(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Illinois is reconsidering the question: how old is too old to be driving?
Right now, the state of Illinois has some of the strictest rules in the nation covering older drivers.
However, the Secretary of State is behind a new measure that would not require mandatory road tests for drivers until they reach the age of 87.
Currently, drivers who are 79 or 80 years old, take a behind-the-wheel test to renew their licenses. From the ages of 81-to 86, it's every two years and after that, every year.
Under the bill drafted by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Gianoulious in Springfield for the lame duck session – older drivers in Illinois wouldn't be subject to regular mandatory road testing until the age of 87.
According to the Department of Transportation the crash rate for drivers 75 years of age or older was lower than every other age range last year.
The bill would create a system for family members to request the state's help in getting their loved ones who are in danger of hurting themselves or others off the road.
Immediate relatives would be allowed to submit requests to the Secretary's office to review drivers regardless of age.
However, if you do have a loved one who you think is a little too dangerous to drive, some measures in the bill could help with that.
More details are expected from the Secretary of State next week and the bill has bipartisan support.
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