Consequences of DUI on a commercial driver’s license
A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is subject to strict rules that do not apply to an ordinary driver’s license. For example, a person with an ordinary driver’s license will have his license suspended...
View ArticleDisqualification of commercial driver’s license for vehicle code offenses
There are very strict rules under Illinois law governing a commercial driver’s license. If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you have to be careful. There are certain offenses that will...
View ArticleComparing Formal and Informal Hearings in Illinois
People in Illinois can have suspensions and revocations on their licenses. A driver can get suspended or revoked for a variety of reasons, such as accumulating traffic convictions, a DUI conviction, or...
View ArticleGrounds for disqualification of Illinois commercial driver’s licenses
The Secretary of State can take away a commercial driver’s license for traffic violations. While a driver’s license can be suspended or revoked, a CDL is cancelled. A person whose CDL is cancelled...
View ArticleIllinois laws against driving a commercial motor vehicle without a CDL
Any person who operates a commercial motor vehicle on Illinois roadways without the required license commits a crime. By statute, it is a Class A misdemeanor offense to drive a CMV without a CDL. The...
View ArticleProhibition against texting, using hand-held mobile telephone in commercial...
Illinois drivers have a few more laws to pay attention to on the road in 2013. Legislators in Springfield passed several important statutes amending the vehicle code. One very important change to the...
View ArticleImportant new traffic laws in Illinois for 2013
State lawmakers made some important changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code for 2013. One change may lead to a substantial increase in driver’s license suspensions. No Supervision for Speeding Lawmakers...
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