JofZ
06-18-2007, 03:16 PM
Subject: Illinois radar starts in July
>
> Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in
> July. Second offense tickets are $1,000 with license suspension.
> 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. 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
> enforcement's.
>
> 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.
>
>Pass this on to everyone you know !!!!
>for more info: http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033005.html
>
> Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in
> July. Second offense tickets are $1,000 with license suspension.
> 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. 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
> enforcement's.
>
> 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.
>
>Pass this on to everyone you know !!!!
>for more info: http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033005.html