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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Cannot make $140 speeding ticket on due date. Can I get an extension for following week?
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Dec 5, 2016

Hello Asker,

It depends on the county. If this is cook county (judging by your location), you should call to find out what can be done on the ticket. Cook County is one of the few counties where inaction on a ticket will not result in an automatic court date and will be seen as a failure...
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Q: what will happen to my license on a first offense ticket for 107 in a 70
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 26, 2016

Hello Asker,

Technically, it is impossible for this ticket alone to result in a suspension of your privileges regardless of result SO LONG AS you don't miss court. With that being said, it is still a very serious ticket. It is a class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail...
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Q: I got a ticket for speeding 86 mph in the 55 lane. What will happen in court?

My son and I was traveling from one state to Illinois and was in the car for 15 hours when he started to get car sick. He started vomiting and I pulled over. We set there some time and when I thought he was claim I merged back into traffic. This is where he then again started to vomit so I speed... View More

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 26, 2016

Hello Asker,

First, this answer is written for a ticket issued in Illinois. It's unclear if this ticket refers to Harker Heights, TX or Illinois. If this ticket was issued outside of Illinois, please disregard this post as it will likely not apply.

The speed you were cited at...
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Q: My 16 year old daughter has had her license since June and got a speeding ticket going 71 in a 35 in Illinois. Lawyer?

Do we need a lawyer for her to get court supervision?

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 25, 2016

Hello Asker,

Yes, she will need a lawyer to have a good chance of court supervision. She is charged with misdemeanor speeding since she was traveling 35 mph or more over the limit. Specifically, she is facing a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or $2,500 fine....
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Q: How many days do you have to have after traffic school before you can get another ticket?

And if you have satifies your time how do you go about getting supervision for the 2nd ticket?

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 25, 2016

Hello Asker,

I am having a bit of trouble understanding your question but it appears to be asking two things. First, how long your supervision period is when you pay the $120-$140 for a traffic ticket, and second how one can receive court supervision for a second traffic ticket....
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Q: Got a ticket for illegal transportation of alcohol as a passenger, 11-502b in Normal IL. Can I keep it off my record?

The McLean County Clerk said it would result in 0 points on my driving record. Can I get supervision without appearing in court? Will this negatively effect my insurance? I am 22 years old, and was visiting campus. I currently live 150 miles away and just started a new job. I am trying to avoid my... View More

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 18, 2016

Hello Asker,

Honestly, I cannot say with absolute certainty. What I can say is that in general, supervision will prevent an offense from appearing on your public record (the one employers and insurance companies can see). This however gets less certain when it relates to DUI related...
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Q: I just received a ticket for talking on the phone while driving.

On the ticket the Officer checked a box that says my license is a CDL. My license is not a CDL, but rather a class D license which is also noted on the ticket. Is this still a valid ticket?

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 18, 2016

Hello Asker,

Yes, this is a valid ticket. Errors on tickets are rather routine in our line of work and the law accounts for this. A prosecutor may make amendments to a ticket which would allow this change to be made anytime prior to trial. The only way a ticket like this would...
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Q: I am accused of having gone 82 in a 55 mph zone in Illinois. What is the best way of having these charges reduced?

I received a speeding ticket in Illinois for going 82 in a 55 mph zone. I am 19 years old and have one previous speeding ticket in Indiana. My understanding is that Illinois law requires a license suspension for 2 moving violations when you are younger than 21. I very much need to have this... View More

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 18, 2016

Hello Asker,

First, whether or not the ticket is marked "court appearance not required", you are required to appear because it is a misdemeanor offense. It is not legally possible to be resolved without a court appearance. As a class B misdemeanor, it is punishable by up to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: can I attend traffic school twice in 12 months if speeding ticket was in different counties

u get ticket for speding in county A in illinois on April 1.. u take traffic court in county A assigned traffic school. on may 1. on October 2 u get a speeding ticket in county B in illinois. .. can I take traffic school again in county B assigned safety school

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 18, 2016

Hello Asker,

This is a sort of trick question. Yes, you technically can though probably not in the way you are thinking. A driver is eligible for court supervision twice in a twelve month period. This is the way the prosecutors in Illinois apply the rule. I say that because the rule is...
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Q: how much will it cost for 2nd offense for going 60 in a 40mph speed limit?

First offense i had a picture for over speeding before like 4 months ago, and today i got pulled over for going 60 in a 40mph speed limit and i guess i consider this as my 2nd offense. The officer gave me a ticket and i should go to the court after a month. How much will it cost for this? like in... View More

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 18, 2016

Hello Asker,

Unfortunately, I cannot answer this question. It is far too broad.

Fines, fees, and costs vary wildly by county and occasionally by courtroom within counties. If you are going to court, on the absolute low end, I cannot see it being less than $200 in some of the...
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Q: I have supervision and i get a ticket for speed, Was the speed limits 55 and my speed 64. Waht shold i do?
Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 18, 2016

Hello Asker,

My recommendation is that it depends on the timing of your court supervision, the reason for your prior supervision, and the counties of both offenses. Technically, the second ticket is a violation of the supervision though with it being such a minor speeding violation, it...
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Q: My 16yr old daughter-license since this June, just got a ticket for disobeying a stop sign .Should we go to court?

What can happen to her? Will this raise our insurance rate ?

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 18, 2016

Hello Asker,

We would highly recommend that she go to court for a number of reasons.

First, if she does go to court, the chance that she could receive court supervision is far higher. This is an alternative to conviction that allows her to avoid it appearing on a public record....
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Got a ticket from a state trooper for 20 over. I have to call and go to court to get supervision. Y can't I mail it in

I previously got a speeding ticket and was able to request supervision through mailing in the ticket and am confused why I have to attend court to do this now

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Oct 18, 2016

Hello Asker,

Your question is perplexing as that type of ticket does not require appearing in court. That said, it is a blessing that they aren't allowing you to mail in the ticket if your previous ticket was within the past year. This is because court supervision requests by mail...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Supervision eligibility from 12 months of traffic violation or 12 months from end of last supervision date?

Just received a tick on 9-17-16, last ticket was 7-05-16, however I was on supervision for that one ending 120 days later. Does supervision eligibility go from the date of your ticket or date of your supervision ending?

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Sep 28, 2016

Hello Asker,

Technically, you are eligible for court supervision on an offense if, in the 12 months preceding the issue date of the ticket, you have not been assigned court supervision for moving violations. I say "technically" because although that is the letter of the law, it...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I got a speeding ticket for driving over 26mph over the speed limit.

The officer did not specify the fine amount and said that a court appearance is mandatory. What kind of a fine am I looking at. I have a pretty clean driving record.

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Sep 28, 2016

Hello Asker,

The reason the officer did not specify a fine amount and the reason why court is required is one in the same; speeding 26-34 miles per hour over the limit is a Class B Criminal Misdemeanor punishable by up to $1500 fine and/or 6 months in jail. Does this mean those are likely...
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Q: If I am under court supervision for a speeding ticket am i allowed to move out of the state?

I live in Illinois and plan on moving to California

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Sep 28, 2016

Hello Asker,

Short answer is no, not by the letter of the law. Long answer is "it's a speeding ticket...not a murder case". Many courts as part of the supervision rules require you to stay in the state of Illinois. In practice, I've never seen it create an issue. If...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: 20mph over in 30mph zone. If i go to court, plead not guilty, get supervision do i still pay the ticket or goes to reco

Does my violation goes to record if i plead not guilty and get supervision? It's my first speeding ticket.

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Sep 28, 2016

Hello Asker,

It's a weird question we get often and the answer is...sort of. In Illinois, there are three driving records for every driver. Internal, Court Purposes, and Public:

-Internal - the formal records of the Secretary of State. They show both the full record and all...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: What can happen at my PTR hearing for a speeding ticket 11-14 6 months conditional discharge for violating

I was required to pay 350 fine and a mandatory safety driving class. I've received new tickets in other county while on this conditional discharge and I went to court and asked the judge for a little more time to finish paying the fine and to complete the driving class. The state filed a ptr... View More

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Sep 28, 2016

Hello Asker,

With regards to a Petition to Revoke, the state is allowed to, upon proving a willful violation, have you resentenced up to the maximum punishment for the original offense you were found guilty of.

Class A Misdemeanor - Up to $2500 and/or 1 year in jail

Class...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Got speeding ticket and no valid d/l ticket, will I get jail time?

I got a speeding ticket for going 24 over the speed limit. In this case I was going 79 on a 55, but it was on a country like road with no homes or schools and such around. I know In Illinois 26 over is classifided as a misdemeanor. Will 24 over count as that?? And got one for my license being... View More

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Sep 28, 2016

Hello Asker,

With regards to these offenses, it is unlikely that jail will even be within the realm of possibility. In most situations, jail is reserved for individuals who have particularly egregious traffic offenses, people who skip court, and people who have been charged with the same...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: My boyfriend is on court supervision for a year for a speeding ticket for going 40mph over

We got in a crash yesterday and he got a ticket for no insurance and a failure to yield Ticket what's going to happen???? Could he go to jail?

Jason A. Wilkins
Jason A. Wilkins
answered on Jul 26, 2016

Hello Asker,

That's a very good question. Court supervision requires that he not receive any tickets for the duration of his supervision period, pay all fines, and complete any other obligations required like traffic school or community service. Failing to do one or more of these...
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