Can you eat and drive in Illinois?

There is no law that specifically states that you can’t eat while driving in this state. However, eating a cheeseburger could cause you to drive erratically or to lose focus and commit a moving violation, like running a stop sign, and you could be pulled over for that.

What is the penalty for texting and driving in Illinois?

July 1, 2019: Governor Rauner’s legislation went into effect. Cell phone calls and texting while driving became an official moving violation. First-time offenders faced a $75 fine; second-time offenders faced a $100 fine; third-time offenders faced a $125 fine.

What is the new texting and driving law in Illinois?

On July 1st, 2019, House Bill 4846 took effect in Illinois. Under the new texting and driving law (625 ILCS 5/12-610.2), a first-time offense of operating a vehicle while using a handheld mobile device will count as a “moving violation.” In other words, a cell phone ticket will appear on a motorist’s driving record.

What is the punishment for texting and driving?

As mentioned, the laws governing texting while driving vary from state to state. However, punishment for texting while driving generally includes a combination of the following: Monetary fines: these can range from as low as $20 up to $500 depending on the state.

Why is it illegal to text and drive?

Twenty-eight percent of traffic accidents occur when people talk on cellphones or send text messages while driving, according to a study released by the National Safety Council.1 Texting and driving should be illegal because it distracts the driver and puts people’s lives at risk.

What are the laws on texting and driving?

All drivers under 18 are prohibited from texting while driving. Violation of the law is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $25 for a first offense, $50 for a second offense, and $75 for a third offense.

Is texting while driving illegal?

Texting and driving is illegal in every state except for Arizona, Missouri, and Montana. Arizona lawmakers have been struggling to pass a ban on texting while driving for more than a decade, and 2018 may be the year they finally do it.