Category: Traffic

In Illinois speeding from 1-25 mph over the limit is classified as a petty offense and is punishable by fine only.  However, many individuals are not aware that speeding 26-34mph over the limit is considered a criminal offense (Class B misdemeanor) punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a maximum...

Commonly I receive phone calls from prospective clients who are interested in "clearing" their driving record.  The most common reasons are to lower insurance rates and to make themselves a better job candidate for perspective employers.  The first thing I usually explain is that most traffic offenses are considered petty offenses and under...

The authority for the State of Illinois to charge someone with driving on a suspended or revoked license can be found in section 625 ILCS 5/6-303.  It's hard to believe that a crime as simple as driving on a suspended license has morphed into such a voluminous statute.  The statute is approximately 7...

In my office it is an extremely common occurrence for a parent to contact me with the unfortunate news that his son has a suspended driver's license.  Often times a teen motorist who is cited for speeding or a red light violation elects to pay the ticket through the mail or over...