Sycamore state representative says changes to age-based road tests are a good start

New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1 – Capitol News IL

The minimum age for a driving test will be raised from 79 to 87, although drivers 79 and older will still be required to take a vision test, and if they have a driving violation, a written test. The 2025 law also creates a process for immediate family members to report cognitive or physical health declines to the state for review.

Sycamore state representative says changes to age-based road tests are a good start

With the raising of the age for mandatory road tests for older drivers, State Representative Jeff Keicher who proposed a similar law in 2024 says Illinois needs to end discrimination against older people.