A reader contacted us looking for a Skokie traffic ticket attorney. He was not sure if he needed an attorney because this was “only” his second ticket. He had one ticket for 15 over about a year ago and he just paid that ticket. This one was for 18 over and he was just verifying if a lawyer was needed.
We asked the key question which is how old are you? The caller was 20 which is why he needs an attorney.
In Illinois, if you get more than two tickets in a 24 month period and are under 21 years old when it happens, if you are convicted on both your driver’s license will be suspended. This is a relatively newer law and can create stress for many drivers as well as their parents who are often forced to chauffeur them around.
Bottom line for young drivers is that you never want to simply plead guilty to a traffic charge, especially if you have one conviction on your record already. Beyond your insurance sky-rocketing, it will put your license at risk. If you do have one moving violation ticket you need to be very careful when you are driving. Young drivers seem to be targets in general, but when your license is at risk you have no choice.
So what do you think? If you are over 21, it takes three convictions in a 12 month period to lose your license. Are the laws too harsh on young drivers?
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