Q: Ogle county, IL is saying that I have 2 traffic tickets from 2005 that I didn't pay.
I received a call from collection agency saying they are calling about 2 traffic tickets I supposedly received in 2005 in Ogle County, IL. It has been 16 years. I don't recall getting these tickets but I went to the county site and they are saying I appeared in court and plead guilty but then never paid the fines. I moved out of Illinois in 2019. I recall my license being suspended many years ago and having to pay the fees to get it reinstated but don't recall if they were due to these tickets. I haven't heard anything about them in the last 16 years. According to the county site there was a contempt hearing in Jan of 2006. Then there is no other activity until Feb 2021. Am I able to dispute these? Is there a time limit for them to try to collect payment? If they are actually my tickets why wouldn't my license have been suspended or I have heard anything from them in the last 16 years? Is there somewhere to view ticket history for the whole state of Illinois?
A: Your last question first, yes, you can get a copy of your driving record from the Illinois Secretary of State Office. Make sure to order the record for Court Purposes. This will be the more comprehensive record. It is not uncommon for collections to start very late. You really should order your driving record and have an attorney review it with you if you are still confused.
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