Illinois Bicycle Laws

Bicyclists must ride in the same direction as other traffic. Riding in the opposite direction of traffic is both dangerous and illegal. When passing, motorists are required by law to allow at least 3 feet of space between them and a bicyclist. 

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A new Ilinois law provides for wiping out low level convictions and arrests for marijuana possession. The law provides for automatic expungement  of arrest records for marijuana possession under 30 grams. Expungement means police arrest records will be destroyed and court records will be wiped away from public view.  To make that happen, Illinos State Police will compile records of all eligible defendants, and police will wipe their records clean on their own.

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Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed a package of legislation to expand Scott’s Law in an effort to protect law enforcement, first responders, road workers and the everyday motorist. 

Scott’s Law, sometimes known as the “Move Over” Law, requires drivers to slow down and move over safely when approaching any vehicle with hazard lights flashing.

The new law increases the minimum fine for a first-time Scott’s Law violation to $250 and to $750 for subsequent violations. All Scott’s Law violations will also result in a $250 assessment fee, which will be deposited into a statewide dedicated fund to produce driver education materials to ensure the next generation of drivers fully understands the importance of this life-saving law. To support these efforts, the Secretary of State will include written questions on Scott’s Law in the driver’s license test. 

The new law also increases criminal penalties to a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail, if violation results in damage to another vehicle or a Class 4 felony, punishable by up to one to three years in prison, if violation results in an injury or death of another person. An aggravating factor will also be added to reckless homicide charges if Scott’s Law was violated.

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A tax amnesty program is set to begin Oct. 1 and run through Nov. 15. During that time, people who owe back taxes to the State of Illinois can pay off those debts and avoid having to pay interest and penalties.

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The new law, which was added to Section 503(n) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act states:

“If the court finds that a companion animal of the parties is a marital asset, it shall allocate the sole or joint ownership of and responsibility for a companion animal of the parties.  In issuing an order under this subsection, the court shall take into consideration the well-being of the companion animal.  As used in this section, “companion animal” does not include a service animal as defined in Section 2.01c of the Humane Care for Animals Act.”

Under this new law, pet owners can expect the court to consider joint or sole ownership of their pet based on the best interests of the pet.  It is also possible to work out joint ownership arrangements for the pet that include visitation.

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While recreational marijuana may be legal under state law, it’s still illegal under federal law (which governs air travel), so unfortunately, you’ll need to leave your marijuana at home. However, if you have a medication that contains a small amount of THC, you can legally fly with it under a recent TSA rule change. The new rule states: “Marijuana and certain cannabis infused products, including some Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA. (See the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115-334.) TSA officers are required to report any suspected violations of law to local, state or federal authorities.”