Illinois HB1226 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to enhance driver safety by requiring certain drivers to renew their licenses in person and.
HB1226 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to improve driver safety. It requires drivers aged 79 and older to renew their licenses in person. Additionally, drivers aged 75 and older with commercial licenses must undergo an actual demonstration of their driving ability. The bill also mandates that driver's license exams include questions about safe driving in the presence of bicycles and the Dutch Reach method. It allows immediate family members to report medical conditions that may affect a person's ability to drive safely. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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