What the new driver’s license law means (SB 957) On January 8, 2013, the Illinois House passed SB 957, which enables undocumented immigrants in Illinois to get temporary visitor driver’s licenses (TVDLs). The bill now goes to Governor Quinn, who has supported the bill and said he will sign it. When that happens, Illinois will … Continue reading »
¿Qué significan las nuevas licencias de conducir? (SB 957) El 8 de enero del 2013, la Casa de Representantes de Illinois pasó la ley SB 957, la cual permite a los inmigrantes indocumentados en Illinois, obtener una licencia de conducir para visitantes temporales, por sus siglas en inglés (TVDLs). Esta legislación ahora va al escritorio … Continue reading »
SUPPORT HIGHWAY SAFETY: Driver’s Licenses for ALL Illinois Motorists Illinois law requires anyone applying for a driver’s license to provide a Social Security number (SSN). This law prevents 250,000 Illinois immigrant motorists who cannot get SSNs from getting licenses— even though they need to drive to support their families. These unlicensed, uninsured drivers cost Illinoismotorists$64 million in … Continue reading »
All Illinoisans will benefit when 250,000 Illinois immigrant motorists get tested, get licensed, and get insured. Insurance savings Unlicensed, uninsured immigrant drivers are involved in an estimated 79,600 accidents each year, costing $660 million in damage claims that other policy holders must cover. If these drivers can get licensed and insured, that cost of covering … Continue reading »
