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This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to further regulate graduated driver's licenses for young drivers by imposing a stricter penalty for violating passenger restrictions. Specifically, if a graduated driver's license holder under the age of 18 is convicted of operating a motor vehicle with more than one passenger under the age of 20 (with exceptions for siblings, step-siblings, children, or stepchildren of the driver), their graduated license will be suspended for 6 months. The bill is part of the Graduated Licensing Program, which aims to help young, inexperienced drivers develop safe driving habits and reduce motor vehicle crashes by implementing more stringent licensing and testing standards for drivers under 21. The passenger restriction is designed to minimize distractions and potential risks for new drivers by limiting the number of young passengers they can transport during the initial period of their driving experience.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2942&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104