What to know about Illinois’ distracted driving laws
Illinois, like several other states in 2019, implemented a new distracted driving law looking to hold motorists accountable for their actions behind the wheel.According to the Illinois Tollway, more than 11,000 distracted driving crashes occurred in the state between 2013-2017, with 79 of those crashes being fatal. Illinois was also rated as the tenth...
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Why daylight saving time makes your work commute more dangerous
As the days grow shorter, Illinois drivers will spend more time driving in the dark on their commutes, especially on their way home from work. This added darkness puts you at a higher risk of getting into a car accident.Unfortunately, daylight saving time makes it nearly impossible for you to avoid driving in the...
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Illinois drivers should be on the lookout for deer
Drivers in Illinois may want to start taking extra precaution. That is because more deer are out on the roads, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Since fall is typically the start of deer mating season, they often become more active in the morning and evening hours.According to officials, there were more than...
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Highway deaths fall for second consecutive year
Improving road safety has long been a point of emphasis for the United States government.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has now seen positive results for a second consecutive year. Highway deaths fell by 2.4% in 2018. This trend has continued into 2019 with early reports showing that highway deaths are down 3.4% through...
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