Jail for Speeders
Did you know that Illinois speed demons can go to jail? It’s true … if the speed demons go fast enough. If you don’t believe me, read the law for yourself. The Illinois Compiled Statutes (625 ILCS...
View ArticleHow Many Tickets Before I Lose My License?
Question: How many tickets can I get before I lose my Illinois driver’s license? Answer: It depends on how old you are. If you are 21 years old or older, three convictions for points-assigned...
View ArticleJail for Speeders (Revisited)
In a previous post, I mentioned that speeding 40+ miles per hour over the limit is a Class A misdemeanor. Starting January 1, 2011, 30-39 miles per hour above the limit will become a Class B...
View ArticleUnder 18: Court Appearance Required for Supervision
If you are under 18 years of age and wish for a court to put you on judicial supervision for speeding or another traffic offense, you must personally appear in court in order to receive judicial...
View ArticleDriving While Driver’s License Is Suspended (DWLS) as a Petty Offense
There is a type of DWLS that can be a petty offense rather than a Class A misdemeanor. The relevant statute is 625 ILCS 5/6-601: If a licensee under this Code is convicted of violating Section 6-303...
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