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Illinois Semi Tractor Trailer Accident Attorneys

Driver Qualification:

Illinois has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Regulations with a few notable exceptions. For example, a commercial operator must only be at least 18 years old, rather than 21.

The physical qualification requirements also contain special provisions. Illinois law permits insulin dependent diabetics and drivers with vision problems to continue to drive if they were doing so prior to July 29th, 1986.

Hours of Service:

Illinois has adopted Part 395 of the Federal Regulations with a few differences. For instance, a driver is exempt from recording his duty status if he is within a 150-air-mile radius of the normal work reporting location. It was revised from a 100-air-mile radius.

Agricultural movements by motor vehicles are exempt from the hours of service requirements during planting and harvesting seasons.

Vehicle Marking/Identification:

Illinois has not adopted Sec. 390.21 of the Federal Regulations for intrastate vehicles.


If you have been involved in a truck accident in Illinois, contact one of our Illinois lawyers or attorneys to help you with more information or to answer any questions you have.

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