SpartanRN Posted May 10, 2015 at 09:10 PM Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 09:10 PM Is it possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solareclipse2 Posted May 10, 2015 at 09:14 PM Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 09:14 PM I suppose. Depends on how fast you're going and what the actual charge was for the infraction. Speeding isn't just "speeding". It could be a misdemeanor or I think recently in some cases it could be a felony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanRN Posted May 10, 2015 at 09:26 PM Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 09:26 PM 17 over. First ticket in like over 5 years. I doubt it but it was just something I was wondering about because I'm thinking about just paying the lower fine and have it go on my driving record instead of paying the higher fine + 4 hours driving class and have it not go on my record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgl26 Posted May 10, 2015 at 09:45 PM Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 09:45 PM Get a lawyer. It's not good to have it on your record. I'll pay a lawyer $100 and 99% of time it will be dismissed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solareclipse2 Posted May 10, 2015 at 10:02 PM Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 10:02 PM Get a lawyer. It's not good to have it on your record. I'll pay a lawyer $100 and 99% of time it will be dismissed This is true. You don't even have to have a lawyer before you go to court. You can find someone outside the courthouse handing out cards. The presences of a lawyer will get a speeding ticket dropped. Best $100 you'll spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomG Posted May 10, 2015 at 10:12 PM Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 10:12 PM What makes you think you can lose your FOID over this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanRN Posted May 10, 2015 at 10:34 PM Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 10:34 PM I didnt believe initially but I was just making sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee n. field Posted May 10, 2015 at 10:49 PM Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 10:49 PM 17 over. First ticket in like over 5 years. I doubt it but it was just something I was wondering about because I'm thinking about just paying the lower fine and have it go on my driving record instead of paying the higher fine + 4 hours driving class and have it not go on my record. My inclination would be to keep it off my record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kach33 Posted May 10, 2015 at 11:12 PM Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 11:12 PM I had one about a year ago for 19 over. I didn't get a lawyer but I went to court and paid the full fine and a court supervision fee and as long as I didn't get anymore tickets for 6 months it didn't go on my record. I can't remember the total cost but I wanna say around $150-$175..losing my FOID card never crossed my mind, I think you're fine in that respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domin8 Posted May 10, 2015 at 11:18 PM Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 11:18 PM (edited) What makes you think you can lose your FOID over this? In some states 20+ over the limit qualifies for reckless driving, which is a felony. Utah is 40+. Virginia is 20+ or >80mph, whichever is lower. And, since 48 of the 50 states share drivers info, a reckless in 1 state could, theoretically, cost you your FOID in this state. Edited May 11, 2015 at 05:11 AM by domin8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2A4Cook Posted May 10, 2015 at 11:23 PM Share Posted May 10, 2015 at 11:23 PM Get a lawyer. It's not good to have it on your record. I'll pay a lawyer $100 and 99% of time it will be dismissed This is true. You don't even have to have a lawyer before you go to court. You can find someone outside the courthouse handing out cards. The presences of a lawyer will get a speeding ticket dropped. Best $100 you'll spend.OMG, I just don't know where to start with this one ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec5 Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:08 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:08 AM (edited) 17 over. First ticket in like over 5 years. I doubt it but it was just something I was wondering about because I'm thinking about just paying the lower fine and have it go on my driving record instead of paying the higher fine + 4 hours driving class and have it not go on my record.The true cost of having it on your record is much higher when you figure in insurance cost and credit number hit. Edited May 11, 2015 at 12:09 AM by spec5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vstar Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:10 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:10 AM I don't think that reckless driving is a felony...is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdhunter1 Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:11 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:11 AM I've had a ton of tickets in the past, some I was eligible and able to go on court supervision for and some I wasn't able. All for speeding except for an improper lane usage (cop was a major ***** and I'll still argue it). Some are on my record some aren't, haven't had a ticket in 10 years and 4 months. Doesn't effect me one bit that I have speeding tickets on my record, I still have an 800+ credit score, cheap auto insurance and my FOID card. If ALL that is on my record from my days as a younger man is speeding tickets I won't complain one bit. They could have had me for MUCH MUCH MORE sometimes if they would have tried harder (and in a few instances simply turned a flashlight on and looked 10' further). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:14 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:14 AM I have heard that if you get court supervision, that can affect the status of your FOID. I would call ISP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomG Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:24 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:24 AM What makes you think you can lose your FOID over this?In some states 20+ over the limit qualifies for reckless driving, which is a felony. Utah is 40+. Virginia is 20+ or >80mpg, whichever is lower. And, since 48 of the 50 states share drivers info, a reckless in 1 state could, theoretically, cost you your FOID in this state. I've had a FOID since the mid 1980's at least AND several speeding tickets. Never Had ANY bearing on my FOID, nor was it ever brought up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec5 Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:26 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:26 AM (edited) I don't think that reckless driving is a felony...is it?"...... 26 MPH over the limit a crime. Under Section 11-601.5(a) of the Vehicle Code, speeding 26-34 MPH over the posted limit is a Class B misdemeanor offense. The potential penalty for any Class B misdemeanor is 180 days in the county jail and a $1,500 fine. IANAL Edited May 11, 2015 at 12:28 AM by spec5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teufel Hunden Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:26 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:26 AM Reckless driving can be a felony, it depends on the state. Speeding tickets or other moving violations have no impact on your credit score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDM Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:29 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:29 AM (edited) No. It's impossible to get you foid or ccl revoked for speeding. Court supervisor does not affect your rights. I had my licence revoked for 7 years. No issues with foid or ccl. The only way I see them getting affected is if you get a dui or seriously injure or kill someone on purpose with a motor vehicle. Edited May 11, 2015 at 12:32 AM by DDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDM Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:30 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:30 AM (edited) . Edited May 11, 2015 at 12:33 AM by DDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangrel Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:35 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:35 AM Hold on a sec...are you saying your FOID has been revoked and you're wondering if it could be because of the speeding ticket? Or are you saying that you got a speeding ticket and are worried that you could get your FOID revoked as a result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomG Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:37 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 12:37 AM Stop. The OP said he was doing 17 MPH overthe limit. It's not a felony, not even a misdemeanor. Seriously, you guys make fun of Lee Goodman for wetting his pants over nothing, yet I see it on this site all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockShooter Posted May 11, 2015 at 01:05 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 01:05 AM Hold on a sec...are you saying your FOID has been revoked and you're wondering if it could be because of the speeding ticket? Or are you saying that you got a speeding ticket and are worried that you could get your FOID revoked as a result?This. Please clarify that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanRN Posted May 11, 2015 at 02:40 AM Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 02:40 AM Sorry guys. I got a ticket today for speeding and was wondering if it had any bearing on FOID status. I'm only asking because IL seems to be pretty strict about FOID. When I was 18 I got my license suspended for a year for having too many speeding tickets. I'm 26 now and this is actually my first ever ticket since I was 18. I know it's a stupid question but I just wanted to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangrel Posted May 11, 2015 at 03:20 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 03:20 AM One speeding ticket will have NO impact on your FOID application. Illinois is bad in many ways, but not THAT bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domin8 Posted May 11, 2015 at 05:35 AM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 05:35 AM (edited) Reckless driving in Illinois is a Class A Misdemeanor. If somebody gets injured it becomes aggravated reckless driving, which is a class 4 felony. Illinois statute: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=062500050K11-503 Illinois does not appear to define reckless driving as a speed above the posted limit, like Utah and Virginia do. It seems to leave this to officer discretion. If the OP was only cited for speeding, I don't see an impact on their FOID Card. Keep in mind that a FOID Card can be denied or revoked for a felony conviction, pursuant to 430 ILCS 65/4 (2)(ii). In regards to a speeding tickets, misdemeanors for a driving violation are exempt under 430 ILCS 65/4 (2)(i). Speeding will not impact your FOID. Edited May 11, 2015 at 05:36 AM by domin8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmagloo Posted May 11, 2015 at 01:46 PM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 01:46 PM Imho, do not assume there will be an attorney you can pick up at the last minute at the court. Find the guy who was the last municipal traffic prosecutor if you want a rubber stamp. I found that guy when I was a kid and I didn't even have to show up for court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigma Posted May 11, 2015 at 04:27 PM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 04:27 PM You are not saving money by letting it go on your record, your insurance rates will go up when it comes time for renewal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1242 Lambda Chi Posted May 11, 2015 at 06:24 PM Share Posted May 11, 2015 at 06:24 PM I have 3 tickets for just at 20 over. All between midnight and 3 am coming home from work. Cops never make a big deal out of it, and I still have a FOID card. The cops usually seem sad I'm not drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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