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What are the penalties in Illinois for speeding in a school zone?

November 22, 2021
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NOTE: This page now has additional information to clarify changes to Illinois law through Public Act 102-58. When this act took effect on July 9, 2021, the hours of a school day shifted. This led to a corresponding adjustment to the Illinois laws that prohibit speeding in a school zone. 625 ILCS 5/11-605 Speeding in […]

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New Illinois law makes speeding 26 mph over the limit a crime

November 19, 2021
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NOTE: The materials below were refreshed to outline how Public Act 100-1004 adjusted Illinois law. After this act became effective on January 1, 2019, it can be a Class A misdemeanor to drive on license suspended for speeding 26mph over the limit. Section 11-601.5(a) of the Vehicle Code Illinois drivers are finding out that state […]

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I got pulled over going 40 MPH over the speed limit. Is this ticket serious?

November 3, 2021
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NOTE: This article includes updated material to explain the impact of Public Act 98-511 (effective January 1, 2014) and Public Act 101-0027 (effective January 1, 2020). Since these Acts became effective, there have been numerous changes to the Illinois Traffic Code, including the offenses of aggravated speeding and DUI. 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 Driving 40 miles […]

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I got a speeding ticket in Illinois. What is the fine, and will it suspend my driver’s license?

September 10, 2021
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NOTE: The information below was refreshed to clarify the effect of Public Act 101-0623, which became effective on January 1, 2020. Since that date, Illinois law no longer supports driver’s license suspension for non-moving violations, such as a failure to pay fines. Many people believe they can pay a speeding ticket and settle the matter […]

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Dissecting the Illinois Laws Against Speeding in a School Zone

July 19, 2021
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In the interest of protecting children and school employees from unreasonable danger or harm, the State of Illinois enacted special speed limits for school zones. These special speed limits are only effective during the school day and if there is a legally posted sign indicating the maximum allowable speed. Before delving into the details of […]

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How many times can I get court supervision for traffic tickets in Illinois?

June 22, 2021
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NOTE: This page features refreshed content to explain how Public Act 101-55 adjusted certain traffic laws in Illinois. Since January 1, 2020, this Act increased the mandatory fines for the offense of passing a stopped school bus. Court supervision is the minimum sentence in Illinois, allowing charge(s) to be dismissed after a period of time […]

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Illinois Traffic Ticket Points & Driver’s License Suspension Rules

January 29, 2020
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How many traffic tickets can I get before my Illinois driver’s license is suspended? Note: This article has been updated as of January 2020 to include all changes in Illinois traffic law. Too many traffic tickets in one year will cause the Illinois Secretary of State to suspend your driver’s license. The rule is, 3 […]

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New laws in Illinois increase penalties for speeding tickets

July 3, 2010
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The laws against speeding in Illinois got tougher on July 2, 2010 when Governor Pat Quinn signed a new law aimed at persons driving 100 mph or faster. The law has two important parts: Speeding 31 mph over the Limit is a Class B Misdemeanor Speeding 31 mph in excess of the limit is no […]

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What is the law on failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in Illinois?

March 28, 2010
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After a traffic accident, the person who the police officer believes is at fault will get a ticket for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident is a petty offense. A petty offense in Illinois is punishable by fine only, with a maximum fine of $1,000. […]

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