Is texting while driving in Illinois a moving violation?

The traffic attorneys at The Davis Law Group, P.C. frequently represent clients charged with Illinois cell phone violations. The use of a wireless telephone in a motor vehicle is governed by Illinois law 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2, which prohibits drivers from using any "electronic communication device" while driving. read more

Texting while driving is a moving violation in Illinois, and therefore, it can result in a suspended license. The general rule is two moving violations in any two-year period will result in a suspended license for drivers who are younger than 21 years of age. read more

Cell Phone/Texting While Driving Violations The traffic attorneys at The Davis Law Group, P.C. frequently represent clients charged with Illinois cell phone violations. The use of a wireless telephone in a motor vehicle is governed by Illinois law 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2, which prohibits drivers from using any "electronic communication device" while driving. read more

” No. It is not a moving violation, since it is included in Chapter 12 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. read more