HB0563 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2005 and 2006
HB0563

Introduced 1/27/2005, by Rep. Robert Rita

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/12-610.1 new

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person under the age of 19 years may not use a cellular or other mobile telephone while driving. Provides that the provision does not apply to specified communications regarding emergency situations. Provides that a violation is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $100.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT in relation to vehicles.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding Section 12-610.1 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/12-610.1 new)

Sec. 12-610.1. Mobile telephones; persons under 19.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, a person under the age of 19 years may not use a cellular or other mobile telephone while driving.

(b) This Section does not apply to the use, while driving, of a cellular or other mobile telephone for the sole purpose of communicating with any of the following regarding an emergency situation: an emergency telephone system or other service that refers emergency calls to the appropriate public safety agency; a hospital, physician, physician's office, or health clinic; an ambulance company; a fire department; or a police department.

(c) A violation of this Section is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $100.