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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2018

Illinois Distracted Driving Bill Heads to Governor

A bill that would impose stiffer penalties on Illinois motorists who text while driving has passed the state Senate on a 50-2 vote and has reached Gov. Bruce Rauner, reports the Chicago Tribune.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2016

More Winter Driving Advice [Fleet Video Safety Tip]

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), and Illinois Tollway recently collaborated to compile a list of tips for safe winter driving.

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NewsMay 12, 2016

National ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Launches

The 2016 safety campaign kicks off in Chicago, with federal and state officials coming together to promote greater seat belt use on America’s roads.

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NewsOctober 20, 2014

Mercury Insurance Offers Commercial Policies in 10 States

Mercury Insurance has expanded its commercial auto insurance coverage to business owners and fleet managers in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2014

Illinois Honors Fallen Snowplow Fleet Driver

Government buildings are flying their flags at half-mast through Friday in tribute to a state snowplow fleet driver killed in the line of duty Feb. 14.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2014

Illinois DOT Warns Drivers About Threat of Standing Water

Thawing snow, coupled with rainfall, is creating dangerous road conditions in the state. The Illinois Department of Transportation has released a list of driving tips you may want to pass along to your fleet drivers.

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NewsDecember 30, 2013

Illinois' Handheld Phone Ban for Drivers Starts Jan. 1

Because the ban is a "primary" law, police can ticket a driver for the offense without any other traffic violation taking place.

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NewsAugust 21, 2013

Illinois Bans Hand-Held Cell Phone Use While Driving

The state also increased penalties on drivers whose behind-the-wheel use of an electronic device leads to collisions.

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NewsMay 21, 2013

Springfield, Ill., Converts 24 Vehicles to Propane Autogas

The City of Springfield, Ill., has converted a total of 24 patrol cars and pickup trucks to propane autogas. They began operating in mid-May, 2013.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2013

New Illinois Traffic Laws That Went Into Effect in January, 2013

At the beginning of the year a number of new traffic laws went into effect in the state of Illinois, two of them regarding the use of cell phones while driving and a third regarding proper safety procedures following an accident that results in only damage to a vehicle.

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