In an attempt to curb fatalities due to violations of Scott’s Law, Illinois State Representative Dan Swanson is championing a legislation targeting written driver’s tests. House Bill 4711 proposes that incorrect Scott’s Law related answers on the test will warrant reminders about the law’s essentiality and specifics. Scott’s Law, named for Lieutenant Scott Gillen who was tragically killed by a drunken driver, mandates careful speeds and lane changes when approaching active emergency vehicles. After earning approval from the Vehicles and Safety Committee, the bill awaits consideration from the full House.
