I just got an email with this information and thought I'd pass it on to anyone coming into or through Illinois after July 1st! The state's been talking about this for a long time ... but this is what I've just heard ....

Photo Radar Starts in July!!

For more info: http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033005.html

I thought all of you should know about this, word has it that they are not going to give an inch on this. One mile per hour over the speed limit and the machine will get you.

Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in July.

Beginning in July the State of Illinois will use speed cameras in areas designated as "Work Zones" on major freeways.

Anyone caught by these devices will be mailed a $375 ticket for the FIRST offense, but the SECOND offense will cost $1000.00 and comes with a 90-Day suspension. Drivers will also receive demerit points against their license, which allows insurance companies to raise their rates.

This represents the harshest penalty structure yet for a city or state using PHOTO enforcements. The State will begin with TWO camera vans issuing tickets in work zones with speed limits lowered to 45 MPH. Photographs of both the driver's face and license plate are taken. Pass this on to everyone you know!!!!

Why do I believe the revenue base is a MORE important consideration than the safety regards?








(.... because they've done the same thing with red light cameras here.)

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Dont speed and then it won't be a problem

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Thanks for the heads up!

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Wise words!

Coming back from Joliet this afternoon we noticed a motorcycle sitting on a ramp by the interstate. In the next 2 or 3 miles ... five cars were pulled over by State Police on motorcycles. That was near Pontiac Illinois on I-55. Nothing to do with the photo ticketing but it made me glad I had my cruise set for the speed limit.