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Illinois Work Zone Speeding Tickets

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What the Law Says

Construction zone speed limits are generally 45 m.p.h. In addition to pulling over drivers and giving speeding tickets, the Illinois State Police are legally authorized to enforce this speed limit by automated photograph devices. The traffic offense of speeding in a construction zone carries a mandatory minimum fine of $375. See 625 ILCS 5/11-605.1. Traffic court judges are not permitted to reduce these fines.

 

Must-Appear Court Dates

When a driver receives a ticket in the mail from the Illinois State Police for speeding in a construction zone, he or she MUST appear in court on the scheduled court date. Failure to appear for the court date can result in the suspension of that person's drivers' license (e.g., a failure-to-appear suspension).

 

Suspension of Drivers' License

Repeat offenders are subject to a very serious penalty. A second or subsequent ticket for speeding in a construction zone within two years of the date of the previous violation will result in a driver's license suspension. See 625 ILCS 5/11-605.1. The offense of driving during a suspension is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 364 days in county jail and a fine of $2,500) and will cause the Illinois Secretary of State to double the period of suspension.

 

Defenses to a Photo-Enforced Work Zone Ticket

The law provides several defenses to a ticket for speeding in a work zone, the most intuitive defense being, "I was not speeding." Although drivers are entitled to represent themselves in court, very few, if any, have ever been able to effectively use these defenses.