New Illinois Speeding Laws for 2011
01-08-2011, 01:16 PM
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Most cars are totally safe at 100mph, if they aren't than they weren't at 55 either. And I've hit 85 passing cars in a 55 zone plenty of times, 30 over is nothing. Saying people are trying to be race car drivers when they are going 30 over is just dumb. 30 over in a crowded area/or in packed traffic is retarded, but doing it on an open highway late at night isn't doing any harm.
I think a better way to do it is have different fines for people that are speeding in crowded/packed traffic areas and those who are doing it when nobody else is on the road.
I think a better way to do it is have different fines for people that are speeding in crowded/packed traffic areas and those who are doing it when nobody else is on the road.
01-08-2011, 08:34 PM
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How come I haven't heard a thing about this until today... this is a set law???! what a joke.
OH: and and I agree with what gocart said... yeah I get pissed when I see some kid driving like "KEN BLOCK MANN!" in heavy traffic or street racing in town, but late at night alone on a freeway...
OH: and and I agree with what gocart said... yeah I get pissed when I see some kid driving like "KEN BLOCK MANN!" in heavy traffic or street racing in town, but late at night alone on a freeway...
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01-08-2011, 08:53 PM
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I'd move out of there
with all the inflated taxes and New laws,
I live in California and I was pulled over after Whipping my car completely sideways, And the cop let me go without a ticket,lol
He said the only reason he pulled me over ,Was to make sure I had'nt Stolen the car,lol
Arizona and Nevada are much more Car friendly place's
And they both have nice Tracks
with all the inflated taxes and New laws,
I live in California and I was pulled over after Whipping my car completely sideways, And the cop let me go without a ticket,lol
He said the only reason he pulled me over ,Was to make sure I had'nt Stolen the car,lol
Arizona and Nevada are much more Car friendly place's
And they both have nice Tracks
I also have friends in Arizona who confirm what I see on my Google KLM here (I manage a database of national redlight and speed cameras). Phoenix is beyond flooded with speed cameras, they may as well have them in every driveway to catch the speeders; and as someone who has never lived in a Republican state, this seems rediculous to me. I'd rather do 85mph on I-94 with 2 tickets every 10 years than be stuck with 55.00 / 65.00 mph with a damn near certainty of paying a fine when the speedcamera nails me.
I rarely speed but if I'm doing 95mph past a cop, it would be very difficult for me not to take my chances in a chase. If I'm paying crazy fines and looking at Bubba's cockmeat sandwiches, you better believe I'd be all in.
01-09-2011, 05:09 AM
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Say what ever you want, but some idiots reply trying to justify that 30 over shouldn't be a big deal,
means less then nothing to me, and I don't debate with the mentally deficient!!
Did everyone see that they raised I-355 to 65 mph. They did their test, and decided it was safe for 65.
There is a reason for why they do what they do, even though I don't agree with some of the limits either.
means less then nothing to me, and I don't debate with the mentally deficient!!
Did everyone see that they raised I-355 to 65 mph. They did their test, and decided it was safe for 65.
There is a reason for why they do what they do, even though I don't agree with some of the limits either.
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01-22-2011, 11:52 AM
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I think alot of you are missing the point. I am from IL and they dont care about anyones safety its all about the money! Look at how much the fine is in this broke *** state, I also doubt you would even get jailtime...as long as you pay the fine they dont want to have you in jail because that just takes money out of your fine to feed and clothe you. Its the same deal as the BS window tint law, it has nothing to do with safety its just a cash cow. In every other state its legal and if the cop is scared he can get out his loud speaker and tell you to put all the windows down.
01-23-2011, 06:40 AM
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Anyway, I suppose it boils down to the state government's bottom line. We all know that it goes something akin to revenue minus expense minus corruption padding. That equates to something like -$12B nowadays. As citizens, we can either vote out the corruption or try out best to not get nailed by these fees and fines. That is, let other people take the brunt of this (ala property tax appeals)
But yeah, we've been voting for "change" and "no corruption!" since the second election in this country and state. I hate political threads and posts (like this one), but my whole point was that there's not much we can do except make sure not to get caught.
01-23-2011, 07:10 AM
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I also have friends in Arizona who confirm what I see on my Google KLM here (I manage a database of national redlight and speed cameras). Phoenix is beyond flooded with speed cameras, they may as well have them in every driveway to catch the speeders; and as someone who has never lived in a Republican state, this seems rediculous to me. I'd rather do 85mph on I-94 with 2 tickets every 10 years than be stuck with 55.00 / 65.00 mph with a damn near certainty of paying a fine when the speedcamera nails me.
I have dropped it into third to pass someone and looked down when my overspeed chime comes on and noticed I'm doing 110 or something pretty easily....all these cars have the possibility of that. Speed laws in most states are all about the money. In Las Vegas, NV now all you have to do is pay the fine and its "reduced" to a parking ticket. No points..... Get that? You pay the speeding fine, your ticket is reduced to a parking ticket and no points on your license....you can get as many tickets as you want so long as you pay the fines...its all about revenue.
01-24-2011, 02:43 PM
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What a bunch of morons. There is absolutely no reason to ever go 30 over on any road.
You might think? you are some badass professional racecar driver, but the guy in front of you is not.
It is probably some normal family, mom with kids, ect and the difference in speed is something they will definitely not expect.
If you need to show off for some stupid buddy of yours, or some little cutie, go to a track of some kind.
Say what ever you want, but some idiots reply trying to justify that 30 over shouldn't be a big deal,
means less then nothing to me, and I don't debate with the mentally deficient!!
Especially something that is so obviously correct, needed, and should be an even bigger deal.
30 over, automatic & immediate suspension, no excuses.
As the police officer interviewed said, even going to a hospital, 30 over will not get you there that much quicker,
and might not get you there at all!!
Almost forgot. The reason for the 55 is supposed to be for congested area's only.
Did everyone see that they raised I-355 to 65 mph. They did their test, and decided it was safe for 65.
There is a reason for why they do what they do, even though I don't agree with some of the limits either.
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What a bunch of morons. There is absolutely no reason to ever go 30 over on any road.
You might think? you are some badass professional racecar driver, but the guy in front of you is not.
It is probably some normal family, mom with kids, ect and the difference in speed is something they will definitely not expect.
If you need to show off for some stupid buddy of yours, or some little cutie, go to a track of some kind.
Say what ever you want, but some idiots reply trying to justify that 30 over shouldn't be a big deal,
means less then nothing to me, and I don't debate with the mentally deficient!!
Especially something that is so obviously correct, needed, and should be an even bigger deal.
30 over, automatic & immediate suspension, no excuses.
As the police officer interviewed said, even going to a hospital, 30 over will not get you there that much quicker,
and might not get you there at all!!
Almost forgot. The reason for the 55 is supposed to be for congested area's only.
Did everyone see that they raised I-355 to 65 mph. They did their test, and decided it was safe for 65.
There is a reason for why they do what they do, even though I don't agree with some of the limits either.
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, this law seems bs. Am i saying its safe to drive 100+ no, do i think i am being much safer with both hands on the wheel focusing with every fiber of my being at 110 than some mom with three screaming kids and texting is at 65, you can bet your *** i do. what ever happened to punishment fitting the crime? Hell on a sport bike 90-95 is just cruising speed, there just as stable and safe at that speed as they are at 55. Proud to be from missouri and not obama land 
02-16-2011, 09:49 PM
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I was born in IL and just moved back from NV to IL a year ago. I can not stand the drivers here thinking everyone is on their schedule and driving like Ms. Daisy. Thank god I am Moving back to the west coast now to get away from the Obamaland, insane 55 mph speed limits on tollways, red light camera's and 66% increase overnight in income tax etc...
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02-18-2011, 04:34 AM
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Thankfully I've never had a speeding ticket, just tickets for everything else u can do in a sports car( roasting tires,loud exhaust ect..)But doing 150mph on I-55 is just a great feeling when its dead clear. That's 90 over never really think about how dangerous that is. Nowhere near the laws in Wisconsin. U can have a DUI and they let u drive home.