Illinois
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Illinois. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
No helmet laws. Universal helmet law repealed 1970.
4 years
81-86: renewal every 2 years 87 and over: renewal every year 75 and over: road test required
Zero tolerance for some drugs
Decriminalized and legal for recreational and medical use
THC per se (5 ng)
70
70
55
55
65
55
Yes
0.16
6 months
After 30 days
Mandatory for all convictions; highly incentivized for first convictions
Yes
Under 2 yrs under 40 lbs and under 40" in rear-facing child restraint
Under 8 yrs
8-15 yrs
Over 40 lbs in rear seat if only lap belt available
Nighttime driving: 18 years Driving with passengers: 17 years
15
9
50 (10)
16
Sun-Thurs: 10 p.m. - 6 a.m Fri-Sat: 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.
First 12 months: no more than 1 under 20
16 and over
All
Primary
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 19. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
In construction or maintenance zones (only when workers are present); in safety zones - within 1/8th of a mile of a school or park district used for recreational purposes in municipalities with a population of 1 million or more inhabitants (only within certain hours)
Permitted by state law
Specified jurisdictions
Lyft and GHSA Award Grants to Help States Offer Motorists an Alternative to Driving Impaired During the Holidays
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2020
Contact: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934
After-Hours Contact: Pam Shadel Fischer, 980-619-2786
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Story by Luz Lazo
May 11, 2020
Coronavirus Also Spreading Speeding Bug
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Story by Marco Cartolano
May 5, 2020
Lyft Grant Results: Illinois
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Lyft and GHSA Partner with States to Deter Impaired Driving During the Holidays
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2019
Contact: Kara Macek, 202-789-0944
Lyft Grant Results: Illinois
As the recipient of a grant from GHSA and Lyft, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) teamed up with the Illinois State Police (ISP) for "Ride Smart," a social media campaign encouraging ride-hailing as an alternative to impaired road use.