A key Republican lawmaker in the bipartisan effort to boost penalties for violations of the Move Over Law is paying off. 

State Rep Tim Butler of Springfield believes the increased penalties and significant public discussion are making highways and for that matter, the shoulders of the highways, safer...

The bill recently signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker increased the minimum fine to $250 for a first violation of Scott's Law, and to $750 for a second violation.