I know it’s not safe, but I would have a pile of tickets come January 1st if I lived in Illinois.
From Chicago Tribune post “State bans texting while driving—some cans and can’ts”
Can’ts:
*Can’t send a text message.
*Can’t read a text message.
*Can’t send an e-mail.
*Can’t Web surf.
*Can’t download ringtones.
*Can’t send an instant message.
Cans:
*Can continue to use your GPS device.
*Can continue to use your cell phone’s GPS device.
*Can text if traffic is stopped and your car is in park or neutral.
*Can text if you pull over onto shoulder.
*Can text if you’re reporting an accident or emergency.
*Can text if you are skimming money.
*Can text if you are trying to bribe someone into getting you a Senator-ship.
*Can text if you are Blago and NEED a hair appointment STAT!
*Can't text if you are ratting on a politician.
Hallelujah.