OFFICE of the SECRETARY of STATE
Alexi Giannoulias • Secretary of State
October 20, 2024
Giannoulias Launches Distracted Driver Effort
Along with the video that teens will be required to view while applying for their permit, other initiatives include:
Partnering with IDOT and the Illinois General Assembly to declare new safety corridors in areas that have experienced a spike in crashes related to dangerous driving behaviors, including distracted driving.
Signage in the corridors would alert drivers of the increased risk. Ohio introduced a similar measure, resulting in 30% fewer traffic crashes and 31% fewer injury crashes since the corridors were created in 2018.
Collaborating with ISP to identify and coordinate Illinois Secretary of State Police patrols to enforce distracted driving laws in high-volume crash areas. The office will build on existing partnerships with law enforcement related to Scott’s Law and DUl enforcement.
Working with members of the General Assembly to create a grant program for law enforcement agencies to combat distracted driving and target initiatives geared towards their own community needs.
Partnering with state’s attorneys to boost the revocation of driving privileges of individuals who have caused great bodily harm while charges are processed.