Q: Got 2 tickets today, cop took lic. I have my CDL permit and I'm scheduled to take CDL test next week, can I test?
I got a speeding ticket today in my personal vehicle (a petty- going 60 in 35) and the cop took my drivers license because I also didn't have proof of insurance. He gave me back my CDL permit but not my normal drivers license and I'm suppose to test next week for my CDL license. Can I test for my CDL with a pending ticket?
A:
Hello Asker,
Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to your question. We would recommend calling the Secretary of State's CDL Help Desk phone number at 217- 524-1350. They are very knowledgeable and can answer your questions about CDL testing. When you do speak to them, you want to ask if you can take the CDL test while your license is being held as bond by a court. If they say no, then you can speak to an attorney about helping to get your bond modified to allow you to get your license back. In Cook county, you can usually do something like post $100-140 on petty tickets like these to get it back.
I would also definitely advise you to NOT mail in payment on the speeding case and NOT just plead guilty to it. As a speeding ticket of 15 or more over the limit, it constitutes a serious moving violation. If you receive 2 serious moving violation convictions (supervision counts as conviction in this case) in a 36 month period, your CDL privileges will be cancelled for 60 days. Because you had your permit when you got the ticket, supervision WILL NOT prevent it from appearing on your driving record even though it occurred in your personal vehicle. Therefore, for the sake of not only your driving privileges but your insurance rates, and by extension your employability, I would highly recommend you speak to a few attorneys about helping to keep that ticket from harming your record.
Hope that helps and let us know if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
Jason A. Wilkins
Traffic Attorney
(630) 445-2293
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