VEH CD-TEXT COMMUNICATION Senate SponsorsSen. Dan Rutherford and Chris Lauzen 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2 newAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone or other mobile electronic device to send, read, or write a text-based communication. Sets forth exceptions. Provides that a violation is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $75 and that, if a violation occurs at the time of a traffic accident, the violator shall pay an additional fine of $200. Effective immediately. 1/30/2009SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dan Rutherford 1/30/2009SenateFirst Reading 1/30/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2009SenateAssigned to Transportation 2/19/2009SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Lauzen 3/5/2009SenateTo Transportation Subcommittee on Special Issues 3/13/2009SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die