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Gov. Blagojevich Announces 2006 Safest Year on Illinois Roadways in More Than 80 Years

Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced that 2006 was the safest year on Illinois roadways in more than 80 years as traffic fatality numbers dropped below 1,300 for the first time since 1924. Nearly 100 fewer people were killed on Illinois highways during 2006 than 2005, while at the same time safety belt usage neared 90 percent.

Illinois State Police have aggressively been targeting what are known as the “Fatal Five” violations in an effort to reduce highway fatalities. The “Fatal Five” include: speeding, safety belts, improper lane usage, following too closely and driving under the influence.

The Governor has made improving traffic safety issues a top priority for his administration and has actively supported legislation to reduce fatalities on our state’s highways. Previous traffic safety measures signed by the Governor include:

• A law that doubles the amount of time a teen must have behind the wheel before receiving their license;
• A law that bans teen drivers from carrying more than one passenger for the first six months after receiving his or her license;
• A law that bans cell phone use while driving by those under 18;
• Requiring drivers under 18 to make sure that their teen passengers are buckled properly in the front and back seats;
• A law that raised the age children must be in booster seats from 4 to 8.
• Increased penalties for drivers over the age of 21 who transport a child under the age of 16 while impaired;
• Chemical testing required for those arrested for hit-and-run;
• Harsher sentencing for causing a death while driving impaired;
• Tougher penalties for driving on a DUI-revoked license; and
• A law that allows for expanded use of DUI funds by local agencies.

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