Traffic Violations

Tens of thousands of people receive traffic tickets each year on Illinois roadways. Most minor traffic tickets are classified as petty class offenses, punishable in the courts by fine only. However, don’t be deceived into thinking there are no other consequences! The Secretary of State, which controls driving privileges in Illinois, has broad powers to SUSPEND or REVOKE your driving privileges. In most cases the State Prosecutors don’t even have to warn you that a traffic ticket will cause you to lose your license.

For Example:

• If you are convicted of failing to get into the far lane of traffic when a cop is stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights on you receive a THREE MONTH SUSPENSION automatically by the Secretary of State.
• If you are under 21 years of age and receive convictions on ANY two traffic tickets your license is SUSPENDED for a period of time of ONE to TWELVE months! If the tickets have enough points attached it may even result in your license being REVOKED!
• If you are found guilty of passing a stopped school bus or even just passing a school bus that is putting out its arm you automatically receive a THREE MONTH SUSPENSION!

These are just a few ways that you may lose your license with petty class traffic tickets. Don’t go to court alone and guess at what the consequences may be. The attorneys at ADDY, BUSH, AND ASSOCIATES P.C. have a combined 65 years of experience dealing with these traffic issues. Each attorney is trained to listen to your situation and help pursue the best alternative to meet your goals within the law. Call (309) 353-6466 to set up a free initial consultation. You will not regret it!