CHICAGO (WLS) — A new year means new laws! More than 250 new laws will go into effect on January 1st, and if you’re a motorist, several of them will impact how you drive.
- Drivers in Illinois will no longer be able to watch streaming video while driving.
- Starting Jan. 1, 2020, you’ll pay more for reckless driving.
- The maximum penalty for hitting a construction worker increases to $25,000.
- The fine for illegally passing a school bus doubles on January 1.
- Drivers who violate Scott’s Law may be fined up to $10,000.
Attorney Patrick A. Salvi II was interviewed live on ABC 7 Sunday morning about the new laws and how they will affect drivers and pedestrians in 2020.
Please click here to watch the full interview.
