Aggravated Speeding

While most speeding violations in Illinois are handled as petty traffic offenses, excessive speeding can result in criminal charges carrying the possibility of jail time, substantial fines, and a permanent criminal record.

Driving 26 to 34 miles per hour over the posted speed limit is a Class B Misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in County Jail, a fine of up to $1,500, or a combination of both.

Driving 35 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in County Jail, a fine of up to $2,500, or a combination of both.

In addition to criminal penalties, an aggravated speeding conviction may result in increased insurance premiums, driver's license consequences, and serious repercussions for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders.

An experienced attorney can evaluate the circumstances surrounding the traffic stop, review the methods used to determine your speed, identify potential legal defenses, and work to reduce or avoid the penalties associated with these charges.

SOURCE(S): 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5