One of the How Does the Illinois Traffic Violation Points System work?biggest mistakes drivers make is underestimating the damage of minor traffic infractions. Due to the laws in Illinois, seemingly small violations can add up and lead to license suspension or...
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For Commercial Drivers, Traffic Tickets Can Be A Job Killer
For most drivers, a traffic ticket is a costly inconvenience. For professional driver, a ticket can be much worse. It can be a job killer. Truck drivers and other people who need to drive for their job need to be especially careful when they are on the road, whether...
Some Illinois speeding offenses now on par with first-offense DUI
In the minds of most drivers, drunk driving and speeding are two very different offenses. Many people cringe at the idea of (knowingly) driving drunk. But how many of us can honestly say that we never drive faster than the posted speed limit? For a long time, Illinois...
Illinois traffic laws now allow supervision for aggravated speeding
As of January 1, 2016, Illinois traffic laws now allow court supervision for first-time offenders charged with aggravated speeding. Aggravated speeding is either charged as a Class B misdemeanor (if the driver was travelling at 26 - 34 mph over the speed limit), or a...
When a speeding ticket can ruin your life
We have all been in a situation where we were running late or in a hurry to get somewhere and we drove above the speed limit. For that reason, speeding tickets are very common in Illinois and elsewhere. Most people think that the worst consequence of a speeding ticket...