With July 1st, comes new rules and new laws to follow in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced two new laws that will take effect today (July 1st) which will establish tough penalties for drivers who injure others while texting and driving.
The first law establishes a 12-month license suspension and a minimum fine of $1,000 for a motorist who while texting or driving causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement to another person.
The second law, referred to as Mason’s Law amends the Illinois Vehicle Code by establishing a 12-month license suspension for any motorist who, while violating the right-of-way at crosswalks and in school zones, causes serious injury to another person.
Other new laws that came out on July 1st, include the raising of the minimum wage. The minimum wage which got an increase on January 1st to $9.25 will also see a jump to $10 an hour starting Wednesday. The raise is part of a mandated number of raises to eventually get the minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2025.
