Illinois law requires all drivers and passengers (front and back seat) age 8 and older to wear safety belts even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags. Passengers under age 8 must be secured in an appropriate child restraint system as...
Category - Driving Laws
In the articles listed below, you’ll find the most important Illinois driving laws. Driving laws are a necessary evil to keep our streets safe and it’s very important that all drivers have at least basic knowledge of how traffic...
In Illinois, most people under age 18 learn to drive in high school or at a commercial driver training school licensed by the Secretary of State’s office. Approved driver education classes include at least 30 hours of classroom study and six...
Illinois’ Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program requires drivers ages 15-20 to work their way to full driving privileges. There are three progressive stages beginning at age 15 when a young driver obtains his/her learner’s permit. Young...
The following offenses will result in your arrest and possible imprisonment of up to five years and the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months: Signing a driver’s license/ID card application that...
About 90 days before your driver’s license expires, you should receive a renewal notice from the Secretary of State’s office with information on what documents you need to provide and what tests are necessary. You may renew your license up...
The rules for handicap parking vary from state to state, but only in small details. In Arizona, handicap parking regulations are governed by Ch 28, Sec 3, Art 14 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS). In this short but comprehensive article...
Yes, you read that correctly. It’s time to abolish these ineffective driving while texting laws! While it’s true laws against texting while driving are put into place for safety, they actually make our roadways more...
Learning about driving laws might not be the most fun thing to do, but at least we’ve made it easy for you! If you’re looking for traffic laws, no matter what state, we’ve got you covered. Maybe you’re trying to prove a...
In Illinois, driver’s licenses are classified by the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle.Drivers seeking a basic license to operate a car in Illinois are issued a Class D license. Below, you will see all of the driver’s...
To receive an Illinois driver’s license/ID card, you must provide acceptable forms of identification to prove your legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, residency and signature. Please note the following: Signature comparison...
Illinois driver’s licenses for persons under age 21 are printed vertically with distinct features. To apply for your driver’s license before reaching age 18, you must bring the following documents to the Driver Services...