GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Illinois. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
As the recipient of a grant from GHSA and Lyft, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) teamed up with the Illinois State Police (ISP) for "Ride Smart," a social media campaign encouraging ride-hailing as an alternative to impaired road use.
With GHSA's latest report projecting that 2018 had the highest number of pedestrian fatalities since 1990, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board emphasizes the need to improve walking safety.
March 4, 2019
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November 8, 2018
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Authorized a study on AVs.
As the Ford Driving Skills for Life Summer Tour heads to Chicago, this story profiles the program and demonstrates DSFL's "drunk driving suit."
July 15, 2018
GHSA's latest report on drug-impaired driving examines the impact of this growing problem. Report author Dr. Jim Hedlund discusses the challenges to addressing the issue.
Article by Mary Wisniewski
May 31, 2018
For a second year, the Illinois Department of Transportation received a grant from GHSA and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) to train law enforcement in recognizing drug-impaired driving.
When the Illinois Department of Transportation's Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering received GHSA and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility's 2016 drugged driving grant, they planned to use the money to conduct 10 ARIDE classes in the state.
Universal helmet law repealed 1970.
Several hundred checkpoints are conducted each year. Their legality is upheld under federal Constitution.
