Illinois
Driver Guide

Rules to remember

• Complete ban on handheld phone use while driving
• Construction zone speeding fines are doubled (minimum $375 first offense)
• Scott's Law: must slow down and change lanes for emergency vehicles
• No right turn on red in Chicago's central business district
• Mandatory 25 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction

Before you drive

Illinois requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice for new drivers under 18. The state has a strict points system and uses automated speed cameras in some areas. Insurance minimums are 25/50/20.