Illinois Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Traffic Violations/Crashes
What to do in a crash, court appearances, crash reports, leaving the scene, and the safety and financial responsibility laws.
Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, 2026. Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. Illinois Rules of the Road (DSD A 112)
Key rules
- Report crashes with death, injury or over $1,500 in damage ($500 if anyone is uninsured). p. 54
- You have 30 minutes to report a crash; failing to report can cost $2,500 and a year in jail. p. 55
- Driving uninsured means at least three months without a license and a $100 reinstatement fee. p. 55