IL HR0208

Public Act 98-506 banned drivers from operating motor vehicles while using electronic communication devices on roadways, joining a dozen other states with similar restrictions

Violations carry fines of $75 for first offense, $100 for second, $125 for third, and $150 for fourth or subsequent offenses

First offense violations are not considered moving violations, but subsequent offenses are recorded on driving records as moving violations

The handheld cell phone ban is a primary stop offense, allowing law enforcement to stop drivers without another violation occurring

Illinois State Police and Department of Transportation are urged to study the impact of Public Act 98-506 and submit a report to the House by January 1, 2016