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My wife says that the police said not to pay because she has good record. I think we have to pay a fine because we got the instructions for payment by mail or internet form. When i go to the internet to pay it says "Payment option not available at this time".
answered on Nov 5, 2015
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As long as your wife wasn't speeding in a construction or school zone and wasn't issued any other tickets, she should be able to pay this online. That said, there is a delay in tickets being received and processed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court (the entity you... View More 
Hi. I'm 20 years old and earlier this year I received a 2nd speeding ticket which ended up being a conviction and caused my license to be suspended. I got the suspension lifted with the help of a lawyer and the judge said to do traffic school and I was on court supervision. That supervision is... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2015
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The answer is sort of. As an office policy, most prosecutors will deny court supervision requests by mail if a defendant has received a ticket within the past 12 months. This policy is often times printed in the very packets given that describe court supervision by mail.... View More
I got three tickets one ticket for having open empty beer bottle in the back of my car floor second ticket was for driving 23 miles over the speed limit third ticket was formy insurance expiring but the expiration date was for the next day but it was 12 AM shouldnt I have been given a chance to... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2015
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Absolutely, they can take your license. It is not strictly speaking required, especially since January 1st of this year but yes, they can take it. The reason they took it is that it constitutes bond. In the event that you fail to appear or comply with the court's orders... View More
One for speeding - 40 in a 30, and one for too many people in her car.
answered on Nov 4, 2015
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Bad, especially if they are in the same county. The reason is that both of these constitute moving violations which can, if too many are received, result in a suspension. This can happen when you receive two convictions for moving violations received within 24 months and... View More
it was a busy expressway. The officer was on the side of the road. He was parked with his flashers going. I slowed down but couldnt pull over to the left because of traffic.
After I and many other cars passed him up, he turned off his lights. A few feet later he turned them back on and... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2015
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First, a disclaimer. These tickets are rare and I have never personally dealt with them. I had to do the research just to write this answer so understand that some figures such as fine amounts are based on estimations rather than past experience. That said...
It... View More
Already on supervision for speeding ticket
answered on Nov 4, 2015
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This can create serious risk for your daughter because this new ticket technically constitutes a violation of her supervision. The problem is that it can result in a revocation of her supervision, a conviction being instituted, and ramifications with insurance rates and... View More
I am required to appear in court. Is this a trial? meaning will I/the officer have to testify?
Also, would it be best to request court supervision? (my license was suspended while under 21 for speeding, but no tickets in the past 3 years)
I think I have a decent radar inaccuracy... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2015
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First, unless your case is in DuPage or Cook County, the first date is in most cases not a trial date. That said, even if you didn't want to go to trial right away, you are under no obligation to try the case on the first appearance if you don't want to. That said,... View More
He was also given a second ticket for having more than one person in the vehicle at the same time. He is known for driving fast and getting a bad reputation for being a wreck less driver and has only had his driver's license for 3 months. What will happen to him?
answered on Oct 26, 2015
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I am glad that you have reached out to look for answers. At this point, he is at serious risk of suspension. When under 21 years of age, if you receive two moving violation convictions within a 24 month period, your license will be suspended. Both the speeding and passenger... View More
Now that I turned 21 would I still need to take the safety driving class to be able to get my license back or do I still need that class?
answered on Oct 26, 2015
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The answer is yes and no. It depends on how you fix the issue. Whenever your license is suspended for being convicted of two moving violations before turning 21 within a 24 month period, your license enters a status called invalidation. During this period, even if the... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2015
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It is hard to say without having your driving record to review in front of me but what I can say is that there are generally two ways of resolving the tickets. For tickets this old that are causing license troubles, it is either because there is a failure to pay or failure to... View More
I was obviously slowing down when I saw the first sign but he was already sitting there. I want to fight it, but not sure what I all need. I know there has to be posted speed zone ahead signs, and there aren't any anywhere on that road.
answered on Oct 23, 2015
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I understand the frustration here and this may be a case worth fighting. I would ask that you look to default speed limits in the municipal ordinances of the city where you were stopped. It is not uncommon for some areas to have absolute speed limits that, in absence of... View More
My 17 year old son received 2 tickets, one for running a stop sign and one for speeding. Both were in Lake County, IL. He paid the stop light violation because he didn't want to go to court. He wants to just pay the speeding ticket because he still doesn't want to go to court but we are... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2015
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Thank you for reaching out with your question. Based upon your previous notes, it seems clear his first ticket resulted in a conviction. At that time, you likely received a notice indicating that he must not receive another conviction or else he will be suspended. This is... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2015
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Thank you for posting your question. Unfortunately, it is difficult to give exact specifics as there is a lack of information here. What I can say is that fine payments depend on three factors: whether you go to court or mail the ticket in, whether you receive supervision,... View More
Following a minor traffic accident, I received a ticket for "disregarding a traffic control light". After returning home, I noticed the Officer that filled out the ticket had put the other driver on the ticket by mistake. None of my personal information, outside of my vehicle... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2015
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My recommendation would be to speak to an attorney who can look up the ticket and determine what the clerk has entered regarding the ticket. It is entirely possible that the case may not be in the system and it would be very likely that you will not face any penalty. Before... View More
I have a speeding ticket on my record from 2012, but thats it. I drive at work I am wondering if my license will get suspended.
answered on Oct 20, 2015
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First, yes, you will need a lawyer because this is a Class A Misdemeanor. It is punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500. Additionally, it is not on its own technically eligible for court supervision making conviction mandatory if found guilty. For... View More
DMV Record Suspensions: 09/24/11 - 09/24/2012 (convicted of not less than 2 off. in 24 mo)
03/31/15 - 07/31/15 (expired license)
07/14/15 - 01/14/16 (conviction after previous 6-206(a)36 susp/rev
I have an ongoing court case that has been continued repeatedly, from an... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2015
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I believe I have addressed this question in a previous question posted on Avvo.com. I'd be happy to discuss further if you have additional questions regarding this matter that weren't addressed in my previous answer. If I am in error and I have not previously... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2015
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First, you need to IMMEDIATELY stop driving and pick up the phone to contact an attorney. From your question, it is clear that the police know your face or car and this harassment will only intensify. Speaking to a traffic attorney can allow you to address the underlying... View More
Im 36 years old, on the thicket it says 57mph in a 525mph zone
speeding in a construction zone-workers present.
I have to go to Dupage Court, Will I have to pay a fine??
answered on Oct 13, 2015
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I am having a hard time determining what you ticket states. If you were in a 55mph zone, then yes, you are eligible for court supervision. It will entail a fine but supervision is by law allowed in your circumstance. This is a petty offense meaning no risk of jail comes with... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2015
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Technically speaking, it means the prosecution who granted you court supervision have the right to not only revoke your supervision, but also resentence you. In practice, this results in a conviction being assessed against you. The danger there is that certain tickets, if... View More
The officer told me I had 30 days to send it in, so I had mentally calculated sending it from that instead of reading the directions, which is my own fault. Now I realize my plea and payment will not make it there before my hearing date. I can pay on-line, but that will not allow me to do traffic... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2015
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What will happen depends on the county you are located in. In most counties, failing to pay by the required time requires you to appear in court for a hearing date. Failure to do so can often result in suspension of your driving privileges until the matter is resolved. The... View More
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