Merle Coggins Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) I just got the following message from a lawyer friend of mine. It looks like Illinois is getting serious about speeding through "work zones". A reminder... Starts in July! Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in July. One mile per hour over the speed limit and the machine will get you a nice $375.00 ticket in the mail. Beginning July 1st, the State of Illinois will begin using the speed cameras in areas designated as "Work Zones" on major freeways. Anyone caught by these devices will be mailed a $375.00 ticket for the FIRST offense. The SECOND offense will cost $1000.00 and comes with a 90-Day suspension. Drivers will also receive demerit points against their license, which allow insurance companies to raise insurance rates. This is the harshest penalty structure ever set for a governmental unit involving PHOTO speed enforcement. The State already has two camera vans on line issuing tickets 24/7 in work zones with speed limits lowered to 45 MPH. Photos of both the Driver's face and License plate are taken. Pass this on! In the current economy, the state will be looking for your $$'s. http://www.dot.state.il.us/safetyEng/FactSheet_032608.pdf http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r062409.html Edited July 1, 2009 by Merle Coggins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 We had cameras setup for red lights. About a year later the state declared them unconstitutional and they had to refund everyones money! 1mph over is pretty strict. What if your speedo reads 1mph low. Screwed. Update: per snopes this isn't new. They have been doing this since 2006. Also it says the 1mph over part may be an exaggeration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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