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Illinois to start using Photo Radar

By Justin Brown ( Contact ) July 1, 2009

I know that WJVL has many listeners in Northern, Illinois. I get several phone calls during the 'Drive at 5' from people either coming from or going to Illinois on the way home from work. If you are driving through work zones in Illinois, beware! A new law starts today.

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!!!

Click HERE for more information. Slow down and drive safe!

jbrown
Jul 2, 2009 at 1:35 p.m.
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whydoyouask,

Thanks for the comment. Regarding "one mile over the speed limit", I should have simply said, "be careful" even if you go 1 mile over the speed limit. I've heard discussions from IL lawmakers who want to really drive home the point that "speeding is speeding" even if it's only "one mile over" the posted 45 MPH in Work Zones. My whole purpose on this post was to point out the severity of speeding in work zones in Illinois.

Justin Brown

whydoyouask
Jul 2, 2009 at 10:51 a.m.
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I'd like to know where you found the info regarding being ticketed for being "one mile per hour over the speed limit?"

The link you provided, as well as a separate Q&A for the program, make no mention of this. In addition, it appears drivers have a chance to slow down before the actual camera radar is triggered.

While I don't condone speeding, especially in work zones, I think this is important info to include.

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