Double L Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 If you head our way this summer, watch your speed.IF YOU ARE DRIVING TO DECATUR, PLEASE WATCH YOUR SPEED LIMIT!!! See below:Subject: Illinois to start using Photo Radar in July !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 anice $375.00 ticket in the mail. Beginning July 1st, the State ofIllinois will begin using the speed cameras in areas designated as "WorkZones" on major freeways. Anyone caught by these devices will be maileda $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 unitinvolving PHOTO speed enforcement. The State already has two cameravans on line issuing tickets 24/7 in work zones with speed limitslowered to 45 MPH. Photos of both the Driver's face and License plateare taken. Pass this on!!!For more info: http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033005.html Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9797-watch-your-speed-in-illinois/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks for the heads up. What is the status on the speed limit bill in Illinois? I keep hearing about the split speed limit going away same as Ohio. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9797-watch-your-speed-in-illinois/#findComment-36950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks for the heads up. What is the status on the speed limit bill in Illinois? I keep hearing about the split speed limit going away same as Ohio.Honestly I don't really know, I think they are gonna do away with the split speed limit. I heard in Ohio they are gonna raise the speed limit to 70 but keep trucks at 65, but I think that was just rumor there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9797-watch-your-speed-in-illinois/#findComment-36955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 The "Storm Troopers" are out there in WI too.This past week the motorcycle cops have been working in packs of 3 or 4 on a stretch of highway.A radar unit sits on an overpass, and radios to the bike cops to tell them which vehicle to go after.. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9797-watch-your-speed-in-illinois/#findComment-36957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for the heads up. What is the status on the speed limit bill in Illinois? I keep hearing about the split speed limit going away same as Ohio.http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus...&SpecSess=0sent to the governor on 6/16...haven't heard if he's signed it or vetoed it or if he just plans to sit on it for a while... Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9797-watch-your-speed-in-illinois/#findComment-37044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Just realized Saturday that Rt 30 just west of Canton states "60 mph", no split mph for trucks. Not sure how new the sign is? Don't pay that much attention LOL!!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9797-watch-your-speed-in-illinois/#findComment-37067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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