Bill > SB0091

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to modify driver's license renewal and examination requirements, particularly for older drivers. The key changes include requiring drivers 79 years and older to renew their licenses in person (previously 75), and mandating that drivers 87 years or older, or those 75 and older with commercial driver's licenses, demonstrate their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle during renewal. The bill also introduces a new provision allowing immediate family members (defined as spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, or child) to submit written information to the Secretary of State about a person's medical condition that might affect their ability to drive safely. Importantly, the Secretary of State is prohibited from accepting anonymous reports, and any submitted information must be in writing and include the name of the person submitting it. Additionally, the bill expands the Secretary of State's authority to require reexaminations, including physical, mental, or driving examinations, for individuals whose driving competence may be in question. These changes aim to enhance road safety by providing more thorough assessment of drivers' capabilities, especially as they age, while maintaining a systematic and transparent process for evaluating driving fitness.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=91&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104