Last week, we tragically lost an ISP Trooper in an accident on I294. In the wake of this tragedy, it is a good time to review Scott's Law. Scott's Law was named after Lieutenant Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department who was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver while assisting at a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway. Scott's Law Chapter (625 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) 5/11-907(c)), mandates that vehicles slow down, move over, and change lanes if poss

Below is a brief overview of driving laws for teenage drivers. Ages 16-17yo No driving Sun.-Thurs., 10 p.m.-6 a.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 p.m.-6 a.m. For the first 12 months of licensing, or until the driver turns 18, whichever occurs first, the number of passengers is limited to one person under age 20, unless the passenger(s) is a sibling, stepsibling, child or stepchild of the driver. After this period, the number of passengers is limited to one in the front seat and the number

Illinois State Police officers plan to crack down on drivers who stay in the left lane on the expressways. Stay out of the left lane. Lane violations are considered moving violations and can lead to a suspension of your driving privileges. Remember, being convicted of 3 moving violations in a 12-month period can suspend your driving privileges. If charged with a lane violation, it is best to hire a traffic law lawyer or CDL lawyer to ensure that you are not convicted of the