The only sign was on the other side of the street. It said "No parking on THIS side of the street". I parked where I did on advice of residents of more than 20 years who have assigned parking in a private lot. Also, I'm not an Illinois resident and have Missouri plates and active... View More 
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
When it comes to parking in Chicago, many streets are open for overnight parking (except between December 1 and March 1 and after 2" of snowfall accumulation, when most overnight parking is restricted to allow for plowing). That said, there are also many neighborhoods in which overnight... View More
My boyfriend got a speeding ticket (35+) He paid his fine and was told to complete a defensive driving class. When he went to sign up for the class there was nothing available before his court date. His lawyer went to court on his behalf and extended it a few weeks but still no classes available.... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
So long as the delay in his completion of the defensive driving class was out of his control (i.e. no classes available), the court should be willing to continue the matter. What he wants to avoid is having the court grant a "Petition to Revoke" his original sentence, as he could then... View More
I dont remember much of my accident but i was stopped and looked both ways before turn left now i being sued i did not receive accident report i suffer from ptsd and short term memory loss its been two and half years
answered on Sep 9, 2023
Illinois has a 2 year statute of limitations for motor vehicle accidents, without taking exceptions into account. So long as the civil suit was filed on or before the 2 year anniversary of the accident, the case will remain in court until it comes to a resolution. A resolution to the civil case... View More
On the ticket it says I was going 35 miles above the speed limit. I don’t think this is accurate and the officers did not have evidence for this. But I did accept that I was speeding but I did not mention how fast I was going. Is there anything I can do to get this changed?
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answered on Sep 2, 2023
This is one of those things that really depends upon the court system you are involved with. Some judges and prosecutors are rigid and others will compromise. Locate a lawyer in the county where you received the ticket, who appears regularly in traffic court. Right now, if you plead, guilty, it is... View More
Court Supervision on the first, optional court date will be in September 2023 in which I'm think I must attend, and I use my phone for Uber. Any way I can retain my supervision???
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
A ticket while you are in supervision does not automatically cause loss of the supervision. The prosecutor must be aware of it, and must file papers to revoke the first supervision.
Most of the time on these minor offenses, they do not revoke and might even give you supervision again for... View More
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answered on Aug 14, 2023
Yes, you may have grounds to sue if someone falsely uses your name during a traffic stop, leading to your arrest. This situation could potentially involve claims of identity theft, false arrest, and malicious prosecution. If you were wrongly arrested and suffered damages as a result, you may be... View More
My husband was pulled over and given a ticket and mandatory court date for driving our vehicle, which has been uninsured since 2015. We are in the process of getting a new car because the car in question is almost 20 years old, and our mechanic has advised to not put more money into fixing the... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Usually the Court wants correction and will accept proof of salvage as proof of correction. But the only way to know is to go to the court BEFORE your court date and sit through the calendar. Then ask the bailiff if the judge will accept proof of salvage as POC. I recommend you contact several... View More
Driver pulled over by Sheriff on a one lane expressway from a call into the Department of an alleged Reckless Driver. Sheriff Officer NEVER WITNESSED the callers complaint. Pulled over driver who was doing the speed limit & in their lane. Driver had an EXPIRED License for 6 years. Driver NOT... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2023
I am not really seeing a legal defense here. The only possibility would be that the officer had no basis to believe the hearsay. But short of that, an officer can institute a stop based upon hearsay.
You don’t have to sign a ticket to make it valid.
Your best move here is to go... View More
I got charged with reckless driving, fleeing/attempt to elude an a officer, Unlicensed (it was after curfew), unlawful use cannabis/driver, 35+ in a 55, and disregard of 7 separate stop signs. I know nothing is certain until I appear in court but I’d like to know what they might charge me with... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2023
If a driver runs more than two stop signs or stop lights or exceeds the speed limit by more than 20 miles an hour while an officer is in pursuit, that could be charged as a felony. The first court date is not the end of your case; it is the beginning. That is where you or your attorney plead not... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2023
The maximum penalty for speeding 26-34 mph over the limit is 6 months in jail and a $1,500.00 fine - the minimum penalty is court supervision. Of course, the goal is to avoid jail time and a criminal conviction. Traffic school and community service are more common than jail. The ultimate result... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2023
The maximum penalty for speeding 26-34 mph over the limit is 6 months in jail and a $1,500.00 fine - the minimum penalty is court supervision. Of course, the goal is to avoid jail time and a criminal conviction. Traffic school and community service are more common than jail. The ultimate result... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2023
If should purchase insurance and bring proof to court. They would provide you court supervision and fine you but you would avoid a no insurance conviction, which would cause a suspension of your license.
Note: you will have to purchase SR 22 coverage, in addition to your regular insurance.... View More
I saw an officer turn around across the street from me. As he was pulling across I stepped our of my car to let him know I had a blown tire and didn't have a breaker bar and trying to call. told me I could get back in my car as it was raining out. Well after running my plates I guess they... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2023
In Illinois, you can be either actually operating a motor vehicle or “in actual physical control“. In your case, that essentially means, how else did you and your car get there if you did not drive them there.
And what happened on your no insurance ticket is you probably Failed to have... View More
My son was just in accident, was turning left on a yellow and other female student driving in opposite direction sped up and they crashed, therefore he got ticket. My insc agent said for him to plead not guilty and as long the accident claim in processed before the continued court date she should... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2022
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you haven't already done so, you should consider reaching out to a traffic ticket defense attorney in the Chicago area. I don't think the accident loss claim is going to be processed before the... View More
So I currently got into a car accident in where it was my fault. No one got hurt. But I got a ticket for reduce to speed/accident. I was trying to brake but my foot slipped off the brakes and it was too late. I took a court supervision in November. I was told no tickets between 6 months or 12 but... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2022
They may grant you supervision twice in a year. But even if you were convicted, if the Nov ticket is the only one for 12 months it will not be a problem. Having said that, go to court and ask them if the other driver showed up. If they did not show up, most likely the ticket will be dropped. By the... View More
Q4 on form N445 says:
"Since your interview, have you been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance, including traffic violations?"
Facts:
- I got a $164 traffic ticket three weeks before the... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2022
I recommend doing the following:
Obtain a court certified traffic citation disposition from the clerk of the county court where the matter was adjudicated (completed). Disclose that traffic citation and attach a copy of the certified court disposition with all conditions met (fine paid) on... View More
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answered on Aug 13, 2022
A drug and alcohol evaluator licensed by the state.
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/27896/documents/by_division/oasa/directories/license_directory_by_county.pdf
However, some court systems require you to use a given evaluator from their list. Your lawyer should be... View More
Did all that was supposed to be done for a petty offense removal to not be reported as a conviction to the secret of state as stated as Option C inside the twenty-second judicial circuit court McHenry county, Illinois pamphlet. When recently applying for a job it showed that the ticket was still on... View More
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answered on Aug 7, 2022
It will not show up on your public abstract but will stay on the court purposes record for several years. It will not, however, be a conviction so no points.
In addition, anybody who wants to look up online records can see what happened.
answered on Jul 25, 2022
It sounds as though the judge is giving you an opportunity to address these issues prior to resolving your case. You should go the the Secretary of State to obtain your license or determine what steps need to be taken before you can obtain a license. Depending on the reason you have been unable to... View More
My son is 16 years old with a driving permit. He received a speeding ticket going 19 mph over the speed limit. I was in the car with him. What will a conviction do to his permit if I pay and will he have to go to safety driving school if we go to court?
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answered on Jul 24, 2022
Upon a conviction, his GDL restrictions would be extended. What he should do is request court supervision, which will not work against him as a conviction. You will have to attend court with him, and he will be required to complete a special course for underage drivers.
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