Bill > SB2324

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to establish stricter penalties for traffic violations that result in serious bodily harm or death. Specifically, if a driver is convicted of running a red light, disobeying a stop sign, failing to yield, or disregarding a traffic control device, and this action is determined to be the primary cause of seriously injuring or killing another person, the driver will face a mandatory fine between $1,000 and $5,000. When determining the exact fine amount, judges are given discretion to consider various mitigating factors, such as the defendant's acceptance of responsibility, whether restitution or insurance was paid to the victim, the defendant's potential risk to public safety, any undue hardship, the total fault of each party involved, and any other factors the judge deems relevant. This legislation aims to create a more nuanced approach to penalizing traffic violations that result in serious harm, balancing punitive measures with consideration of individual circumstances.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2324&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104