New Laws
- As of July 1, 2014
- First-time driver’s license applicants aged 18-20 who have not completed driver education must:
- Complete a six-hour adult driver education course through a licensed Illinois commercial driving school or
- Online driver education program before obtaining a license.
- First-time driver’s license applicants aged 18-20 who have not completed driver education must:
- Effective January 1, 2014
- The speed limit on some interstate highways increased to 70 mph.
- The speed limit in the Chicago area and most urban areas around Illinois remains at 55 mph.