Minneapolis, MN asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois

Q: i got pulled over today for having improper use of seat belt . seat belt behind my back and cop gave me a warning

But I did have no insurance and my sticker is expired .. if I go get my sticker and get insurance and go to court will they suspend my liscens? I have a fairly good record for the last 10 years and have never had a ticket for no insurance or expired sticker .. I'm a single mom and lost my job 6 months ago and things have been extremely difficult financially. What is best case senioreo and worst . And will I be able to make payments to the fine ?

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Theodore J. Harvatin
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A: Your proposed course of action is correct. Although showing leg compliance on the insurance will avoid a conviction and a license suspension, you will be required to carry SR 22.

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Brandon K. Davis
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A: If you show proof of insurance acquired after the ticket was issued, you should be granted court supervision, which would prevent the suspension of your driver's license as long as you obtain SR22 insurance. The Judge should give you time to pay fines.

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A: Show up to court with proper registration and late compliance proof of insurance. The registration ticket will likely be dismissed and you should be given Court Supervision on the no insurance ticket. You will also have to pay a fine on the no insurance ticket.

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