Pulled Over? Ticketed? Facing Suspension?
Many people treat traffic tickets as minor inconveniences — until they lose their license, get hit with major fines, or face jail time. In Illinois, traffic offenses range from basic speeding violations to criminal charges like reckless driving or driving on a suspended license. Even a few moving violations can trigger serious consequences, including a revoked license or insurance hikes.
Whether you want to fight a ticket, avoid license suspension, or keep a criminal charge off your record, you need an experienced Illinois traffic lawyer to guide you through it.
Common Traffic Offenses in Illinois
Common types of traffic offenses we see include:
Speeding
Minor speeding (1–25 mph over limit)
Aggravated speeding (26–35 mph over: Class B misdemeanor; 35+ mph over: Class A misdemeanor)
Construction zone or school zone violations
Reckless Driving
Class A misdemeanor
Defined as driving “with willful disregard for the safety of persons or property”
May lead to jail, license suspension, and insurance loss
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License
Can be a Class A misdemeanor or felony depending on why your license was suspended
Often triggered by unpaid tickets, DUI suspensions, or too many moving violations
Driving Without Insurance
Minimum fines of $500+
Possible vehicle impoundment
Automatic driver’s license suspension
Fleeing or Eluding Police
Class A misdemeanor or felony depending on circumstances
Involves failing to stop when signaled by law enforcement
Harsh consequences including jail and license revocation
CDL Violations
Commercial drivers face disqualification for many traffic offenses, even in personal vehicles
Speeding, following too closely, and logbook or weight violations can trigger CDL suspension
We fight to keep your record clean and your livelihood intact
Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) & Traffic Defense
Your CDL is your livelihood — and one offense can put it all at risk. In addition to standard driving infractions, CDL drivers may need an experienced Illinois traffic lawyer if accused of:
Speeding or lane violations
Logbook falsification
Load and axle violations
Railroad crossing violations
DUI and implied consent refusals
Defense Strategies for Traffic Charges
Good attorneys fight traffic tickets and criminal traffic offenses with a range of proven strategies:
Illegal traffic stops or lack of probable cause
Speed limit sign placement or obscured signs
Faulty red-light or speed camera evidence
Driving due to emergency or necessity
Radar calibration errors
Constitutional violations during arrest or stop
In many misdemeanor or felony traffic cases, we have been successful negotiating for amended charges to protect our clients driving privileges.
217 Law Attorneys
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Courtney Anderson
Courtney practices criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Never shy of a difficult or high-profile case, she has won numerous awards for her advocacy, including recently being selected as a finalist for top lawyer in Macon County.
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Fallon Conner
Fallon practices criminal defense and family law. As a former prosecutor, she has unique insight into the criminal justice system. She enjoys being in the courtroom and has a great track record of success in bench and jury trials.
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Zach Anderson
Zach focuses on helping injured clients with workers compensation, personal injury, and products liability claims. He has successfully resolved multiple single-party injury cases for over $1 million, and has helped recover millions for users of bad products.
We want to work with you.
Phone:
217-217-0217
Address:
132 S. Water St., Suite 628. Decatur, IL 62523
Email:
info@217law.com
Where We Work:
We help clients throughout the 217 area code with injury claims and general civil litigation. We practice criminal defense and family law in Macon and surrounding counties.
