Unfortunately, those are the rules. However, it is certainly possible for an attorney to appear on his behalf to address the situation. We often must appear for our clients in DuPage County because they reside out of state or for a variety of other reasons. As Mr. Harvatin indicated, the ticket... View More

It would be best for you to speak with your attorney in North Carolina who should be able to explain the delay and options at this point. As the case in pending in North Carolina, you may want to submit this question under NC rather than IL to receive responses from attorneys licensed in that state.

Unfortunately, you would need to go into the Clerk's Office in person to obtain the information if you can't get through via phone, which is often a problem.

It depends county to county and judge to judge. Oftentimes, it is not required for a minor speeding ticket if you have a good driving record.

The best advice would be to complete any remaining conditions as soon as possible (payment of fines, etc.). Have an explanation, not an excuse, for anything that is left unresolved. Contact your DUI attorney.

Luckily 25 mph over the limit is still a petty offense (non-criminal), while 26+ mph is a misdemeanor. You may be eligible for court supervision to keep this offense off of your record. Depending on your age, it may require completion of traffic school.

It is typically four or six months of court supervision. You can contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court (2nd District) to confirm the termination date.

Maybe not but the final result may be worse once your case ends up back in court.

It depends on the agency where it was completed. If it is the designated agency for the specific county where your DUI is pending, it should be sent directly to court. For example, if it was Central States Institute in Cook County, they will send a copy directly to the courtroom on your next court... View More

There is no specific limitation.

It may be possible to file a motion to vacate and bring the ticket back into court. If you show proof of new (after acquired) insurance the fines may be reduced. It will not be dismissed unless you show proof of insurance from the date of offense in 1997.

It sounds like there was a miscommunication somewhere along the line or there is a misunderstanding. It takes two 'serious' moving violations (i.e. speeding 15+) in a commercial vehicle within 3 years to cause a CDL disqualification. It would take 3 moving violations in your personal... View More

Bring proof of the new insurance and the new registration to court. You should be eligible for court supervision and a fine, which would prevent a license suspension.

No points in Illinois for a seatbelt ticket.

You will need a parent or legal guardian present if you are appearing in court. If you are just paying the ticket for a conviction you likely do not need a parent present. You can confirm with the Clerk's Office.

Contact the Clerk's Office at the courthouse where your ticket is assigned to confirm. If you want to keep the ticket off of your record you will need to appear in court with a parent.

You should appear in court to try to keep the ticket off of your record with court supervision. You will likely need to complete a traffic safety course. It only takes two convictions within two years to cause a license suspension when you are under the age of 21.

Bring proof the of insurance to court. You will likely receive court supervision with a fine. That will prevent a license suspension but the Secretary of State will then require that you obtain SR22 insurance.

It is likely that the unpaid ticket is impacting your driving privileges. You can speak to the Secretary of State's office to confirm the specific reason for your suspension and whether there are other issues that need to be addressed before the suspension is removed.

It must be completed within six months of your hearing.