New Illinois Laws for 2010

2010 New Illinois Laws

Texting While Driving

Under the new ban, drivers can check and send messages only if they pull over to the side of the road, their car is in park or neutral or if they're sitting still in traffic, for instance at a train crossing. The law doesn't prevent drivers from reading directions on the screen of a navigation system.A similar measure also makes it illegal to use a cell phone in a school or construction zone without a handsfree device. Fines can range from $75 to $150, though judges can increase them.

Bowling shoes.

The owners of bowling alleys will now be exempt from lawsuits by people taking a spill in slippery bowling shoes, so long as they post signs warning signs about the dangers of wearing the shoes outside.

Semi Trucks

Speed limits. Semis will be allowed to drive 65 mph on rural interstates, just like other vehicles, instead of being forced to plod along at 55.— Flags. As a nod to buying American, all flags flown at state government buildings must be made in the United States.

Credit Cards

Companies are barred from giving gifts, such as T-shirts or headphones, to college students who fill out credit applications.

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