John Randal Kopp

Defending Your Rights, Protecting Your Future

Traffic Tickets

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...

Could a traffic ticket affect my CDL?

While the hours can get long, commercial driving can be a great way to make a living, especially if you like driving. For many, life on the road helps them afford the life they enjoy. An essential part of commercial driving is maintaining and keeping your commercial...

Traffic tickets can affect the ability to retain a CDL

The state of Illinois subjects commercial driver’s license holders to slightly more severe penalties than standard drivers. With a CDL representing a person’s ability to make a living in many cases, it is essential drivers understand how traffic tickets can affect...

What to know about the driver’s license point system

What Happens After Getting a Traffic Ticket? Everyone tries to drive safely, but every now and then drivers make mistakes. Getting a traffic ticket may seem just an inconvenience. A day at the courthouse or an unexpected fine.  Under the state’s point system, however,...

How to evade traffic tickets

According to USAToday, individuals should employ radar detectors. When they are unable to control the habit of excessive speeding, they may buy a radar detector. The device will help them by detecting the electromagnetic frequency of the radar guns. Therefore, they...

Can I contest a traffic ticket?

Illinois traffic tickets have two boxes that a police officer must mark. One box requires you to go to court, while the other does not. In the event you are not required to go to court, you have a decision to make. You may decide to go ahead and plead guilty to the...

Police issuing tickets to school zone drivers

Law enforcement agencies and government personnel in Illinois are reminding people to drive safely in school zones and around school buses. They are also asking drivers and others to make reports to law enforcement when they see dangerous driving in these areas....

Illinois police praise Speed Awareness Day efforts

It's safe to say that most Illinois motorists hate to receive a speeding ticket. However, local and state law enforcement agencies frequently plan new ticketing campaigns that aim to further crack down on speeding and other traffic violations. On July 24, 2019, the...

Illinois drivers and the effects of speed traps

In Illinois and across the country, speed continues to be a leading cause of accidents. According to the Illinois State Police, it also plays a huge role in motor vehicle injuries. Approximately 40% of those involved in a speed-related accident will sustain some form...

Fines for moving violations increasing in Illinois

The fines for certain types of traffic violations in the state of Illinois will be increasing as of July 1. On that date, the fine for not using a seat belt correctly will go up to $164 from $60. Furthermore, texting and driving will become a moving violation after a...

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