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It’s important to take prompt action when you have been issued a traffic citation. Remember that by mailing in a payment for the traffic violation you are admitting guilt and a conviction will be entered into your driving record. We will work hard to minimize possible consequences and provide the best possible representation.
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Illinois Red Light Ticket Attorney - Traffic Light Tickets - Stop Sign Tickets
You may receive a red light photo violation:
• If you made a right turn on red without coming to a complete stop
• If you entered an intersection AFTER the traffic signal has turned red
The red light camera tickets are similar to parking tickets. They don't go on your driving record, and they don't increase your insurance rates. If a camera is used to identify the red light violation, the state will mail you a copy of your photo, along with an explanation of your citation and the amount of fine which needs to be paid. Red light camera tickets are viewed as a non-moving violation because there is no real way to prove who was driving the car at the time of the violation. Red light tickets caught on camera carry a fine of $100.
If, however, you have several unpaid red light tickets, the consequences become more severe. If you have several unpaid camera issued red light tickets your license may get suspended even though the tickets were issued through the automated red light camera and this is not considered a moving violation when the ticket is from an automated source. In Illinois, the ticket is against the owner of the car, not the person driving at the time.
If you have been issued a failure to stop ticket for a red light violation or a stop sign violation, the consequences are serious. A police officer issued citation for failure to stop is considered a moving violation and points are added to your driver's license if you plead guilty or are convicted of this infraction. Convictions for red light and stop sign tickets can result in a possible license suspension and increased insurance fees.
Tim Henderson, an experienced traffic ticket attorney in Cook, Kane, DuPage and Will Counties including the cities of Joliet, Oak Brook & Chicago, can help. When faced with tickets that have such serious possible consequences, Tim Henderson can help you protect your driving record and your driving privileges. Call for a free consultation today.
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