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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I am driving on a UK license in a rental car as a foreign student, will there be a record on my license or just a fine

This is in regards to speeding 10 mph over in a 30 zone in Cook County.

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Feb 8, 2017

Hello Asker,

The answer is probably but its REALLY unclear. So, when you get a traffic violation in one state, it is eventually reported on the National Database. That national database MAY be shared with the UK. It's really unclear because its an issue we don't normally have....
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Q: 2 tickets at 19yrs, license suspended 3 months, turned 21, do those tickets still show up on my record now that im 21?
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Feb 8, 2017

Hello Asker,

Yes, they will still show up. There are ways to remove them from being publicly visible (preventing them from being visible to employers and insurance companies) but there is no way to make them invisible to all. By this I mean that courts, police, prosecutors, attorneys,...
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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Defense and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I received a no insurance ticket in illinois but i had insurance just no proof, I still have proof what do I do?

I was in my mothers vehicle. I was an insure driver on the vehicle. I was pulled over for a broken taillight. The ticketing officer told me to show my proof of insurance to the county clerk no sooner than 7 days and no later than 30 days and they would return my license. On day 27 I went to the... View More

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Jan 24, 2017

Hello Asker,

First of all, this is quite old so you will certainly want to hire an attorney for this case as it will require a motion to vacate the judgment. Typically, the court will not entertain a motion on a case older than two years and they prefer them to be within 30 days. Seeing...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: (19) Got a speeding ticket while on my 6 month court supervision. Can my Drivers License get suspended?
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Jan 24, 2017

Hello Asker,

If you are under 21 years of age, then yes. You can can be suspended for too many moving violations if: you receive two moving violations before your 21st birthday that are issued within 24 months of each other AND both result in a conviction. You can also be suspended if you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Can I get my Illinois Drivers License suspended for only 2 traffic violation within 12months?

The violations are almost a year apart. First one occured 1-8-16 and was convicted on 1-27-16. It was for disregarding stop sign at intersection. The second one occured 12-11-16 and was convicted 01-03-17. It was for speeding 15-25mph above limit. It clearly states on the dmv website that the SOS... View More

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Jan 24, 2017

Hello asker,

The answer is yes and no. Yes, you can in this situation but only if you were under 21 when you received BOTH tickets and BOTH were within 24 months of each other and BOTH resulted in a conviction (as opposed to supervision or dismissal). In that situation, moving violations...
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Q: 26mph over speed limit. 19 years old. Cop said if take class dont have to go to court/no conviction.Illinois Ticket fee?
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Jan 24, 2017

Hello asker,

First, the officer was wrong. YOU MUST go to court. Speeding 26-34 mph over the limit is a class B misdemeanor and as a consequence, court appearance is required. The rules which allow you to avoid a court appearance specifically do not apply to these types of offenses....
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Q: If my car is gold and they said it was black on tickets issued can I get out of those?

Pulled over and ticketed for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Jan 24, 2017

Hello Asker,

Regrettably no. It will not likely succeed. This is because the state's attorney can correct issues with the ticket up to the point of trial. Not to mention that it is one minor detail. Since the officer did correctly identify you and has all of your license...
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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: i was going 75mph on a 45 whats the best way to get court supervision and not a silence suspension?ticket say show court

the ticket has not fine amount but officer said i do have to show up to court. how may i go about court supervision and not lose my license this would be my 2nd speeding ticket. the first was last year this one was this year both for speeding. The first ticket i paid for already but the second has... View More

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Jan 24, 2017

Hello Asker,

Court supervision in your situation is not necessarily guaranteed. This is because court supervision is always available for speeding offenses that exceed 25 mph over the limit. If on your first ticket you were under the age of 21 when you received your ticket, you are likely...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Was given a court appearance for going over 26mph. I got a 15mph ticket 3 years ago. Will I be jail? Do I need a lawyer?

My over 15mph ticket is on record for 2013. The cop told me he could of jailed me if my record was bad for 2016, but gave me a court appearance for going over 26mph. Can I face jail time? Even if no jail, do I still need a lawyer?

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 27, 2016

Hello Asker,

As you have no doubt read, this offense is punishable by jail. For most practical purposes, it is not a concern you should have. Jail is rarely used as a punishment and it is reserved for habitual or egregious cases. That said, it is still technically, albeit not...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Insurance Defense and Juvenile Law for Illinois on
Q: I'm on supervision and have a conviction on my record. just got a citation for driving with a expired License.

What will happen¿

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 27, 2016

Hello Asker,

Regrettably, I cannot answer this question without more information. Follow up questions would be necessary in a consultation to suss out the issues here. What I can say is that your new ticket for driving with an expired license can result in a revocation of your...
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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: (19) I missed the deadline to pay my ticket by 2 days, later received a letter that SOS won't renew my license?

Does this mean my license is suspended? I didn't realize I couldn't pay with my own check, and when the office tried to mail it back, they sent it to my old address so it was late to me. I opened the letter the day after my court date. Now It's Christmas and so I cannot call the... View More

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 27, 2016

Hello Asker,

Based upon the number, I assume that is your age. I would take caution at this moment because you may be at risk of suspension. Failure to pay can result in a revocation of supervision if you were on supervision for this ticket. This can have a chain reaction that could...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I ran a red light and caused an accident what happens next?
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 27, 2016

Hello Asker,

Typically, when a driver is determined to be at fault for an accident by an officer, they are issued a citation. This citation may or may not require your appearance in court. In most situations, it is advised that the ticketed driver appear in court rather than pay the fine...
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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Defense and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: If I have a ticket from 15 years ago for no insurance and I was so pos to do community service but dint do it.

I dint do the community service because I was in the hospital. What can I do now??

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 17, 2016

Hello Asker,

With regards to this ticket, the court may entertain bringing it back into court but you would need sufficient documentation to prove you were hospitalized. You are also going to need an excuse for why you are only now addressing this matter. In practice, cases can be brought...
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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: from Chicago, got a speeding ticket from the state police in Henry county doing 83 in a 70. Can I get supervision?
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 17, 2016

Hello Asker,

Your offense would be supervision eligible based upon your description but supervision availability will depend on your past record. Most prosecutors interpret the rules to allow court supervision no more than twice in 12 months. You have no right to supervision and it is a...
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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Insurance Defense for Illinois on
Q: I have a ticket from 15 years ago what can I do it's for no insurance
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 17, 2016

Hello Asker,

As I mentioned on your reposted question, I would recommend speaking to an attorney before filing any motions on this case. Old insurance tickets are among the most dangerous to motion back into court blindly. It is very easy to do more damage to your license than good if...
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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: 2 speeding tickets in one month in 2 different towns can I ask for court supervision on the second ticket?
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 17, 2016

Hello Asker,

Yes, you can receive court supervision on both tickets but there are a few more wrinkles to it.

You are, for all practical purposes, eligible so long as you have not had court supervision twice in the last 12 months and your offense is supervision eligible. An...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Bolingbrook IL 63 in a 45 and not having insurance card on me. mylicense and car is tn how much $$ gonna cost?
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 5, 2016

Hello Asker,

Bolingbrook fines and court costs usually runs around $225-350 for such violations depending on driving history and the prosecutor in question and they routinely give 30-60 days to make payment. It may be done online, in person, or by mail. As for the insurance ticket, by...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I got a talking on cell phone ticket??

Im on Court supervision now, what will happen with that since the cell ticket isnt a moving violation for me because its my 1st one. Will this revoke my supervision???

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 5, 2016

Hello Asker,

Technically, they can revoke your supervision as it is a violation of the vehicle code. That said, there are techniques that can be done to help avoid the offense from hurting your supervision depending on the county the ticket was issued in. If the two tickets are from...
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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I have a speeding ticket but I lost my wallet with DL. Can I drive with only my ticket for now?
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 5, 2016

Hello Asker,

I would take caution in driving under these circumstances and I do not recommend doing so. I am unable to locate the statute in question that authorizes you to drive on a ticket but some of the ancillary law around it seems to suggest that this privilege is extended only to...
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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Insurance Defense for Illinois on
Q: If you don't have proof of insurance then you show them that you have it will it drop?

Will they drop the charges that you have it proof of insurance to show them? Will you have go court over it or what?

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 5, 2016

Hello Asker,

As Brian stated, by statute they must dismiss the case if you present proof of insurance. This is certainly the kind of case you can handle on your own. I would add to his answer in stating a few things:

First, some courthouses use documents called insurance...
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