illinois car seat fines

Fines for improperly securing kids in safety seats to rise
Drivers who don’t secure children in safety seats while on the road will face increased fines under a measure Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law today. Under the plan, drivers would be fined $75 for not properly strapping a child in, up from $50. Subsequent offenses carry a $200 fine, up from $100. However, drivers could have the first fine waived later if they provide proof they’ve purchased an …