I heard something about a cell phone ban in Illinois. Who does it affect?
Drivers under the age of 18. On July 15, 2005 a new law became effective whereby a driver under the age of 18 cannot use a cell phone while driving. The law does allow them to use the phone in an emergency. There will be occasions where an officer will stop someone who, to them, looks younger than 18 when in fact they may be 18 and older and in these instances unless further cause is found, the stopped driver will be allowed to go once their age is determined.
