Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Picture this: You’re stopped at a red light when you decide to alter your route. Are you legally allowed to check Google Maps on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here’s what Illinois state law says about using navigation apps while driving. (iStockphoto/Getty Images) If you’re driving ...

Picture this: You’re stopped at a red light when you decide to alter your route. Are you legally allowed to check Google Maps on your smartphone? Or do you risk getting a ticket for using a map app?

If you’re driving somewhere new in Illinois or just looking for the quickest way to get to your destination, you might be using a navigation app on your phone. But is it legal in Illinois? The state ...