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flag Illinois bans phone use while driving—even at red lights—unless hands-free or parked, with strict penalties.

flag In Illinois, using a mobile phone while driving is illegal even at a red light if the vehicle is in gear and the brake is pressed, prohibiting any touching, tapping, or typing. flag Hands-free use via Bluetooth, speakerphone, or voice commands is allowed for drivers 19 and older. flag Mounted GPS devices are permitted if they don’t block the view, but manual adjustments are not. flag Exceptions include emergency calls, being safely parked, or being in neutral or park during traffic. flag Penalties increase with repeat offenses and are harsher in school or construction zones. flag Using a phone in a crash can lead to serious consequences. flag For full details, visit ilsos.gov.

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