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What is the penalty for failure to stop at a railroad crossing in Illinois?
A ticket for disobedience to a signal indicating the approach of a train is based on the Illinois statute 625 ILCS 5/11-1201. The law provides that a motorist is not always required to stop at...
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I got a speeding ticket in Illinois. What is the fine, and will it suspend my...
Many people believe they can pay a speeding ticket and the matter is taken care of. However, a speeding ticket can result in driver’s license suspension. Under certain circumstances, a speeding ticket...
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New Illinois law makes speeding 26 mph over the limit a crime
Illinois tollway drivers are finding out that state laws on speeding aren’t what they used to be. Drivers used to have to worry about misdemeanor charges only when speeding more than 30 MPH over the...
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625 ILCS 5/11-907: Illinois Penalties for Failure to Yield for a Parked...
NOTE: The following page features updated material to account for Public Act 101-0173 and corresponding Illinois legal changes. Since January 1, 2020, this Act escalated the punishment for violations...
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How many traffic tickets can I get, under the age of 21, before my Illinois...
NOTE: This article includes additional content to describe new Illinois law after passage of Public Act 101-0173. Since its effective date of January 1, 2020, this Act adjusted the penalty structure...
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How many times can I get court supervision for traffic tickets in Illinois?
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...
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Dissecting the Illinois Laws Against Speeding in a School Zone
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...
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I got pulled over going 40 MPH over the speed limit. Is this ticket serious?
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...
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What are the penalties in Illinois for speeding in a school zone?
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...
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I have a CDL and got a traffic ticket. Can I get supervision?
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...
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