illinois is tough on drunk drivers. Operators of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or above is guilty of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). In addition, Illinois is a Zero Tolerance state for drivers under 21. Any driver under the age of 21 having any alcohol in his/her system (above 0.0), is guilty of DUI. IF YOU ARE GOING TO DRINK, DON'T DRIVE !!
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