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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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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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I had an accident and now I have a traffic court date. Is a guilty plea going to affect my insurance?

April 8, 2010
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A driver who is ticketed after a motor vehicle accident is confronted with two important issues: How will the ticket affect the person’s driver’s license? Will the ticket have consequences for that person’s insurance? The issue of whether the traffic ticket will result in a suspended or revoked license is addressed in other articles in […]

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