Sometimes, getting a traffic ticket is just an annoyance. If you have never had a ticket before, or it has been a very long time since the last time you were ticketed, you might not need to be too concerned about a simple speeding ticket or cell phone use violation. However, if you have had several tickets in the past five years, your driving privileges might be at risk. Too many violations can lead to a loss of license and increased insurance premiums when you can start driving again. More costly violations, such as speeding in a school zone, might also be worth fighting back against with the help of an Arlington Heights, IL traffic violations attorney. An attorney can help you understand what impact your ticket might have and whether contesting the ticket is best for you.
Repeated Traffic Violations and Your Driver’s License
Like many states, Illinois assigns points to your driver’s license each time you are cited. More points are assessed for more serious traffic offenses. For example, a ticket for running a red light would result in more points on your license than a ticket for a nonworking headlight. If you get too many points, your license can be suspended. If you have two or more tickets from the last five years, you may be very close to reaching that limit and losing your driver’s license.