Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)

625 ILCS 5 § 12-813.1: School bus driver communication devices

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

School bus drivers are prohibited from using cellular phones while operating a bus with passengers, except for emergencies or mechanical issues. Violations are petty offenses punishable by fines between $100 and $250.

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