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I received a traffic ticket for improper left yield near my driveway, which resulted in a collision with another car in Illinois. The ticket doesn't mention the cost, and there were no injuries reported. I have no previous traffic violations and have been instructed to appear in court. What... View More 
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answered on Mar 17, 2025
Most likely, if you had insurance covering the accident, the other driver will not show up and the ticket will be dismissed. If the other driver shows that show up you can request court supervision. The consequences will be a small fine. The amount depends on factors that vary by courthouse.
I was pulled over because my plate was suspended, which I was unaware of, but I only received a ticket for no insurance. I have already had a court hearing regarding the no insurance charge. Can a judge still order me to obtain an SR-22?
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answered on Feb 28, 2025
It is not the judge who orders it. The safety responsibility law requires anybody who receives court supervision for no insurance ticket and then later purchases insurance and brings proof to court to carry SR 22. If on the other hand, you had insurance at the time of the ticket and simply did... View More
I was involved in a minor collision early last year where my grill was chipped and my license plate bent. The police told me to "just go," and I didn't take a DUI test. Now, the other driver is suing my car insurance for injuries, but they don't want to settle for my policy cap... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2025
They probably will not be able to prove you were under the influence but there’s nothing stopping them for making the claim although there should be some evidence to support it before they claim it is the case.
On your other thing, you probably received a letter from your insurance... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2025
If under 21 years old, the second conviction within a 24 month period will cause a suspension. It’s important to try for court supervision on the ticket you receive because supervision does not count as a conviction. So the correct question is not how many moving violations it’s how many moving... View More
I’m 17, live in Illinois, and some months ago received a ticket and court date for driving with no insurance but the charge was dropped. I today received a speeding ticket for going 20 over and will be appearing in court for this as well in about a month. Will my license get revoked?
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
Neither suspended nor revoked if you properly described your driving record and the disposition of the first ticket. What you should do is request court to provision, so it does not get written up as a conviction. The reason this is important is if you have a conviction on this one, you have to... View More
The first ticket was about 4 months after I got my license and it was 22 over. The judge reduced it to a loud exhaust. 6 months later I got a ticket for 15 over. Should I be worried about my license being taken away and would taking a driving course before my court date be beneficial?
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answered on Oct 25, 2024
Yes. Assuming you were convicted of the first ticket and if you are convicted of this one, your license will be suspended. To avoid that you should request court supervision on the new ticket. You’ll have to bring a parent or guardian with you to court and get the permission of the judge to... View More
I was given a speeding ticket 2 days before my hearing for another ticket, if I am offered court supervision for the 1st will it affect the second ticket?
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
The first thing you should do is ask for supervision on the second ticket. In order for them to revoke the supervision on the first ticket, they would have to know about it. (I don’t know if they were both in the same county) and then file papers with the judge to have the supervision revoked).... View More
I haven't had but driving on suspended since 1998 since I lost my license I don't drink anymore
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
I assume you are revoked. You must have a hearing with the Illi Secretary of State.
That requires obtaining a drug and alcohol evaluation, completing required classes and proving to the secretary at the hearing that you can be a safe and responsible driver, if given driving privileges.... View More
I recently received a ticket for going 22mph over the limit in Will County. I also got a warning for following too close. I have a ticket with court supervision from a different county in Illinois from a little over a year ago. How likely are my chances of court supervision? Also, is it better to... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
Practices on these maters vary by jurisdiction so a Will County judge would now better. A judge can give supervision to you up to two times in a period of 12 months. I think you get probably qualify again. I don't think it maters how you do it.
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answered on Mar 7, 2024
If he observed you committing the offense in his jurisdiction and followed you to another jurisdiction definitely. If he saw you committing the offense in another jurisdiction, while he was in his jurisdiction, highly likely that he can. Most jurisdictions have cross jurisdiction agreements.
On rdp significant risk. There was no lockout period.
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answered on Feb 7, 2024
You will be found in violation of the program. Your next hearing will have to be a formal hearing. Your evaluator must address the violation and determine if you need additional treatment and/or need to be reclassified. The chances you will be reinstated are almost 0 and at most expect a permit.
I received a "driving too fast for conditions" citation after my car slid on a snowy day while I was making a right turn into a driveway and crashed into a car stopped at a stop sign. No one was injured, and this is my first driving infraction. The police were called, a report was filed,... View More
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answered on Mar 19, 2025
Other driver probably will not show up and the ticket will be dismissed. Otherwise ask for court supervision.
I was pulled over for suspended registration due to an insurance lapse on March 19, 2025. I was unaware that my insurance had lapsed because my auto-payment was declined. After being pulled over, I immediately obtained a new insurance policy on the same day. I have no previous history of lapsed... View More
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answered on Mar 19, 2025
You are eligible for supervision. there will be a fine plus you will have to carry SR 22 for three years. if you take a conviction the fine will be less, your license will be suspended for 3 months and you will not have to carry SR 22
I received DUIs at ages 16 and 18 in Illinois, and I've just gotten another one at age 40 in Illinois again. I have no other criminal history. There weren't any aggravating factors like injury or property damage in my recent DUI, and I'm currently in an alcohol education program.... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2025
Potentially it’s a felony. You should be talking to your lawyer if you have one. If you do not, you should obtain one.
I received a citation in Illinois for having an open container in my vehicle while I was with a friend. I’ve never had a similar violation before. I'm concerned about the impact this may have on my insurance, the cost of the ticket, and how it might affect my record. Can you provide guidance... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2025
Ask for court supervision. A conviction has many potential negative consequences that supervision avoids.
I was issued a ticket and had my 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 impounded because the truck didn’t have mud flaps. I was told I needed to have them, even though the truck did not come with mud flaps from the factory. The impoundment was also due to my revoked license. I haven't contested the... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2025
You were towed because you were driving revoked. The mud flaps are are the least of your problems.
I recently received a ticket in Illinois for driving 25 mph over the speed limit. I have a relatively clean record, although I had a fender bender about 4 years ago and a couple of tickets in 2017. I am considering my options for possibly getting the charges dropped or having the fines reduced, but... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2025
Probably well offer you court supervision. It isn’t a conviction so there’s no point, but it does show up on your record that the police have access to, but not the general public.
During a traffic stop where I was a passenger in the back seat, the vehicle's owner was in the front seat, and her ex-boyfriend acted as the driver The officer observed the driver swaying close to the lines but did not cross the center line. Upon request, the driver was unable to produce a... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2025
one of the better descriptions of an incident that I have seen. That being said, if no charges were filed, there is nothing much of a legal nature to address.
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answered on Jan 28, 2025
Most likely yes. In almost all instances, police agencies have shared jurisdiction agreements. Also, if he sees a violation occur in his jurisdiction, he is entitled to pursue you in another jurisdiction.
I have a clean record but have not had my license for a year yet. I got pulled over this morning for running a stop sign, the ticket was only for the stop sign and not speeding. Should I plead guilty, or go to court and if so what should I do? This is my first time so I am unaware of everything.... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2025
hello.
go to court and request court supervision. The ticket will go on your record but will not count against you.
A parent or guardian must be with you. And you will have to take a special safe driving course that the judge will explain to you. And there will be a fine that... View More
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