reckless driving

I have a CDL and got a traffic ticket. Can I get supervision?

November 29, 2021
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NOTE: This page contains updated content to detail modifications to Illinois law after Public Act 101-173 became effective on January 1, 2020. Since that time, Illinois law includes several exceptions to existing lane usage rules under 625 ILCS 5/11-709, including emergency/disabled vehicles and construction/maintenance zones. Court supervision is the preferred outcome of a moving violation […]

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2010 expungement law in Illinois changes eligibility and waiting periods

February 19, 2020
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NOTE: This article was updated to reflect 2020 changes in Illinois law with passage of Public Act 101-027. These changes became effective on January 1st, amending Illinois law to legalize recreational use of marijuana and expunge certain possession charges. State lawmakers changed the law for the expungement process in Illinois significantly in 2010. The new […]

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625 ILCS 5/11-503: Understanding Illinois Reckless Driving Statutes & Penalties

October 22, 2019
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In the interest of public health and safety, the State of Illinois has many rules and regulations that require safe driving conduct. Among many other traffic laws, Illinois specifically prohibits reckless driving conduct that puts other people or property in danger. Any driver who engages in this type of reckless behavior can face criminal punishment, […]

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What is the definition of reckless driving in Illinois?

February 20, 2010
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The Illinois statute that defines reckless driving is 625 ILCS 5/11-503. It provides that reckless driving is driving any vehicle with a willful and wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. Reckless driving is a Class A misdemeanor offense. The penalty can be up to one year in jail and a fine of […]

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Can I get court supervision for a first-time DUI if I have a prior reckless driving charge on my record?

February 3, 2010
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If a driver has a prior reckless driving charge on his record (also called a driver’s abstract), then he is not eligible for supervision on his first Illinois DUI offense.

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