VEH CD-COMM DEV DRIVING Senate SponsorsSen. Pamela J. Althoff 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die 625 ILCS 5/12-610from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-610625 ILCS 5/12-610.1625 ILCS 5/12-610.2Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a violation (rather than a second or subsequent violation) of operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic communication device is an offense against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles, for which a person shall be fined a minimum (rather than maximum) of $75 for a first offense. Provides that provisions disallowing use of certain electronic communication devices does not include a driver of a commercial motor vehicle using the electronic communication device within the permitted scope of employment reading a message displayed on a permanently installed communication device designed for a commercial motor vehicle with a screen that does not exceed 10 inches tall by 10 inches wide in size. Removes the use of certain electronic communication devices allowed while driving. Makes conforming changes. 2/9/2016SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 2/9/2016SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die