8/15/05-Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a bill into law Aug. 15 extending a ban on radar-jamming devices in trucks to all motor vehicles.
The new law, previously SB1221, also blocks all motor vehicle owners from using a laser-jamming device. However, it prevents police from stopping a car to search for one of the devices unless the vehicle was pulled over for another reason.
Violators would face a $50 fine.
The new rule takes effect June 1, 2006.

5/23/05-The House approved a bill May 18 that would extend a ban on radar-jamming devices in trucks to all motor vehicles.
SB1221, sponsored by Sen. Edward D. Maloney D-Chicago, would also block all motor vehicle owners from using a laser-jamming device. However, it would prevent police from stopping a car to search for one of the devices unless the vehicle was pulled over for another reason.
Violators would face a $50 fine.
The bill has been sent to Gov. Rod Blagojevich for his signature. It passed the Senate in April.
For bill status, call (217) 782-4517.

3/3/05-Sen. Edward D. Maloney, D-Chicago, has introduced a bill that would extend a ban on radar-jamming devices in commercial vehicles to all motor vehicles.
SB1221 would also block all motor vehicle owners from using a laser-jamming device. However, it would prevent police from stopping a car to search for one of the devices unless the vehicle was pulled over for another reason.
The bill is awaiting assignment to a committee. For Senate bill status, call (217) 782-4517.