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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, […]

Smoking is prohibited in public places, places of employment and government vehicles. This includes all areas in student dormitory buildings or a building used for that purpose. This act also prohibits smoking within 15 feet of […]

(Public Act 93-0099; Effective 7/3/2003; Update Effective 1/1/2006)

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 under the age of six (6). All passengers under […]

Over the past few years, 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 on approach of authorized emergency vehicles, who fail to yield to emergency vehicles or who cause accidents or injury to personnel at emergency scenes.