Your complete guide to Illinois driving laws, traffic violations, and penalties — including Scott's Law and the point system.
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Illinois enforces speed limits that vary by road type and location, with interstates allowing up to 70 mph.
30 mph in urban districts, 15 mph in alleys.
70 mph on rural interstates, 55 mph on urban interstates and expressways.
55 mph nighttime speed limit on non-interstate highways.
20 mph in school zones when children are present.
Illinois has a tiered DUI penalty system with mandatory minimums and administrative license sanctions.
0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.04% for commercial. Zero tolerance for under 21.
Up to 1 year in jail, up to $2,500 fine. Minimum 1-year license revocation.
Move over or slow down for emergency vehicles. Violation: $10,000 fine and license suspension.
Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device required for driving relief during suspension.
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Illinois bans all handheld cell phone use while driving, with enhanced penalties in school and construction zones.
All handheld phone use prohibited while driving. Hands-free permitted for 19+.
No electronic device use at all, including hands-free, for drivers under 19.
Penalties double in school zones, construction zones, and for causing accidents.
First offense: $75. Fourth+ offense: $150. Crash caused: up to $1,000.
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Illinois' Scott's Law requires drivers to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles on the roadside. Violation can result in a $10,000 fine and license suspension — one of the strictest penalties in the country.
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