New Drunk Driving New law

New Drunk Driving New law
As of 01/01/09 those found Guilty of DUI must install a breath-testing device in their car.
Governor Rod Blagojevich signed Legislation that cracks down on drunk drivers, and aims to prevent those convicted of DUI from even being able to start their car before passing blood alcohol level test.
The new law was the result of a joint effort of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), working with Secretary of State Jesse White, and the legislation's sponsors: Senator John Cullerton (D-Chicago) and Representative Robert Molaro (D-Chicago).
The law requires all first-time DUI offenders who wish to obtain driving relief during the period of statutory summary suspension to install on their vehicles a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID). Motorists are required to blow into the BAIID, which measures their blood alcohol content levels.
"This is a new and innovative approach to deal with a very serious traffic safety issue," said Secretary White. "Statistics show breath alcohol ignition interlock devices are very effective in preventing subsequent DUI offenses. As Secretary of State, my office will continue to do everything within its power to make the roads of Illinois as safe as possible."

"We will not tolerate drunk drivers on our streets," Blagojevich said.

Teen Driving Records

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August 16, 2007 Dave Druker: 217-782-5984Beth Kaufman: 312-814-83

Legislation To Give Parents Online Access to Teen Driving Records Signed Into LawLegislation initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White that will allow parents or guardians access to the driving records of their teenagers via the Internet was signed into law by the governor today.Under the new law (Public Act 95-0201), sponsored by Rep. John D'Amico (D-Chicago) and Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago), parents and guardians can view their teenagers' driving records for free online. Parents will be able to access the youth's record until he or she turns 18 years old. The law goes into effect January 1, 2008."By giving adults access to these driving records, we are giving them a tool to keep them more involved in their teenagers' driving patterns as they proceed through the Graduated Driver Licensing program," White said. "I would like to thank Governor Blagojevich and the General Assembly for approving this legislation." A successful Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program increases driving privileges for safe and responsible drivers in a gradual fashion, while simultaneously identifying those drivers who display dangerous or reckless driving habits. Safe teen drivers will gradually see their driving restrictions ease as they move from one stage to the next under GDL. Parental involvement is a critical component of any successful GDL program.Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people age 15 to 20. Several recent studies concluded comprehensive GDL programs reduce teen traffic fatalities.White has also initiated new legislation (SB 172) that would strengthen Illinois' GDL program and enhance the safety of young, novice drivers. The bill, which is also awaiting the governor's signature, gives teens more time to obtain valuable driving experience while under the watchful eye of a parent or guardian, limits in-car distractions, and requires the teens to earn their way from one stage to the next by avoiding traffic convictions.


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Jesse White and MADD's Innovative DUI Legislation

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August 24, 2007
Dave Druker: 312-814-1506Henry Haupt: 217-782-5984


Jesse White and MADD's Innovative DUI Legislation Signed Into Law
Legislation that cracks down on drunk drivers was signed into law today by Governor Rod Blagojevich. The new law is the result of joint efforts among Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Secretary of State Jesse White, and the legislation's sponsors: Senator John Cullerton (D-Chicago) and Representative Robert Molaro (D-Chicago).
The law requires all first-time DUI offenders who wish to obtain driving relief during the period of statutory summary suspension to install on their vehicles a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID). Motorists are required to blow into the BAIID, which measures their blood alcohol content levels. The device is designed to prevent DUI offenders from driving after having consumed alcohol.
"This is a new and innovative approach to deal with a very serious traffic safety issue," said Secretary White. "Statistics show breath alcohol ignition interlock devices are very effective in preventing subsequent DUI offenses. As Secretary of State, my office will continue to do everything within its power to make the roads of Illinois as safe as possible."
New Mexico implemented a similar law nearly two years ago and experienced in the first year a 12 percent reduction in alcohol related-fatalities. Moreover, studies show BAIIDs are effective in reducing subsequent offenses by up to 90 percent while on the vehicle.
"This is one of the most important pieces of DUI legislation passed in Illinois in several years because ignition interlocks stop vehicles from being driven by those who are drunk," said Glynn Birch, national president of MADD. "Illinois continues to raise the bar for other states. MADD applauds the state of Illinois for protecting its motorists from the dangers of drunk driving."
The law also increases the length of the statutory summary suspension from three months to six months for those offenders that failed the breath alcohol test at time of arrest and from six months to 12 months for those offenders that refused the breath alcohol test at time of arrest.
In addition, the law eliminates Judicial Driving Permits (JDPs) for first-time DUI offenders, and instead requires those offenders who wish to drive to install the BAIID before driving relief is granted. DUI offenders will be monitored during the entire time the BAIID is installed in their vehicles.
DUI offenders who cause death, great bodily harm, are under age 18 or have a prior conviction of reckless homicide are ineligible for driving relief.
"I would like to commend MADD for this initiative," said White. "They are working to enact similar legislation throughout the country in an effort to prevent the senseless tragedies caused by drunk driving."
The law goes into effect January 1, 2009.

2007 Mid-Year Auto Insurance Pricing Report

In a recent web posting Insurance.com’s released their
2007 Mid-Year Auto Insurance Pricing Report.

“So far in 2007, we have seen a 1 percent decrease in car insurance rates from 2006,” says David Roush, CEO of Insurance.com.

In Illinois the report showed* an average cost of $1548 in 2007, $8 less than the 2006 rate. Indiana showed a slight increase of $19 to bring the rate to $1,481.

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Insurance.com’s released their 2007 Mid-Year Auto Insurance Pricing Report.In that report They state that the average price their customers paid for insurance in the state of Illinois in 2007 was $1,548. This “Average” was based on best price offered by any of the following companies, Travelers, Liberty Mutual, Hartford, MetLife, Safeco, Geico and Progressive. Urban Insurance Agency’s average yearly price in Illinois for the first half of 2007 was just $736. That is a reduction of over 9% from the 2006 rates.
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