Minors consuming alcohol face suspended license
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld as constitutional, a provision of the Illinois Vehicle Code, which requires a 90 day suspension of driving privileges for any person receiving court supervision for unlawful consumption of alcohol under 21 years of age – regardless of whether they were in a motor vehicle!
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New State Laws in 2010
2010 brought a number of new laws for Illinois. Here are summaries of those that may be of interest to you. Read more... |
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New DUI Law & Monitoring Device Driving Permit (2009)
Penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) have been increased, and there are new conditions for a driving permit during a suspension. Read more... |
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New State Laws in 2009
January 1, 2009 brought many new laws in Illinois. Here are summaries of those that may be of interest to you. Read more... |
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Roselle Police Seat Belt and Speed Enforcement
The Roselle Police Department will be conducting seat belt and speed enforcement in school zones during the last month of school. Read more... |
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Greg Martucci Named Business Person of the Year
The Roselle Chamber of Commerce named Greg Martucci as the 2009 Joseph G. Salerno Business Person of the Year, recognizing him for his professional successes and leadership in the community. Read more... |
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Dealing With Life's Financial Curveballs
When life throws you a financial curveball, how can you stay in the game? Is bankruptcy the answer?
Most Americans are honest, hardworking people, trying to pay their mortgages, buy groceries, keep gas in their cars and sacrificing to send their kids to college. Often, budgets are tight and people manage to get by only when everything, everyone and the economy work smoothly together. Then, when one of life’s curveballs comes out of nowhere, families may find themselves in real trouble. Read more... |
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Child Passenger Protection Act - Extended Age (2004)
Children under the age of eight (8) must be in a U.S. Department of Transportation approved “child restraint system”, which includes booster seats. The old law was… Read more... |
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Smoke Free Illinois Act (2008)
Smoking is prohibited in public places, places of employment and government vehicles. This includes all areas in student... Read more... |
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Graduated Licensing Program - Teen Driver Restrictions (2008)
This law affects newly-licensed drivers and other drivers under the age of 21. It contains many provisions and restrictions that have been changed frequently over the past few years, such as pre-licensing driving practice, night-time curfews, passenger limitations, and so on.
Visit the Illinois Secretary of State's website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com for more information. It includes the Permit Phase (Drivers Age 15), Initial Licensing Phase (Drivers Age 16-17), Full Licensing Phase (Drivers Age 18-20), Law Parents & Teens Should Know, FAQ, and Publications & Forms. |
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Primary Seat Belt Law - Update (2006)
Law enforcement officers may stop and ticket motorists solely for seat belt violations. Under the old law, officers could only... Read more... |
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Scott's Law (2003)
There appears to be increased enforcement of “Scott's Law”, named after a Chicago firefighter who was killed in the line of duty by a passing motorist. The law increases penalties for drivers... Read more... |
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