Category Archives: traffic tickets

CAN THEY SEARCH MY CAR? YOUR RIGHTS DURING A TRAFFIC STOP (BEFORE AN ARREST)

You were a little preoccupied while driving home late one night and missed a stop sign. Unfortunately, a police officer spotted you and pulled you over. After taking your license, the officer asked you to step out of the car. … Continue reading

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“BUT I’LL LOSE MY JOB!:” TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AND THE COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE

If you drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), then getting stopped for a DUI or even a simple traffic violation can cost you your livelihood. In Illinois, you can lose your commercial driver’s license (CDL) for at least one year … Continue reading

Posted in blood alcohol limit, CDL, commercial driver's license, drivers license suspension, drunk driving, dui, leaving the scene of an accident, speeding, suspension, traffic offense, traffic tickets | Leave a comment