New Illinois Law: "Sign and Drive" for Traffic Tickets

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New Illinois Law: “Sign and Drive” for Traffic Tickets

The Davis Law Group, P.C.

August 11, 2014

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A new Illinois law eliminates the requirement that drivers post their license as bail for certain traffic tickets. The “Sign and Drive” law (Senate Bill 2583) permits the driver’s signature on the traffic citation to guarantee their appearance in court or payment of required fines.

Under the new law, the Secretary of State may still suspend the driving privileges of those drivers who fail to comply with the citation. Driver’s are no longer required to hand over their driver’s license, which for many is the only form of identification they carry. The new law, signed by Gov. Quinn on Saturday, is effective immediately.

Drivers won’t need to hand over license as bail for traffic offenses, www.chicagotribune.com, August 10, 2014

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