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My daughter is 19 yrs old She got first speeding ticket 09/2018 & paid fine. Second speeding ticket 7/31/2019. Officer told her she was going 10 over but put down 15 over. Also told her that if she does not want conviction, go to court. ??
answered on Aug 1, 2019
It takes 2 convictions within 24 months to cause a license suspension because she is under 21 years of age. The ticket that was paid in 2018 will count as a conviction. She needs to avoid a conviction on the new ticket to avoid a license suspension. She should appear in court. If she received... View More 
I was given two tickets for using my cell phone as a GPS, one incident was August of 2016 and the other was April of 2017.
answered on Aug 1, 2019
For purposes of a license suspension they are only used for 1 year if you are over 21. If under 21, 2 years.
answered on Jul 29, 2019
Some do, some don't. Depends what type of offense, what agency issued the ticket and how it was charged by that agency. Generally, if the ticket is payable to the courthouse, it will likely be reported to SOS.
answered on Jul 29, 2019
Unfortunately, the accident can still be loaded on your driving record regardless of the sentence you received on the ticket. It does not count against your driving privileges as a moving violation, but, of course, can be seen by your insurance company.
One on 6/14/19 for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. With the graduated license program he is likely to lose his license if plead guilty. What is the best way to handle this to see if can keep his license?
answered on Jul 25, 2019
Because he is under 21 years old, 2 convictions within 24 months will suspend his license. Court supervision does not count as a conviction. If the ticket in 2017 was a conviction, he needs to avoid a conviction on the new ticket to prevent a license suspension. As Mr. Harvatin mentioned, the new... View More
I purchased the vehicle for my stepdaughter who lives in Missouri we took it to Missouri to get the inspections needed to title it in Missouri it did not pass emissions test so we brought it back home until it could be fixed. A block from the house she was pulled over and issued a ticket for not... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2019
A fine would likely be assessed if she simply pleads guilty. However, if you can obtain registration prior to court, bring it with you and the ticket may be dismissed.
I had two court supervisions but when i looked myself up they were still on file, is a court supervision a conviction?
I also just got a third ticket for speeding over statutory limit 21-25
Will i get a suspended license for having 2 tickets with court supervision and a 3rd ticket... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2019
Supervision is not on your public record, which is what insurance uses. It takes 3 conviction when you are 21 or older to cause a license suspension (2 within 24 months if under 21).
I received a minor traffic violation last year as a 16 year old and plead guilty without court supervision. I got another minor traffic violation yesterday. If I plead guilty with court supervision this time and take a 4-hour traffic school class, will my license still be suspended?
answered on Jul 14, 2019
As long as you are granted court supervision on the second ticket, your license will not be suspended. It takes 2 convictions within 24 months to cause a license suspension. However, if you are still under 18 years old, you will need to appear in court with a parent in order to obtain court... View More
I do have my current insurance card and will bring it to court.I have a clean record and what are my chances on the getting out of the cell phone while driving ticket?
answered on Jul 13, 2019
The insurance ticket will be dismissed if you show that you were covered at the time of the ticket. If the officer is present and you plead guilty to the cell phone violation, you may be granted court supervision, which would keep the offense off of your public driving record if you do not receive... View More
I excepted a deal from the IL states attorney for driving 34 over the speed limit. And was offered 12 months court supervision and I had to take a 4 hours drivers class. I moved and never got the letter on where and when to take the class. Can my drivers license be suspended for that reason? I... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2019
Your court supervision may be revoked for not completing the conditions successfully (i.e. traffic school). As a result, a conviction could be entered, which would count against your driving privileges. If you are 21 or older, three convictions within 12 months would cause a license suspension (2... View More
I went to court today to prove I had valid insurance. My case was dismissed. Do the courts contact the DMV to verify my insurance. I don’t want my insurance company to drop me because of this small incident where I couldn’t find my insurance card. Should I expect any correspondence with the... View More
Also was possibly wondering how court works if I want to plead no contest and ask for traffic school to avoid points on my license?
answered on Jul 9, 2019
Because you are over 21, it would now take 3 convictions within 12 months to cause a license suspension. Of course, it’s best to try to avoid a conviction regardless. You may be granted court supervision if you appear in court despite the prior offense. An attorney can assist in the county where... View More
The officer said i wouldnt have to, but both tickets are marked with court appearance required.
answered on Jul 4, 2019
Unfortunately, you or an attorney will likely need to appear in show the proof of insurance and resolve both tickets. That would be required in the vast majority of courthouses. You can contact the Clerk’s Office at the courthouse where your case is assigned to confirm.
But I did have no insurance and my sticker is expired .. if I go get my sticker and get insurance and go to court will they suspend my liscens? I have a fairly good record for the last 10 years and have never had a ticket for no insurance or expired sticker .. I'm a single mom and lost my job... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2019
If you show proof of insurance acquired after the ticket was issued, you should be granted court supervision, which would prevent the suspension of your driver's license as long as you obtain SR22 insurance. The Judge should give you time to pay fines.
answered on Jul 13, 2019
Unfortunately, that is not a legal basis to challenge a traffic ticket.
Im 19. I was in a car accident and got a ticket for failure to reduce speed. Im on supervision and I got another ticket for speeding. I have to appear in court in 2 weeks. I do not know what will happen. I have also gotten a couple of warnings as well.
answered on Jun 7, 2019
You are facing a license suspension if you receive a conviction on the new ticket and they revoke your supervision on the first ticket. Two convictions within 24 months at your age will cause a license suspension. However, you are eligible for supervision twice within a 12 month period, but that... View More
I posted a question about what to expect from speeding in a school zone yesterday, and today we realized the cop wrote down the wrong information on the citation. He had my license with him but he pulled up my fathers record and wrote his information down instead (we have the same name). Wrote down... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2019
I agree with Mr. Ooink - the officer’s credibility may be undermined at trial using the various errors on the citation.
I got pulled over for going 44 in a school zone, before this I’ve only gotten pulled over with a warning for a broken tail light. I’m 18 by the way. The citation given has a court date on it but no fine. What should I expect on that date, as far as possible consequences. What are the typical... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2019
My colleagues are correct. You cannot receive court supervision, which means an automatic conviction unless the charge is amended. Two convictions within 24 months (under the age of 21) will cause a license suspension. Fines/court costs and traffic school are standard under these circumstances. An... View More
answered on May 29, 2019
Depending on a couple of factors, there are different options. More information is needed - courthouse/county and the type of offense. You can file a motion at the courthouse to bring the case into court early and request to reset the initial court date. You may also be able to hire an attorney to... View More
answered on May 29, 2019
You must appear in court with a parent due to your age. Supervision is typical for a first ticket but it is up to the Judge. You would have to complete traffic safety school as well. Your license would only be suspended for two convictions within 24 months. Supervision does not count as a... View More
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