Drive First. Everything Else Can Wait.

Drive First. Everything Else Can Wait.

Date 2026-04-06

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Illinois Tollway is reminding drivers to Drive first. Everything else can wait.

The Illinois Tollway is designed to be a comfortable drive  with open road tolling, smooth pavement and well-maintained roads. We take care of the road, so your trip is easier.

But comfortable roads don’t mean it’s time to check your phone, or send a text, eat lunch, search for a new playlist or touch up makeup.

Because at 70 miles per hour, even a brief distraction can lead to a crash.

That’s why, throughout April, we are focused on one clear message: Drive First. 

Look for our message on digital message signs and on social media – and pass it on.  See Roadway Safety - Illinois Tollway

Even when the road feels predictable, your attention matters because conditions can change in seconds.

Driving deserves your full attention. Everything else – the text, the food, the makeup, the music – can wait.