Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License in Illinois

Driving with a suspended license in Illinois can lead to significant legal consequences. If caught driving on a suspended license, you could face fines, jail time, and other driving restrictions. The consequences of driving with a suspended license can seriously affect your record, insurance rates, and even your ability to legally get back on the...

Traffic Violations

May 15th, 2021

Driving With Suspended License

Illinois Attorneys for Driving with a Suspended License Charges Driving has almost become synonymous with the American way of life. The car has become an important tool for both professional and personal treks. In fact, Illinois is one of the top commuter states for drivers, and not just around the Chicago area. With so much emphasis placed...

Traffic Violations

May 15th, 2021

Hit-and-Run

Stopping when there has been an accident is not just polite. It’s the law. When a driver flees the scene of an accident, whether it was their fault or not, they are opening themselves up to a world of legal trouble. A hit-and-run accident, depending on the severity of the resulting injuries, can cost an...

Traffic Violations

October 4th, 2011

Chicago proposes texting ban for bicyclists

This week, a proposed ordinance was presented to the Chicago City Council which would create new traffic violation offenses for bicyclists in the city. The City Council’s Traffic Safety Committee and Mayor Rahm Emanuel have expressed support for the ordinance. The proposal would ban bicyclists in Chicago from using cell phones without hands-free devices while...

Traffic Violations

September 7th, 2011

Few arrested for traffic violations over holiday weekend

Illinois state police report that arrests for traffic violations and drunk driving were on track with previous years over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Illinois state troopers made 16 arrests related to driving under the influence, driving without a license, driving without insurance, and driving without a seat belt. Reports did not indicate how many...

Traffic Violations

July 18th, 2011

Traffic Violations

Traffic violations are perceived to be less problematic than other offenses, and violating the speed limit seems to be standard practice on the road. Unfortunately, a complacent attitude about traffic violations can lead to legal complications if fines are unpaid or multiple violations are allowed to accrue. Often, the potential penalties only involve a modest...

Traffic Violations

July 12th, 2011

Traffic Violations

Most drivers have been pulled over for speeding or other traffic violations at some point. Because of the relative frequency and seemingly harmless nature of these offenses, most people do not take them very seriously or treat them as an annoyance. However, if a person receives several traffic violations within a short span of time,...

Traffic Violations

June 8th, 2011

Traffic Violations

Because of how common they are and how low the fines tend to be, most people view traffic violations as harmless. After all, almost everyone has had one, and the associated penalties can usually be dealt with by taking a defensive driving course. Nonetheless, when tickets begin to accumulate, they can cause more serious problems....

Traffic Violations

June 1st, 2011

Traffic Violation Defense

Most people who have driven for any significant period of time have received a ticket for traffic violation. Because of their frequency and the relatively penalties involved, most people treat these tickets as harmless nuisances. However, if a person receives several traffic citations in a short period of time, the fines can quickly become incredibly...

Traffic Violations

April 12th, 2011

Riverside Police step up traffic violation enforcement

Last month, the Riverside Police reported making an effort to increase enforcement of traffic laws in the city. Officers focused on four of the city’s most problematic areas and issued 22 traffic citations in the first week of the crackdown. Police said that they decided to step up enforcement after requests from several of the...

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