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This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to modify the rules for graduated driver's licenses for individuals under 18 years old. Specifically, the bill introduces a new penalty for graduated license holders who are convicted of a moving violation related to having more than one passenger under the age of 20 in their vehicle. Currently, graduated drivers are restricted from having more than one passenger under 20 in their vehicle, with exceptions for siblings, step-siblings, children, or stepchildren of the driver. Under the proposed change, if a driver is convicted of violating this passenger restriction, their graduated license will be suspended for one month. 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, fatalities, and injuries by implementing stricter standards and practice requirements for teen drivers. The provision is designed to encourage safer driving behaviors among young drivers by imposing a clear consequence for violating passenger restrictions.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2076&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104