Traffic courts hear more cases than any other court. Hundreds of thousands of traffic cases are heard each year in courts throughout Illinois.
Some traffic violations are settled before they reach the court, if the driver pays the fine and simultaneously admits his or her guilt. Choosing to proceed in this manner, however, will usually result in a conviction on the driver's record for the citation.
Frequently, however, the driver will appear in traffic court. Some drivers may desire a court hearing in order to work out a more acceptable negotiated plea. Furthermore, court appearances are mandatory for certain traffic offenses, including driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, and operating a vehicle without a valid driver's license.
Among the most common traffic violations are speeding, running a red light, and failure to provide proof of insurance. Other violations drivers may commit include disobeying the Child Passenger Safety Act; DUI; drag racing; reckless driving; leaving the scene of an accident where property damage, injury or death is involved; fleeing to elude police; and failing to wear a seatbelt while driving. Illinois also recently passed a law prohibiting texting or using a cell phone in any way while driving.#trafficcourt, #traffictickets,
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