New cell phone laws Jan. 1, 2010

New Cell Phone Laws
 
On January 1, 2010 two new state laws that relate to cell phone usage while driving will become effective:
 
The first new law prohibits electronic messaging will driving (625 ILCS) 5/12-610.2).
 
The second law prohibits the use of a wireless telephone while driving in a school speed zone (625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(e)).