Illinois proposal raises age for mandatory road tests to 87 for older drivers
- A new bill proposes raising the age for seniors in Illinois to retake a driving test from 79 to 87 years old, as introduced by State Senator Ram Villivalam and State Representative Jay Hoffman.
- The Road Safety & Fairness Act would allow family members to report unsafe drivers, changing current laws that do not permit such actions in Illinois.
- In 2023, the crash rate for drivers aged 75 and older was lower than any other age group, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
- If passed, the changes would take effect on July 1, 2026, making Illinois' driving requirements more consistent with other states.
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Illinois bill could raise age for mandatory license renewal driving test for seniors - IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Older drivers in Illinois could face fewer barriers to renew their driver’s licenses next year as part of a bill that would raise the age for the state-mandated annual driver’s test from 79 to 87. The post Illinois bill could raise age for mandatory license renewal driving test for seniors appeared first on IPM Newsroom.
Illinois proposal raises age for mandatory road tests to 87 for older drivers
CHICAGO — Illinois drivers won't have to take a driving test to renew their licenses until age 87 under a bill proposed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. The Land of Lincoln is the only state in the nation to require a behind-the-wheel driver test for seniors based on age, currently required once a driver reaches age 79. Drivers aged 81 to 86 would still need to visit a DMV facility every two years — shorter than the current requirement o…
Illinois bill would raise mandatory road tests for seniors to age 87
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Under a new bill being considered by the Illinois General Assembly, senior citizens would have to take a mandatory driving test at age 87 instead of the current age of 79. The Road Safety & Fairness Act, drafted by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and sponsored by Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Bellville), would also allow for new procedures for relatives to report unsafe drivers. According…
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