SB0210 Enrolled LRB094 07765 DRH 37943 b

1     AN ACT concerning transportation.
 
2     Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
 
4     Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding
5 Section 12-610.1 as follows:
 
6     (625 ILCS 5/12-610.1 new)
7     Sec. 12-610.1. Wireless telephones.
8     (a) As used in this Section, "wireless telephone" means a
9 device that is capable of transmitting or receiving telephonic
10 communications without a wire connecting the device to the
11 telephone network.
12     (b) A person under the age of 18 years who holds an
13 instruction permit issued under Section 6-105 or 6-107.1, or a
14 person under the age of 18 years who holds a graduated license
15 issued under Section 6-107, may not drive a vehicle on a
16 roadway while using a wireless phone.
17     (c) This Section does not apply to a person under the age
18 of 18 years using a wireless telephone for emergency purposes,
19 including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law
20 enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or
21 other emergency services agency or entity.
 
22     Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
23 becoming law.