Is it illegal to wear headsets while driving in Illinois?
- Thread starter CoolTech
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Almost certainly, I'm pretty sure all states cover that.
Find Illinois statutes covering motor vehicle operation.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/il...ICLES&ActName=Illinois+Vehicle+Code%2E
Viper GTS
Find Illinois statutes covering motor vehicle operation.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/il...ICLES&ActName=Illinois+Vehicle+Code%2E
Viper GTS
not true. I listen to my MP3 player via earphones and I've asked police officers and all have told me that it's perfectly ok to do.
Tell me this: The deaf are allowed to drive. Why would be it be any different?
flashing lights. I'm fully aware of my surroundings but I could see a police officer getting upset.
the police officers that I've talked to have all told me that it's perfectly legal to wear ear phones and the operate a vehicle at the same time.
maybe the cop(s) were incorrect?
Very likely, yes. Obviously it varies by state.
From Illinois DMV"
http://www.sos.state.il.us/publications/rr/rr_chap03.html#additional_laws
Still trying to find the statute that addresses it.
Viper GTS
found it :
(625 ILCS 5/12-610) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-610)
Sec. 12-610. Headset receivers.
(a) Except as provided under Section 11-1403.3, no driver of a motor vehicle on the highways of this State shall wear headset receivers while driving.
(b) This Section does not prohibit the use of a headset type receiving equipment used exclusively for safety or traffic engineering studies, by law enforcement personnel on duty, or emergency medical services and fire service personnel.
(c) This Section does not prohibit the use of any single sided headset type receiving and transmitting equipment designed to be used in or on one ear which is used exclusively for providing two-way radio vocal communications by an individual in possession of a current and valid novice class or higher amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission and an amateur radio operator special registration plate issued under Section 3-607 of this Code.
(d) This Section does not prohibit the use of a single-sided headset or earpiece with a cellular or other mobile telephone.
(Source: P.A. 92-152, eff. 7-25-01.)
(625 ILCS 5/12-610) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-610)
Sec. 12-610. Headset receivers.
(a) Except as provided under Section 11-1403.3, no driver of a motor vehicle on the highways of this State shall wear headset receivers while driving.
(b) This Section does not prohibit the use of a headset type receiving equipment used exclusively for safety or traffic engineering studies, by law enforcement personnel on duty, or emergency medical services and fire service personnel.
(c) This Section does not prohibit the use of any single sided headset type receiving and transmitting equipment designed to be used in or on one ear which is used exclusively for providing two-way radio vocal communications by an individual in possession of a current and valid novice class or higher amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission and an amateur radio operator special registration plate issued under Section 3-607 of this Code.
(d) This Section does not prohibit the use of a single-sided headset or earpiece with a cellular or other mobile telephone.
(Source: P.A. 92-152, eff. 7-25-01.)
Figures they'd stick it under equipment, explains why I couldn't find it.
Anyway, there's your answer.
Viper GTS
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