Rep. Dan Swanson - Swanson legislation to better educate drivers on Scott's Law given House approval

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) passed legislation out of the Illinois House of Representatives today to better educate motorists about Scott’s Law, the Illinois statute which requires drivers to move over or slow down when they see emergency vehicles with flashing lights on the roadside.

House Bill 4711 provides that if an applicant gives an incorrect response to a question on the written portion of the driver's license examination concerning driver responsibilities when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, disabled vehicle, or highway construction, then the Secretary of State shall provide the applicant with information concerning those provisions.

The legislation was brought to Representative Swanson by ROWVA High School junior Lucy Kuelper in his district.  The bill now heads to the Senate for their consideration