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answered on Sep 20, 2020
The letter was probably sent before the payment was received. Call the Clerk's Office at the courthouse to confirm.
Last night, I received my first ever ticket in my life last night. Driving over Statutory Limit by 21-25. 95 over 70. Up until now (at 35), I've maintained a 100% clean driving record, not even parking ticket or any arrests ever in my life. I was also hit with a violation for driving an... View More 
answered on Sep 20, 2020
Reckless driving is a different offense entirely, it would be very unusual for the State to 'upgrade' the charge. Speeding 25 over the limit is still a petty offense, while speeding 26+ and reckless driving are both misdemeanor/criminal offenses. If you are uncomfortable appearing on your... View More
i know it will go on my record, but I want to be in the union to become an electrician
answered on Sep 20, 2020
First, it is very likely, if handled properly, this can be kept off of your public record based on your age and clean record. However, it is a class b misdemeanor, a criminal offense. You, or your parents, should speak to an attorney that practices in the courthouse/county where the ticket is... View More
They are all petty offenses, 95 in a 70, failure to signal, and improper lane change. First offense with no prior tickets or stops. Officer pulled up behind me as I was in a sports car and didn’t radar me, but said “you seemed to be moving fast”. Also, the tickets all say “Required Court... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2020
It is likely a required court appearance based on your age as well as the number of tickets you received. It only takes 2 moving violation convictions within 2 years when you are under the age of 21 to cause a license suspension, so it is important that these are kept off of your public record.... View More
Hi, got a speeding ticket for going 60 in a 30. This is my first time ever getting in trouble with the law, I have no pervious background, I was also test driving a car when I got pulled over, I'm under 21. What is the most likely outcome for my case? Nervous about it!
answered on Aug 30, 2020
As you probably know by now, Speeding 26-34 over the limit is a Class B misdemeanor. Technically, you face a maximum sentence of 6 months in jail and a $1,500 fine plus court assessments. However, the goal is to prevent a criminal conviction and minimize or eliminate these penalties. Consequences... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2020
Technically, he is facing a license suspension. Two convictions within 24 months results in a suspension for those under the age of 21. However, it is very likely this can be avoided as long as it is handled properly in court. He may need to complete another traffic safety course. It would be... View More
I'm 21 years old, I'm on court supervision for running a stop sign. The new ticket is for speeding.
answered on Aug 23, 2020
It takes 3 convictions within 12 months to cause a license suspension when you are 21 years of age or older. As a result, you are not currently facing the loss of your driving privileges. Also, you can receive court supervision up to 2 times within a 12 month period, but it is ultimately up to the... View More
while in Wy he got another speeding ticket. Do we need to get an attorney so it doesnt hit his record? Does IL and WY communicate with each other. how can we best beat this.
answered on Aug 10, 2020
Your best bet is to find an attorney in WY to try to have the ticket reduced to a non-moving violation, which will not impact his record in Illinois. Certain states are better than others at communicating with one another.
I am currently 17 right now and turn 18 around 20 days after the court date. This is for a ticket where I drove past curfew and I got a similar ticket in the past for driving on a permit. That one was dismissed, but a parent was also there with me. I live in Illinois.
answered on Aug 9, 2020
Because you were under the age of 18 at the time of the ticket, you are required to have a parent or legal guardian present. If you are unable, provide an explanation to the Judge, who will likely give you a continuance.
She went in today and the judge spoke to her very briefly, giving her a new court date next month and telling her to come back with an attorney. He did say that she could be punished with jail time. She has had her license for almost 20 years now, with a speeding ticket (7mph over) 12 years ago.... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2020
Aggravated speeding 26-34 over the limit is a class b misdemeanor. As a result, the maximum penalties include up to 6 months in jail and a fine up to $1500. However, especially with a good driving record, there is a high likelihood of avoiding jail time. An attorney can help minimize the... View More
I got a ticket last July 26,2019 and I just got another ticket July 22 2020. I’m 20 years old in the state of Illinois. My 2019 ticket, I too the safety school and finished court supervision. Will I get my license suspended?
answered on Aug 4, 2020
Court supervision does not count toward a license suspension, so you are not in jeopardy of a license suspension unless you received another conviction within the last 24 months of the pending ticket. However, you should still try to avoid a conviction on the new ticket. You can technically receive... View More
First ticket, no issues with my license, my insurance is fine, and the ticket was for 20 over posted speed limit.
answered on Aug 3, 2020
If you contact the Clerk's Office at the courthouse they should be able to explain why you received that letter and confirm that you must appear. There are a variety of reasons why a court appearance may be required such as your age or the nature of the offense. Of course, an attorney can... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2020
You can request a continuance or call a lawyer now to discuss your options.
I would like to not go to court because I start college that week in a different state. Is there any way I could just pay it and not go to court? Also could I still get court supervision if it is possible? The last time I got a speeding ticket I was 17 and now I’m 20.
answered on Aug 2, 2020
If the ticket indicates that a court appearance is required you would need to appear (or have an attorney appear on your behalf). You can call the Clerk's Office at the courthouse to verify that the appearance is mandatory. You do not want to pay it outright as that would cause a conviction on... View More
I was pulled over at 2:30 a.m. going 75 in a 45 on my way to work. Now I must appear in court. I haven't received a speeding ticket in 13 years, however I received a seat belt ticket and wrong way around traffic island ticket 3 years ago. I was cooperative and was curious what my fine could... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2020
Technically, because this is a Class B misdemeanor, the fine can be up to $1,500.00 plus court assessments - but that is the maximum. Because it is a criminal offense, the goal is to avoid a conviction and minimize the potential penalties including fines. You should find an attorney that practices... View More
It wasn’t a act of reckless driving at all the road was flat and straight and I went and one I caught up with traffic I stopped and immediately went with the flow of traffic
answered on Jul 28, 2020
Aggravated speeding 35+ over the limit is a class a misdemeanor. Technically, it is punishable by up to a year in jail and fines of up to $2500. There are a variety of possibilities depending on the specific circumstances as well as the courthouse where your case is pending. Penalties such as... View More
Or do I just pay traffic school fee and not ticket because it's a no court appearance
answered on Jul 17, 2020
You would pay the traffic school fee if you don’t wish to appear in court (or have an attorney appear for you to handle this). You can also contact the Clerk’s Office if you have any questions about this procedure.
I consulted a lawyer in Boone County where it happened, and he told me that it was a basic traffic ticket with a light fine and no suspension and recommended I pay it and avoid the court date. I did so, but recently I received a suspension notice that starts August 17th. I attempted to have an... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2020
You would need an attorney in Indiana to reopen the case and have it dismissed or amended to a different violation. If you're successful, once this is reported back to Illinois, the suspension would be removed. Look for a local attorney in that county to assist you.
Attended Traffic School on 1/28. What are my options and what can I do to avoid points taken off and can I appeal it.. IL resident and violation happened in IL
Would I be violating the court supervision I received when I went to traffic school on Jan, 28, since I received a ticket a ticket... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2020
You can technically receive court supervision twice within a 12 months period, but it is not guaranteed. You (or an attorney) would likely need to attend court to keep the second speeding ticket off of your record.
My 20 year old son received a speeding ticket in August 2018 (paid the fine) and in March (2020) was in an accident and issued a ticket for following too closely. There was no court date and he kept calling to get a date but the clerk told him to call back because the ticket was not in the system.... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2020
It is certainly possible to remedy this situation. A motion would need to be filed to re-open one (or both) cases in order to bring the ticket(s) in front of a Judge and request that the conviction be removed in place of court supervision. Once the motion is granted, certified paperwork from the... View More
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