IL HR0402

Urges Illinois citizens and licensed drivers to practice safe driving behaviors and prioritize driver improvement and education for themselves, friends, and family to eliminate preventable deaths on roadways

Affirms that age alone should not determine driving ability, citing National Safety Council research and a 2023 Illinois Department of Transportation study showing drivers 75 and older had lower crash rates than other age groups

Notes that in 2024, out of 55,000 Illinois drivers aged 79-86 required to take behind-the-wheel tests, only 97 (0.17%) failed and were denied licenses

Encourages families to have open conversations about safe driving and understanding modern vehicle safety features to help maintain independence while enhancing safety

Supports evidence-based approaches to traffic safety that focus on actual driving capabilities rather than demographic factors