Below are just a few interesting facts about automobile accidents in the state of Georgia:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 832 fatal accidents in Illinois in 2009
Of the 619 deaths of victims ages 5 years and older in passenger vehicles, the Illinois crash statistics for 2009 show that 53% were known to be using seatbelts at the time of the crash. It is estimated that 366 lives were saved because of seatbelt use and that an additional 66 lives could have been saved if seat belt use was at 100%.
In the state of Illinois, anyone under the age of 19 may not drive while talking on a cell phone.
Cell phone use is prohibited while driving in a school zone.
In Chicago, it is illegal to drive and talk on a cell phone unless you are using a hands-free device