Articles Posted in Traffic Ticket Defense

As any driver can attest, they do not like getting pulled over by law enforcement. While it happens on the daily in Illinois and elsewhere, the reality is that it does not make the experience easy for motorists. Additionally, many drivers are not left with a warning and are given a traffic citation. A traffic…

What might seem like a rather routine traffic stop can quickly become something far more serious when law enforcement officers search you or your vehicle. In some cases, these searches lead to drug charges, whether relating to simple possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, or drug trafficking. Regardless of the type of drug crime you’ve been…

Many people who live in or around Springfield and who get a ticket may think it just means having to pay a fine and maybe having to pay some additional premium on automobile insurance. Truckers and other commercial drivers, however, know how serious a traffic ticket can be. Depending on the violation, a ticket can…

Not all traffic tickets are created and treated equally. While most Illinois residents may think traffic tickets are only given for speeding, this is not the case. The truth is that traffic tickets can be issued for a variety of reasons that can be broadly categorized under moving violations and strict liability offenses. Moving violations…

When Illinois drivers are accused of committing a traffic offense, the situation can quickly spiral out of control if they make the mistake of fleeing from law enforcement. What might have been a simple stop due to a broken taillight, a lane violation or some other relatively minor infraction can suddenly escalate to myriad allegations…

On top of fines, traffic tickets can have an adverse effect on your life in another form: license points. The state stacks these on driving records as well to determine when to consider suspension or outright revocation for your driving privileges. Many traffic violations carry a certain point value that, according to Illinois Administrative Code’s…

There are many different types of moving violations that may result in traffic tickets in Illinois. Speeding, reckless driving and illegal lane usage are just a few of the driving behaviors that lead to tickets and driver’s license points. While most people are familiar with the immediate penalties of getting a traffic ticket, such as…

When a law enforcement officer gives you a speeding ticket based on “clocking” your speed with a radar gun, you may think you might as well admit your guilt and pay the ticket. Most people believe that radar gun evidence is incontrovertible. This, however, is not always the case. FindLaw explains that sometimes radar guns…

When you receive a traffic ticket in Illinois, it will almost always say that going to court is not a requirement. Frequently, an officer may tell you that if you pay the fine, you will not have to go to court. Even though that officer may have good intentions, missing out on your opportunity to…

Being a good driver will save you money on sky-high insurance by preventing you from getting involved in accidents. It will also save you money on traffic tickets, which can become exorbitant when you rack up fines and penalties. Business Insider explains what you can do to improve your driving skills when operating a vehicle.…