With the new year approaching ever so quickly, the changes that 2017 brings with it can be seen as both positive and negative. Despite California being one of particular focus in receiving a great deal of change with the new year, it seems that California is not the only one.
For Illinois, 2017 brings new changes as well, perhaps changes that will determine a steadfast direction in increasing the safety of its citizens both inside and outside of a motorvehicle. These driving laws will have various effects on its citizens with the intention of improving the quality of life for those who live in the state of Illinois.
According to KWQC, the Illinois State Police sent out a list of a few new laws regarding the safety laws of drivers in the state. Legislators and those who helped pass this law hope that this will not only keep the roads and streets safer but also affect the habits of Illinois drivers.
Furthermore, the laws would go effect on January 1, 2017, which means it will immediately go into affect at the start of the new year. Chicago Suntimes goes into further details as to some of the more notable changes coming in this year. As per report, Scott's Law, otherwise known as the "move over" law, requires the driver to slow down and caution themselves or change lanes when driving by a stopped emergency vehicle.
At the beginning of 2017, according to a statement by the Illinois State Police, this law will now include any vehicle on the side of the road with their hazard lights flashing. Another particular change to take note of is that speeding through a work or school zone can warrant jail time.
If you are caught speeding between 26 mph and 35 mph over the posted speed limit, it will be considered a Class B misdemeanor. Driving over 35 mph over the posted speed limit will be considered a Class A misdemeanor as stated by the police.
At the same time, there are also effects to those have been convicted of driving without their insurance, stating that thay could have their vehicle impounded if they are stopped by the police within 12 months of the first citation as stated by the Illinois State Police.
These changes, among many others scheduled to take effect at the dawn of the new year, are filled with the intention to strengthening safe driving habbits for drivers on the roads of Illinois.
