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 Universal helmet law repealed 1970.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
0.16
6 months
After 30 days
Mandatory for all convictions; highly incentivized for first convictions
Yes
Yes
8-15 yrs
Over 40 lbs in rear seat if only lap belt available
Under 2 yrs under 40 lbs and under 40" in rear-facing child restraint
Under 8 yrs
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
Primary
16 and over
All
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 19. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Specified jurisdictions
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
With GHSA's latest report projecting that 2018 had the highest number of pedestrian fatalities since 1990, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board emphasizes the need to improve walking safety.
March 4, 2019
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November 8, 2018
CONTACT: Kara Macek, 202-789-0942 x140
As the Ford Driving Skills for Life Summer Tour heads to Chicago, this story profiles the program and demonstrates DSFL's "drunk driving suit."
July 15, 2018
GHSA's latest report on drug-impaired driving examines the impact of this growing problem. Report author Dr. Jim Hedlund discusses the challenges to addressing the issue.
Article by Mary Wisniewski
May 31, 2018
For a second year, the Illinois Department of Transportation received a grant from GHSA and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) to train law enforcement in recognizing drug-impaired driving.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers represents people injured due to the negligence of others.
Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C. is a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals throughout the state of Illinois and the Chicago metropolitan area.
When the Illinois Department of Transportation's Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering received GHSA and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility's 2016 drugged driving grant, they planned to use the money to conduct 10 ARIDE classes in the state.
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law repealed 1970.
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
4 years
