An Illinois traffic ticket is often a major inconvenience. It can take 15 minutes or longer for an officer to complete a traffic stop. The person pulled over for an alleged moving violation may end up late to work or could miss important appointments. Additionally,...
Traffic Tickets
Will a license suspension in a different state affect me in Illinois?
You’ve made some mistakes in your life, but the one that has had the most lasting effect is the one that caused your driver’s license to be suspended. Well, it’s a new year, and it’s a new you, right? And, to boot, you’re moving to a new state – so you’re thinking...
How many points will it take to lose your driver’s license?
When a police officer pulls you over to issue a ticket, they won't just ruin your day. If you choose to pay the fine for the ticket, they will affect your driving privileges. Every traffic infraction adds points to your license which the state of Illinois tracks....
How does the driving point system work in Illinois?
If you commit a driving violation in Illinois, you may receive points on your driving record. After a certain number of points, the Department of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driver's license. Understand the point system so you can retain your driving privileges...
When is an Illinois license suspended
The state of Illinois can take away your driving privileges by suspending or revoking your driver’s license. Indeed, any state can suspend any of its citizen’s driver’s license given enough cause to do so. Suspension is a temporary withdrawal of the license, typically...
Why you need an attorney for traffic tickets
When you get a traffic ticket in Illinois, you may not think to fight it because you know you were wrong in running a red light or failing to use your turn signal. You may feel it is fair for you to have to pay a fine and be more careful in the future. USA Today...