The year 2020 came with many changes, both in Chicago and across the country. As more people started to stay home, the streets became clearer for those who were still traveling. With nothing in front of them, Chicago motorists started driving faster. Not wanting to...
Traffic Tickets
Breaking down the points system for traffic offenses in Illinois
For many people, driving is an essential part of their daily lives. You might not be able to get to work, school, the grocery store or other places without the ability to drive – at least, not without it being a major inconvenience to find other modes of...
Hottest spots for speed traps
You never know where speed traps may be lurking. Thanks to apps like Apple Maps, Google Maps and Waze, users can now report speed traps to spare others the fate of getting pulled over and ticketed. However, you might not always be using navigation while driving. And...
Chicago is home to high traffic fines
There is never a good time to receive a traffic ticket. Even if you can afford the fine, tickets tend to be unpredictable and frustrating. While you may have the notice to renew your vehicle’s registration stickers, it can be challenging to make time to make the...
Do you know what to do when you’re pulled over?
Flashing lights are the last thing you want to see in your rearview mirror. There is a brief moment after you pull over when you hope the officer will not follow you to the side of the road, followed by a distinct sinking feeling when you see you are getting pulled...
Could a traffic ticket impact my job?
For the most part, driving a vehicle is how many people get to work every day. For others, driving is even more critical because all or part of their job includes driving as a requirement. Dealing with a traffic ticket can be more complex when it could impact your...
The end of Illinois traffic ticket quotas?
Productivity quotas are helpful in many industries so that the people in charge know that their employees are using their time to advance the business. While some jobs are simpler to measure than others, there are often still standards. When it is time to measure...
When can police search my car?
You can probably point to a culmination of movies, television and news clips for the confusion you feel when you try to recognize when police can and cannot search your vehicle. Even people who have been through an officer’s search of their vehicle may not fully...
Does your teen know how to handle being pulled over?
Whether it is the first time or the fiftieth time, getting pulled over by police can be nerve-wracking. An event that is challenging for adults to deal with can be worse for a teen driver trying to recall what they saw other people doing. It is possible to have a...
How much do I have to tell police if I’m pulled over?
Flashing lights in the rearview mirror is not a sight anyone wants to see. Whether it is a minor violation or something more serious, it is human nature to expect the worst. It seems like any police encounter comes with many questions. You may already know that it is...