Although a traffic ticket may seem like a fairly minor hassle, the consequences of receiving one can be quite serious. If you are pulled over by a law enforcement officer and issued a ticket for aggravated speeding (speeding 26 mph or more over the limit), your potential consequences will include jail time, probation, a permanent criminal record, and hefty fines. Speeding 26-34 mph over the limit is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail. And if you are stopped for moving at 35 mph or more over the speed limit, you will be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail.
The speeding violation lawyers of Bruno Law Offices have been helping traffic offenders in the Champaign and Urbana areas for years.To get the experienced help and legal advice you need to fight your ticket, contact us today by calling (217) 328-6000.
Illinois Speed Limits
Illinois has established state-wide speed limits that vary depending on the local environment. According to the Illinois Rules of the Road, these limits are as follows:
- Rural Areas – 55 mph
- Urban Areas – 30 mph
- Alleys – 15 mph
- School Zones – 20 mph
- Interstate tollways, freeways, some highways – 65 mph
- Highways – 55 mph
When traveling in the above areas, you should expect for the speed limits to match these numbers. In some areas, however, the Department of Safety may have either increased or decreased the speed limits. You should always keep an eye on posted road signs.
If you have been given a ticket for a speeding violation, then an experienced lawyer can help you avoid large fines and high insurance rates. Call the Champaign-Urbana speeding lawyers of Bruno Law Offices at (217) 328-6000 to find out more about how we can help you.
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Aggravated speeding tickets can result in jail time, probation, a permanent criminal record, hefty fines, an increase in your insurance rates, and required attendance in driving school. To help avoid these serious consequences, contact the Champaign speeding violation lawyers of Bruno Law Offices at (217) 328-6000.