Everybody is familiar with the dangers of distracted driving, but what about the dangers of distracted walking? It is a well-known fact that distracted driving (especially cell phone use) is a contributing factor in a multitude of severe car accidents every year. But cell phone use when walking can cause injuries too — a pedestrian…
Illinois is following the lead of many other states by strengthening its laws that are aimed to combat distracted driving, with new legislation that will start being enforced on July 1, 2019. The laws focus on the known dangers of distracted driving, and particularly the risks of using a cellphone when operating a vehicle. While…
Each year, thousands of Americans are killed in traffic collisions caused by distracted drivers. The devastating statistics encompassing this national epidemic has prompted lawmakers, law enforcement officials, and various awareness groups to take a stand against distracted driving behaviors. Under Illinois Statute 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2, it is illegal to use cell phones and other electronic…
