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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Can I still apply for court supervision even if I don't technically qualify?

I was driving 25 mph over the speed limit, but I was going below 90. Normally, I know that you can qualify for court supervision if you're going 25 or below, but in the county I was pulled over in it is 20 mph and below. Could I still apply? I'm 17 and this is my first speeding ticket.

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answered on Apr 16, 2020

Because of your age (under 18), you would need to appear in court with a parent or legal guardian to request court supervision. An attorney can certainly assist.

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Q: When you sign an i-bond for a traffic violation, are you considered under arrest and registered in the background?

And when making a deal with the Prosecutor to change the aggravated speed to obstrcut drive view, is the second violation considered a misdemeanor or a normal offense?

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answered on Apr 16, 2020

I would agree with Mr. Ooink's response. I would just add that obstructed view is a non-moving violation, which shouldn't even be displayed on your Illinois driving record.

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Q: Am I allowed to pullover on the interstate for any reason like making a phone call, picking up something on side of road

Am I allowed to pullover on the interstate for any reason such as making a phone call or picking up something on the side of the road?

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answered on Apr 10, 2020

Only in case of emergency or when directed by a police officer.

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Q: I have traffic court 03/26/2020 in McHenry County. I know the courts are closed but what happens with my tickets?

Does it mean I have an extension to pay and if so, how long?

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answered on Mar 22, 2020

See if a new date has been posted for your traffic case - https://caseinfo.mchenrycountyil.gov/pca/Home/Search. If it is not updated, you may wish to contact the Clerk's Office on Monday to verify.

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Q: Parking ticket. Tried to take care of it they said it did not exist now a month later they say its there

Got a parking ticket in january. Called to take care of it but the lady said they were unable to find it and i didnt have to worry about it. Now a month later she calls and says they have it and i need to pay it! Do i still have to pay it?

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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Mar 17, 2020

Unfortunately, yes, it still needs to be paid.

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Q: My son got a speeding ticket 2 weeks ago, and just this weekend we got another one. can we still get supervision?

my son was speeding, and within 2 weeks got a second ticket. I havent even ordered the cashiers check to pay the first fine. can he still get supervision? Should he plead guilty to the first, and go for supervision on the second?

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answered on Mar 16, 2020

Technically, you can receive supervision twice within 12 months. He would need to appear in court on the second to receive supervision again - it as at the discretion of the judge. An attorney may be able to assist.

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Q: I have a court date on March 26, 2020 at Addison traffic court. I'm not sure if the court is open on that day.

I saw a news that cook county courts have been closed to avoid spread of covid19 virus. Does anyone know of addison traffic court of dupage County is open or closed on March 26,2020. If the court is closed do I get a new court date? How will things proceed - do I get a notification in mail of new... View More

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answered on Mar 14, 2020

No updates as of yet. If they postpone your court date you will be notified by mail (you can also check your case status on the website for the Clerk of the Circuit Court - https://epay.18thjudicial.org/Clerk/allsearch.do .

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Q: Could I just go pay the ticket with no issues? or what/how should I approach this?

I got into an accident, which I was in fault, and I was given a ticket for "driving too close" I honestly forgot about to ticket and now its over due.

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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Mar 13, 2020

You can pay it but a conviction would stay on your record. It may be worth filing a motion to vacate to bring it back into court and attempt to remove the conviction or possibly have it dismissed (if set for trial and the other party does not show up). An attorney can assist.

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Q: How do I obtain documentation to contest a citation for driving while registration suspended for noninsurance?

my husband was pulled over and cited for "operating a vehicle with registration suspended for noninsurance" as he did not have his new insurance cards in the car, although we were covered by insurance with no lapse in coverage. He was then issued a court date and told to provide insurance... View More

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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Mar 11, 2020

You can obtain a court purposes driving record from the Secretary of State, which will be clean, but the court should already have access to that information. As they say, it's hard to prove a negative. You may want to hire an attorney to straighten this out with the prosecutor in court.

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Q: What happens when on court supervision for a ticket in August 2019 & receive a following too close?

I received a speeding ticket in Lake County on 8/28/19 & was placed on court supervision. Completed traffic school. On 2/8/19, I received a following too close ticket for a minor accident in McHenry County. How will the second ticket affect my court supervision. What are my chances to get... View More

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answered on Mar 11, 2020

If you are still on court supervision at the time you received the second ticket, your supervision could be revoked and a conviction could be entered. The ticket for the traffic accident may be dismissed if the other party doesn’t show up in court or you may be eligible to receive a second order... View More

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Q: If proven that I was only going 3 mph over the limit rather than 8 due to where the sign is, can I get a dismissal?

And if dismissed, could I get the related dui charge dropped?

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answered on Mar 10, 2020

Unfortunately no.

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Q: what happens if supervision is denied after pleading guilty to speeding and paying the ticket?

I got pulled over for speeding and the cop told me to pay the ticket online and apply for supervision. I went online, paid my ticket and asked for supervision. The cop had said I didn’t need to show up to court. I just got a letter in the mail saying the supervision was denied. What does this... View More

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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Mar 9, 2020

A conviction will be entered for the offense on your public driving record. It may be possible to remove the conviction by filing a motion to vacate.

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Q: I live in Lincoln, illinois. I got a moving violation ticket in October for looking at my cell phone.

I got court supervision following traffic school and got it “off my record”. Last night, I got another moving violation, this one for not fully stopping at a stop sign. These are my only two tickets ever, no other ones. Will I lose my license or what will happen to me? And what can I do?... View More

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answered on Mar 7, 2020

You won’t lose your license because it takes 3 convictions within 12 months (the second ticket was issued after you turned 21). You may want to contact an attorney that practices in your area to assist in obtaining another order of court supervision. You can technically receive supervision twice... View More

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Q: What Does does it mean when an officer gives you a blue and orange paper after the pulled you over for speeding?
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answered on Mar 5, 2020

Are they copies of the tickets? Read them carefully.

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Q: I got a ticket for tinted windows but the cop did not fill out car info can I ask to dismiss?
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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Mar 5, 2020

A dismissal is unlikely for that specific reason. However, proof of removal of the tints (even a picture or receipt) may result in a dismissal.

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Q: I got a speeding ticket for 27 miles over the posted limit.

I received a ticket for speeding 27 miles over the posted limit in Illinois . I have come to understand that is now considered a Class B Misdemeanor and am freaking out about it. The officer listed it as a minor traffic offense with no court appearance required marked on the ticket; he informed me... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2020

Unfortunately, we see this happen often. You will need to appear in court. Contact an attorney ideally prior to 3/10 to assist. If you are unable, ask the judge for a continuance.

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Q: I got a ticket in dupage county for crossing white median if I go on supervision will I need to go to traffic school

I have perfect record.

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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Mar 3, 2020

Traffic school can likely be avoided if you are 21 or older. It would require a court appearance to request supervision.

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Q: Can i get supervision on speeding ticket if i am currently suspended i am 18

Ticket was issued before suspension went into effect, court date for ticket is after suspension went into effect

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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Mar 1, 2020

Under Illinois law, you are eligible to receive court supervision on a traffic violation twice within 12 months. However, it is still at the judge's discretion whether to grant you court supervision.

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Q: I was issued tickets, but they were never handed to me. They gave them to my mom, I was in the hospital.

Was pulled over due to looking confused. They took me into custody for refusing tests. I hung myself at the station is what the report says. I woke up in the er. Odd thing is cop never asked for a copy if my registration ir insurance. I have bad ptsd, and agoraphobia. Medical retired vet.

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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Feb 29, 2020

If your question is regarding the tickets not being handed to you, they were issued in your name and any charges will have to be addressed in court. Speak to an attorney that practices in the county/courthouse where your case is pending.

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