Illinois § 12-610
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-610, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-610.
Headset receivers. (a) Except as provided under Section 11-1403.3, no driver of a motor vehicle on the highways of this State shall wear headset receivers while driving. (b) This Section does not prohibit the use of a headset type receiving equipment used exclusively for safety or traffic engineering studies, by law enforcement personnel on duty, or emergency medical services and fire service personnel. (c) This Section does not prohibit the use of any single sided headset type receiving and transmitting equipment designed to be used in or on one ear which is used exclusively for providing two-way radio vocal communications by an individual in possession of a current and valid novice class or higher amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission and an amateur radio operator special registration plate or digital registration plate issued under Section 3-607 of this Code. (d) This Section does not prohibit the use of a single-sided headset or earpiece with a cellular or other mobile telephone. (Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-610
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-610 cover?
Section 12-610 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 12-610?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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