The requirements to get a teen permit in Illinois will soon become more strict, the Illinois Secretary of State's office announced Monday, with additional…
The requirements to get a teen permit in Illinois will soon become more strict, the Illinois Secretary of State's office announced Monday, with additional emphasis on the consequences and dangers of distracted driving and more.
The announcement coincided with National Teen Driver Safety Week and comes as part of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias'"multi-pronged" approach with the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police to combat distracted driving."Tragically, distracted driving has become the drunk driving of our time," Giannoulias said during a press conference alongside a mother whose 14-year-old daughter was killed by a distracted driver.
According to Giannoulias, part of the initiative includes a new plan that will require all teens applying for an Illinois driver's permit to watch a video that"details the consequences of dangerous driving behaviors." "Powerful, short, attention grabbing, and something they don't forget," Giannoulias said, of what can be expected when the video is released.
Watching the video, Giannoulias' office said, will be mandatory during the learner's permit phase before a teen receives their drivers licenseWhat you can do at the new Jewel, Mariano's DMV kiosks — and what you still need an appointment forFeeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.
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