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Attn: Those driving In Illinois

Posted by posterdistrict • 6/06/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: Driving

Attention all Illinois drivers and those visiting...

Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones starting in July.

Beginning in July the State of Illinois will use 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, but the SECOND offense will cost $1000.00 and comes with a 90-Day suspension.

Drivers will also receive demerit points against their license , which allows insurance companies to raise their rates.

This represents the harshest penalty structure yet for a city or state using PHOTO enforcements. The State will begin with TWO camera vans issuing tickets in work zones with speed limits lowered to 45 MPH.

Photographs of both the Driver's face and License plate are taken.

For more info: www.dot.state.il.us /press/r033005.html

User Comments

6/06/08

calais50

Wow, that is really harsh.

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6/06/08

thewriterspulse

Gah...I hate this place. Though I understand that people need to slow the hell down sometimes (especially when you have crazy worker people wandering around on the highway).

I just don't like the whole photo thing, but whatever.

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1. 6/06/08
  
  calais50
  
  Yep, it's the whole Big Brother looking over your shoulder issue.
6/06/08

richrf

I live in Chicago, and heard about this. Thanks for the reminder.

Rich

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6/06/08

friedclyde

nice avatar reflects the worlds sentiments at the moment!

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6/06/08

Teck

Wow thats harsh
nice avatar posterdistrict,

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1. 6/06/08
  
  Theresa111
  
  Love your avatar
6/06/08

MadameX

I'm almost tempted to try it. I've been wanting for YEARS to file a constitutional challenge to those photo things.

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1. 6/06/08
  
  Theresa111
  
  Do it. Do it!
6/06/08

clioandme

In France the authorities are having a hard time keeping up with the vandals who take the things down.

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