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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a traffic lawyer?

What can a traffic lawyer do for me?

Why would I hire a traffic lawyer if I know that I am guilty?

Will I have to testify?

How long will my case take?

What should I do if I cannot afford a traffic lawyer?

List of Traffic Charges:

Class X Felonies

Class 1 Felonies

Class 2 Felonies

Class 3 Felonies

Class 4 Felonies

Class A Misdemeanors

Class B Misdemeanors

Class C Misdemeanors

Petty Traffic Violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a traffic lawyer?

If the State charged you with a traffic offense, then the most important thing you can do is hire a good traffic lawyer. Traffic cases have penalties that can impact your freedom, your driving privileges, and even raise your insurance premiums. Having an experienced traffic lawyer is important to getting the best possible resolution on your case. Usually, traffic lawyers charge very reasonable prices for traffic tickets because the cases only involve 1 to 3 court dates.

What can a traffic lawyer do for me?

Here are many, but not all, of the things that a traffic lawyer can do for your case:

1. Appear at every one of your court dates;
2. Communication with any of your family members (with your permission) on the pending matter;
3. Thoroughly review the charging instrument to see if there are any defects or errors;
4. Review of all discovery (i.e. police reports, photographs, videos, and any other items of evidence);
5. Determine if police violated your rights or used improper procedures to gather evidence;
6. File and argue any pre-trial motions (including but not limited to motions to modify bond; motion for discovery, motion to suppress evidence; motion to preserve evidence; motions to reconsider; and/or motions to dismiss);
7. Defend you against pre-trial motions filed by the State;
8. Meet with you in-person to discuss the next steps on your case;
9. Maintain routine contact with you through phone calls, emails, text messages, and video conferences;
10. Conduct an in-depth meeting with you to review all of your discovery;
11. Negotiate with the State and/or Judge to obtain the best possible outcome for you;
12. Provide you legal advice throughout the entire pre-trial process;
13. Conduct legal research on any issues of law that may arise;
14. Interview witnesses;
15. Investigate any leads helpful for your defense;
16. Subpoena documents or records;
17. Prepare a defense strategy for your defense;
18. Take the case to trial before a judge or jury;
19. File and argue, if necessary, any post trial motions; and/or
20. Any other services that are customary and necessary for lawyers to complete for your defense.

Why would I hire a traffic lawyer if I know that I am guilty?

Because there is more than one possible outcome to any traffic case! For example, the judge could sentence you to pay a fine of $75 fine or $10,000 fine. Secondly, you could have your driving privileges taken away for a year or not at all. Thirdly, you could do no jail time or 180 days (6 months). With so many possible outcomes, an investment in a traffic lawyer can have a significant difference in the outcome of your case.

Will I have to testify?

The decision of whether you should testify or not really comes down to the specific facts of your case. Making that decision will require a long, in-person meeting with your lawyer. In cases that where the incident is on video, there is less of a need for the defendant to testify. In cases where the State is suggesting one explanation, but the truth in another explanation, then there is a greater need for the defendant to testify.

How long will my case take?

As short or as long as it needs to for you to have the correct outcome! If on the first date you waive your rights, plead guilty, and are sentenced, then your case can take 1 day. If you are offered a dismissal upon you obtaining a driver’s license, then your case could take 3 months. But if you plan on going to trial and would like several pre-trial motions filed because mistakes were made in your case, then the case could last up to a year or more. Many factors go into how long a case lasts.

Recently, the Illinois Supreme Court released time standards for case closure. This is their expectation of how fast your case should be resolved.

Case Type	% Complete	Time in Months to Completion	Time in Days to Completion	Notes
Criminal Felony	75% 90% 98%	18 Months 24 Months 30 Months	548 Days 731 Days 913 Days	Date of Filing to Sentencing/Dismissal
Misdemeanor	75% 90% 98%	6 Months 9 Months 12 Months	183 Days 274 Days 365 Days	Date of Filing to Sentencing/Dismissal
DUIs/ Major Traffic	75% 90% 98%	9 Months 12 Months 15 Months	274 Days 365 Days 457 Days	Date of Filing to Sentencing/Dismissal
Minor Traffic/ Ordinance Vio/ Quasi-Crim./ Conservation	75% 98%	3 Months 6 Months	91 Days 183 Days	Date of Filing to Sentencing/Dismissal

Please note: If you fail to appear and a warrant gets issued for your arrest, then your case may take substantially longer than the norm.

What should I do if I cannot afford a traffic lawyer?

I get it. Some people are in a very bad financial situation. If the case involves a possible jail sentence (i.e. misdemeanor or felony), then you need to rely on the public defender. Public Defenders are free lawyers for people in tough financial situations. Although they are often overworked and underpaid, they are your last line of defense between you and the State.

The more you can educate yourself on the law and procedures, the more you can assist your lawyer in your defense. I offer a ton of free legal information on this website on the different Illinois traffic laws. You should review that material, learn about the law, and then have an educated conversation with your lawyer.

List of Traffic Charges

Class X Felony Traffic Cases

The following offenses are all Class X traffic felonies. Generally, class X traffic felonies involve mandatory prison with a sentencing range of 6 to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. However, not all cases have that sentencing range (i.e. Aggravated Discharge of a firearm can have a higher sentencing range if someone was actually shot). Feel free to call us if you would like to discuss your particular case.

• Driving Under the Influence (6th or Subsequent) – 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(2)(E)
• Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Drive-by shooting) – 720 ILCS 5/24-1.2
• Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking (Aggravated Carjacking) – 720 ILCS 5/18-4(a)
• Organizer of a vehicle theft conspiracy – 625 ILCS 5/4-103.3

Class 1 Felony Traffic Cases

The following offenses are all Class 1 traffic felonies. Generally, class 1 traffic felonies are probation-able. Some of the offenses on this list (i.e. your 5th DUI, Agg. DWLS/R), however, involve mandatory prison with a sentencing range of 4 to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. There are other circumstances that could also affect the sentence you receive on Class 1 felonies, like if you were on felony probation or if this was your second class 1 offense.

• Aggravated Driving while License Suspended/Revoked – 625 ILCS 5/6-303 (d-2.5) and (d-3.5)
• Driving Under the Influence (5th) – 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(2)(D)
• Aggravated Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/4-103.2
• Vehicular Invasion (Entering an Occupied Vehicle) – 720 ILCS 5/18-6(a)
• Vehicular Hijacking (Carjacking) – 720 ILCS 5/18-3(a)

Class 2 Felony Traffic Cases

The following offenses are all Class 2 traffic felonies. Generally, class 2 felonies are probationable. Some of the offenses on this list, however, could involve mandatory prison with a sentencing range of 3 to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Your sentencing range could be different based on the facts and circumstances of your case.

• Aggravated Driving while License Suspended/Revoked – 625 ILCS 5/6-303(c-5) and (d-5)
• Driving Under the Influence (3rd or 4th) – 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(2)(B-C)
• Reckless Homicide (School Zone, 2 or more deaths, construction zone, police officer, firefighter, family member) – 720 ILCS 5/9-3
• Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/4-103
• Vehicle Theft Conspiracy – 625 ILCS 5/4-103.1

Class 3 Felony Traffic Cases

The following offenses are all Class 3 felonies. Generally, class 3 traffic felonies are probation-able. But if you get the Department of Corrections, then your sentencing range of 2 to 5 years. Your sentencing range could be different based on the facts and circumstances of your case.

• Driving Under the Influence (with Prior Reckless Homicide) – 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(2)(J)
• Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer – 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 (2nd or Subsequent Offense)
• Driving while License Suspended/Revoked – 625 ILCS 5/6-303(d-4)
• Aggravated Reckless Driving (Great Bodily Harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to a child or cross guard) – 625 ILCS 5/11-503
• Burglary to Auto – 720 ILCS 5/19-1(b)
• Driving too close to bicyclist, pedestrian, or person riding horse or driving an animal drawn vehicle (great bodily harm or permanent disfigurement) – 625 ILCS 5/11-703(e)

Class 4 Felony Traffic Cases

The following offenses are all Class 4 traffic felonies. Class 4 traffic felonies are probationable. If sentenced to the Department of Corrections, the sentencing range of 1 to 3 years with an extending sentencing range of 3 to 6 years (Agg. Street Racing has a sentencing range of 1 to 12 years IDOC).

• Aggravated Driving Under the Influence – 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)
• Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer – 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1
• Fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer 625 ILCS 5/11-204 (3rd or Subsequent Offense)
• Possessing/displaying a fraudulent driverʼs license or permit (Possessing a Fake I.D.) – 625 ILCS 5/6-301.2(b)(1)-(11).
• Possessing, using or allowing to be used any material to obtain information from the bar code or magnetic strip 625 ILCS 5/6-301.2(b-1)
• Presenting false information on an application for driver’s license or permit 625 ILCS 5/6-302(a)1
• Accepting false information or identification on an application for driver’s license or permit – 625 ILCS 5/6-302(a)2
• Making false affidavit, swearing or affirming falsely – 625 ILCS 5/6-302(a)3
• Driving while License Suspended/Revoked – 625 ILCS 5/6-303(a-3)
• Leaving the scene or failure to report an accident involving death or personal injury – 625 ILCS 5/11-401
• Reckless Driving (injury to child or cross guard) – 625 ILCS 5/11-503
• Aggravated Reckless Driving (Great Bodily Harm or permanent disability or disfigurement) – 625 ILCS 5/11-503
• Aggravated Street Racing (motor vehicle accident that resulted in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement) – 625 ILCS 5/11-506
• Failure to yield right-of-way or drive with due caution upon approaching a stationary emergency vehicle (causing bodily injury) – 625 ILCS 5/11-907(c)
• Abuse of use of a video device (watching videos while driving causing death)- 625 ILCS 5/12-604.1(a)
• Under age 19 aggravated cell phone use while driving causing death – 625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(b-5)
• Aggravated use of electronic communication device causing death – 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2(b-5)

Class A Misdemeanor Traffic Cases

The following offenses are all Class A traffic Misdemeanors. Class A traffic Misdemeanors are supervision and probation eligible. However, you could be sentenced up to 364 in the county jail.

• Violation of modification of rear license plate – 625 ILCS 5/3-413(j)
• Criminal Damage to Motor Vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/4-102
• Criminal Trespass to Motor Vehicle – 720 ILCS 5/21-2
• Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Peace Officer – 625 ILCS 5/11-204 (1st Offense – 6-month suspension; 2nd offense – 12-month suspension)
• Operating a vehicle without interlock device when one is required – 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(a)
• Allowing an unauthorized person to blow into an interlock device – 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(a-5)
• Tamper or circumvent a BAIID – 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(c)
• Displaying or causing to be displayed or having in possession any cancelled, revoked, suspended license or permit 625 ILCS 5/6-301(a)1.
• Lending a driver’s license or permit to another person or knowingly allowing the use thereof by another 625 ILCS 5/6-301(a)2.
• Displaying or representing as one’s own any driver’s license or permit issued to another 625 ILCS 5/6-301(a)3.
• Failing or refusing to surrender to the Secretary of State, or his agent or any peace officer upon his lawful demand, any driverʼs license or permit that has been suspended, revoked or cancelled 625 ILCS 5/6-301(a)4.
• Allowing any unlawful use of a driver’s license or permit issued to him/her 625 ILCS 5/6-301(a)5.
• Submitting to an examination or obtaining the services of another person to submit to an examination for the purpose of obtaining a driver’s license or permit for some other person 625 ILCS 5/6-301(a)6.
• Possessing/displaying/altering a fictitious driverʼs license or permit – 625 ILCS 5/6-301.1(a)(1)-(11).
• Driving while license suspended or revoked – 625 ILCS 5/6-303(a)
• Driving a commercial vehicle without obtaining a commercial driver’s license – 625 ILCS 5/6-507
  • Without CDL in possession – 625 ILCS 5/6-507(a)(1)
  • Without obtaining a CDL – 625 ILCS 5/6-507(a)(2)
  • Without the proper class of commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver’s license or endorsements
• Driving a commercial motor vehicle while driving privileges, license or permit is suspended, revoked, cancelled or disqualified – 625 ILCS 5/6-507(b)1
  • In violation of an out-of-service order – 625 ILCS 5/6-507(b)2
  • In violation of an out-of-service order while transporting passengers or hazardous material – 625 ILCS 5/6-507(b)3
• Willful Damage to Highways, Appurtenances, and Structures – 625 ILCS 5/11-312
• Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Damage to Vehicle – Collision involving damage to vehicles only – failure to stop, exchange information and make report – 625 ILCS 5/11-402(a) (subject to suspension)
• Duty to give information and render aid – Failure to stop and exchange information after motor vehicle collision – property damage only – 625 ILCS 5/11-403
• Failure to stop and exchange information or give aid after motor vehicle collision – personal injury or death involved – 625 ILCS 5/11-403
• Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property – Failure to notify owner after collision with unattended vehicle or other property – 625 ILCS 5/11-404
• Driving Under the Influence – 625 ILCS 5/11-501
• Possession of medical cannabis in a motor vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1
  • Use of medical cannabis within the passenger area of any motor vehicle in the State – 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1(a)
  • Possession of medical cannabis by driver or an agent in a non-sealed medical cannabis container – 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1(b)
  • Possession of medical cannabis by passenger in a non-sealed medical cannabis container – 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1(c)
• Possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15
  • Use of cannabis within the passenger area of any motor vehicle in the State – 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15(a)
  • Possession of cannabis by driver or an agent in a non-sealed medical cannabis container – 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15(b)
  • Possession of cannabis by passenger in a non-sealed medical cannabis container – 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15(c)
• Reckless Driving – 625 ILCS 5/11-503
• Street Racing or Drag Racing – 625 ILCS 5/11-506
• Speeding (35mph or more) – 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(b)
• Driving too close to bicyclist, pedestrian, or person riding horse or driving an animal drawn vehicle (no great bodily harm) – 625 ILCS 5/11-703(e)
• Failure to yield right-of-way or drive with due caution upon approaching a stationary emergency vehicle (causing damage to vehicle) – 625 ILCS 5/11-907(c)
• Hitchhiking – 625 ILCS 5/11-1006
• Pedestrians soliciting business (Panhandling) – 625 ILCS 5/11-1006
• Fraudulent disability license plate or parking decal or device 625 ILCS 5/11-1301.6
• Abuse of use of a video device (watching videos while driving causing great bodily harm)- 625 ILCS 5/12-604.1(a)
• Under age 19 aggravated cell phone use while driving (causing great bodily harm) – 625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(b-5)
• Aggravated use of electronic communication device causing great bodily harm – 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2(b-5)

Class B Misdemeanor Traffic Cases

The following offenses are all Class B Misdemeanors. Class B Misdemeanors are supervision and probation eligible. However, you could be sentenced up to 6 months in the county jail.

• Speeding (26 mph to 34 mph) – 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(a)
• Vehicle owner permitting street racing – Owner allowing use of vehicle for street racing – 625 ILCS 5/11-506
• Aggravated operating a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or moped on one wheel (2nd Conviction) – 625 ILCS 5/11-1403.2

Class C Misdemeanor Traffic Cases

The following offenses are all Class C Misdemeanors. Class C Misdemeanors are supervision and probation eligible. However, you could be sentenced up to 30 in the county jail.

• False motor vehicle accident reports or notices (Providing False Information regarding a crash) – 625 ILCS 5/11-409

Petty Traffic Violations

The following offenses are all petty traffic violations. Petty traffic violations are supervision and probation eligible. The judge cannot sentence you to jail for a petty traffic violation, but the judge can make you 1) pay a fine, 2) complete community service, 3) complete a defensive driving course, 4) obtain a license, 5) obtain insurance, 6) sit through (watch) court, or many other non-jail dispositions.

• Expired License Plate Registration (Expired Plate Sticker) – 625 ILCS 5/3-414
• Driving without liability insurance – Operation of uninsured motor vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/3-707(c-1)
• Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license or permit – 625 ILCS 5/6-101
• Violation of license classification for first and second division vehicles – 625 ILCS 5/6-104(a)
• Violation of classification for transporting persons for hire – 625 ILCS 5/6-104(b)
• Violation of classification for transporting property for hire – 625 ILCS 5/6-104(c)
• Violation of school bus driver permits625 ILCS 5/6-104(d) * Violation of school bus driver permits – 625 ILCS 5/6-104(d)
• Violation of religious bus driver classification – 625 ILCS 5/6-104(e)
• Violation of classification for transportation of the elderly – 625 ILCS 5/6-104(f)
• Violation of instruction permit – 625 ILCS 5/6-105
• Violation of instruction permit – 625 ILCS 5/6-107.1(a)
• Violation of nighttime driving restrictions — under age 18 – 625 ILCS 5/6-107.1(b)
• Violation of nighttime driving restrictions – 625 ILCS 5/6-110(a-1)
• Violation of restriction on driver’s license, special restricted license or permit – 625 ILCS 5/6-113(e)
• Driving with a foreign license during period of suspension in this state – 625 ILCS 5/6-210(1)
• Driving with a foreign license during period of revocation in this state – 625 ILCS 5/6-210(2)
• Failure to obey lawful order of authorized officer 625 ILCS 5/11-203 (mandatory $150 fine).
• Disregarding official traffic-control device – 625 ILCS 5/11-305
• Disregarding traffic-control light – 625 ILCS 5/11-306
• Disregarding lane-control signal – 625 ILCS 5/11-308
• Disregarding flashing traffic signal – 625 ILCS 5/11-309
• Failure of driver to give notice of an accident – 625 ILCS 5/11-407
  • By Driver – 625 ILCS 5/11-407(a)
  • By Passenger if Driver is physically unable to – 625 ILCS 5/11-407(b)
• Illegal transportation, possession, or carrying any alcoholic liquor within the passenger area of any motor vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/11-502(a)
• Squealing or screeching tires – 625 ILCS 5/11-505
• Speeding too fast for conditions – 625 ILCS 5/11-601(a)
• Speeding (25 mph and under) – 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(a)
• Minimum speed regulation – Driving below minimum speed limit – 625 ILCS 5/11-606(a)
• Driving below minimum speed limit on Illinois Tollway – 625 ILCS 5/11-606(b)
• Special speed limitation on elevated structures – Exceeding maximum speed limit on bridge or elevated structure – 625 ILCS 5/11-608
• Failure to drive on right side of roadway – 625 ILCS 5/11-701
• Improper passing upon meeting an approaching vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/11-702
• Overtaking a vehicle on the left – Improper passing on the left – 625 ILCS 5/11-703(a)
• Failure to yield right-of-way to vehicle passing – 625 ILCS 5/11-703(b)
• Improper passing with a two wheeled vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/11-703(c)
• Improper passing of bicycle or individual – 625 ILCS 5/11-703(d)
• Improper passing on the right – 625 ILCS 5/11-704
• Improper passing on the left – 625 ILCS 5/11-705
• Driving on the left side of roadway where prohibited – 625 ILCS 5/11-706
• Driving on left side of roadway in a no-passing zone – 625 ILCS 5/11-707(b)
• Passing in a no-passing zone – 625 ILCS 5/11-707(d)
• Driving wrong way on one-way street or highway or around traffic island – 625 ILCS 5/11-708
• Improper traffic lane usage — single lane – 625 ILCS 5/11-709(a)
• Improper center lane usage – 625 ILCS 5/11-709(b)
• Improper traffic lane usage — traffic light – 625 ILCS 5/11-709(c)
• Improper traffic lane usage – 625 ILCS 5/11-709(d)
• Driving on the shoulder – Passing on shoulder while merging into traffic – 625 ILCS 5/11-709.1
• Following too closely – 625 ILCS 5/11-710
• Improper entry or exit from controlled access roadway – 625 ILCS 5/11-711(a)
• Operating an improper vehicle on a controlled access roadway – 625 ILCS 5/11-711(b)
• Improper turn at intersection – 625 ILCS 5/11-801
• Improper U-turn – 625 ILCS 5/11-802
• Unsafe movement of vehicle from parked position – 625 ILCS 5/11-803
• Failure to give stop or turn signal – 625 ILCS 5/11-804
• Improper stop or turn signal – 625 ILCS 5/11-805
• Improper arm signal – 625 ILCS 5/11-806
• Failure to yield right-of-way at intersection – 625 ILCS 5/11-901
• Failure to yield right-of-way at T-intersection – 625 ILCS 5/11-901.01
• Improper left turn with oncoming traffic – 625 ILCS 5/11-902
• Failure to stop or yield right-of-way to pedestrians at intersections or crosswalks with traffic control devices – 625 ILCS 5/11-903
• Failure to observe stop or yield right-of-way sign – 625 ILCS 5/11-904
• Improper merging into traffic – 625 ILCS 5/11-905
• Failure to yield right-of-way upon emerging from private road or driveway – 625 ILCS 5/11-906
• Failure to yield right-of-way to emergency vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/11-907
• Failure to reduce speed/change lane for disabled vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/11-907.5(a)
• Failure to yield right-of-way to authorized vehicle or pedestrian engaged in work within any highway construction or maintenance area – 625 ILCS 5/11-908(a)
• Failure to yield right-of-way to authorized vehicle displaying flashing lights engaged in work upon a highway – 625 ILCS 5/11-908(b)
• Failure to stop at highway construction sign – 625 ILCS 5/11-908(c)
• Failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrians at crosswalks without traffic control devices – 625 ILCS 5/11-1002(a)
• Passing vehicle stopped for pedestrian – 625 ILCS 5/11-1002(d)
• Failure to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian at an intersection – 625 ILCS 5/11-1002(e)
• Failure to yield to a pedestrian in school zone – 625 ILCS 5/11-1002.5
• Failure to exercise due care for pedestrian or bicyclist – 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1
• Failure to yield right-of-way to blind or hearing impaired (clearly visible disabilities) pedestrian – 625 ILCS 5/11-1004
• Failure to yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk – 625 ILCS 5/11-1008
• Improper passing of street car on the left – 625 ILCS 5/11-1101
• Improper passing on the right or failure to stop for a street car – 625 ILCS 5/11-1102
• Obstructing street car traffic – 625 ILCS 5/11-1103
• Driving through safety zone – 625 ILCS 5/11-1104
• Failure to stop for approaching railroad train or signal – 625 ILCS 5/11-1201
• Failure to stop before reaching railroad crossing if tracks are not clear – 625 ILCS 5/11-1201(a)
• Failure to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at the railroad crossing 625 ILCS 5/11-1201(a)
• Failure to slow down and check that tracks are clear of approaching train – 625 ILCS 5/11-1201(a-5)
• Failure to negotiate a railroad-highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance – 625 ILCS 5/11-1201(d-1)
• Failure to stop at railroad grade crossing – 625 ILCS 5/11-1202
• Improper movement of heavy equipment across railroad grade crossing – 625 ILCS 5/11-1203
• Disregarding stop or yield sign at an intersection – 625 ILCS 5/11-1204
• Failure to yield right-of-way upon emerging from alley or driveway – 625 ILCS 5/11-1205
• Unauthorized use of disability placard or device 625 ILCS 5/11-1301.3(a-1)
• Unauthorized use of deceased person’s disability placard or device – 625 ILCS 5/11-1301.3(a-2)
• Limitations on backing (unsafe backing) – 625 ILCS 5/11-1402(a)
• Limitations on backing upon controlled access highway – 625 ILCS 5/11-1402(b)
• Motorcycle operating violation or passenger equipment violation – 625 ILCS 5/11-1403
• Motorized pedal cycle operating violation – 625 ILCS 5/11-1403.1
• Operation of motorcycle on one wheel — reckless driving – 625 ILCS 5/11-1403.2
• Motorcycle glasses, goggles, or shield violation – 625 ILCS 5/11-1404
• Motorcycle equipment violation – 625 ILCS 5/11-1405
• Driving upon sidewalk – 625 ILCS 5/11-1412.1
• Passing a school bus receiving or discharging children – 625 ILCS 5/11-1414(a)
• Illegal operation of farm tractor upon highway – 625 ILCS 5/11-1418
• Failure to have space to drive through railroad crossing – 625 ILCS 5/11-1425(b)
• Operating a low speed vehicle without a valid license – 625 ILCS 5/11-1426.2g
• Improper position of motorized pedal cycle on roadway – 625 ILCS 5/11-1505
• Riding motorized pedal cycle more than two abreast on roadway – 625 ILCS 5/11-1505.1
• Violation of lamps on motorized pedal cycle – 625 ILCS 5/11-1507.1
• Improper left turn on pedal cycle – 625 ILCS 5/11-1510(b)
• Head, tail or side light violation – 625 ILCS 5/12-201(b)
• No stop lights – 625 ILCS 5/12-208(a)
• No turn signal lights – 625 ILCS 5/12-208(b)
• No turn signal lights on trailers or semitrailers – 625 ILCS 5/12-208(c)
• Defective brakes – 625 ILCS 5/12-301
• Violation of Seat Belt Act – 625 ILCS 5/12-603.1
• Abuse of use of a video device (watching videos while driving)- 625 ILCS 5/12-604.1(a)
• Under age 19 using cell phone while driving – 625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(b)
• Under age 19 aggravated cell phone use while driving (personal injury) – 625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(b-5)
• Using a wireless phone in a school or construction zone or within 500 feet of an emergency scene 625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(e)
• Aggravated use of a wireless phone in a school or construction zone or within 500 feet of an emergency scene – 625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(e-5)
• Using an electronic communication device – 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2(b)
• Aggravated use of electronic communication device – 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2(b-5)
• Motor vehicle with sound amplification system (Excessively Loud Music) – 625 ILCS 5/12-611
• Violation of possession and use of radar or laser jamming devices – 625 ILCS 5/12-613(a)
• Possession of radar detector in CMV – 625 ILCS 5/12-714(a)
• School bus identification and warning light violation – 625 ILCS 5/12-804
• Failure to fasten or secure any protruding component of a vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/15-106
• Spilling or unsafe load – 625 ILCS 5/15-109
• Improper towing of a vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/15-110
• Improper pushing of another vehicle – 625 ILCS 5/15-114
• Failure to show proof of financial responsibility – 625 ILCS 5/8-101; 625 ILCS 5/8-101.1; and 625 ILCS 5/9-101
• Violation of Child Passenger Protection Act, Unrestrained child – 625 ILCS 25/4

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