At the beginning of 2016 Illinois implemented new laws that affect people charged with Driving Under the Influence citations (DUIs). The reasoning behind the changes was to allow people to continue driving without any unnecessary hardships imposed, even after being charge with a DUI. One of the main changes associated with the new law is…
Expensive health care costs are well known by any American who has had a doctor’s appointment or visited a hospital for services. But why are the services rendered at a doctor’s office or hospital so expensive? How much markup do doctors and hospitals place on health care products and pharmaceutical drugs? And why do Americans…
As the number of drivers on the road increases, the probability of being involved in an auto accident continues to increase. While some experienced drivers know what to do immediately after an accident, most drivers probably do not know the proper steps to take. First and foremost it is important to remain in the vehicle…
Underage drinking laws have been around for ages to help states combat teenagers drinking before they become 21. Now some states are adding another tool to their belt to help combat underage drinking. A number of states, including Rhode Island and Massachusetts, have recently added laws called “social host” laws that allow states to impose…
Illinois recently passed new cell phone talking and texting laws. There is some confusion surrounding the recently passed cell phone texting and talking laws in Illinois. Are drivers allowed to talk or text while stopped at a light? Are hands free devices required to talk while driving? The Illinois texting law prohibits a person from…
Most people already know that teen drivers are the most dangerous drivers on the road and the most likely to be involved in an accident. Statistics show that teens are nearly four times more likely to be in an accident than older drivers. While such factors as inexperience, rash decision-making and immaturity are reasons that…
A recent study by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, UMTRI, showed that the number of women with driver’s licenses have surpassed the number of men with driver’s licenses. The study also showed that the current gap might continue to increase. Over the last 15 years, the time period in which the survey was…
School recently started up for children across the nation and along with the start of the school year comes the sight of school buses on the roads and children coming and going from school. Illinois drivers need to be on the alert for school zones, school buses and the laws that accompany them. So, what…
While traffic accidents are not what people dream of getting into, unfortunately they still occur. Because accidents happen to drivers of all ages and experience levels, it is important for all motor vehicle operators to know what to do in case they are involved in an accident. Below are some steps a driver should take…
With the rainy season in full effect, it is important to know some rainy weather driving tips along with the Illinois laws that accompany them. While most rainy weather driving guidelines are common sense, many motorists still do not adhere to them. Annually weather related crashes account for 24% of vehicle accidents. Of the 24%…