Beginning July 1st, the State of Illinois

99PreludeSh · Post by **99PreludeSh** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:13 pm

just got this in an email so watch your speed

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 to everyone you know who might be affected!!!

m6speed · Post by **m6speed** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:18 pm

eh, i don't speed through work zones so i'm not worried about it.

gsrauto98 · Post by **gsrauto98** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:30 pm

one mph over though, what if your speedometer is a little off?

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:33 pm

I cant see them being able to hold people to such a strict tolerance when factory speedometers can vary. Hell even tire pressure could make up that 1mph difference.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:45 pm

Then be smart, and think about the workers, and slow down to 5mph under the speed limit in case you have a speedo that can "vary"

Thank God I've got a PHD in Astro Physics to come to that conclusion. :PDT_021:

99PreludeSh · Post by **99PreludeSh** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:57 pm

99BlackHatch;187092 wrote:Then be smart, and think about the workers, and slow down to 5mph under the speed limit in case you have a speedo that can "vary"

Thank God I've got a PHD in Astro Physics to come to that conclusion. :PDT_021:

DING DING DING!!

those workers are so close to the road its crazy I usually am very cautious when in work zones.

gsrauto98 · Post by **gsrauto98** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:13 pm

99preludesh;187095 wrote:DING DING DING!!

those workers are so close to the road its crazy I usually am very cautious when in work zones.

So am I but i just see alot of other people bitching and complaining when they get the ticket, Illinois is pretty strict when it comes to moving violations though which is a good thing. Well thanks for the warning anyways

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:21 pm

looks like its probably time to plot a course to IA that doesn't involve a lot of time in Illinois.

eh2_Erik · Post by **eh2_Erik** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:22 pm

Another reason to hate Illinois.

kikkinasphalt · Post by **kikkinasphalt** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:23 pm

99BlackHatch;187092 wrote:Then be smart, and think about the workers, and slow down to 5mph under the speed limit in case you have a speedo that can "vary"

Thank God I've got a PHD in Astro Physics to come to that conclusion. :PDT_021:

bwahahahahaha