Racers in Illinois

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Rick Bailey

This is a public service announcement!
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> FYI Pass this on to your friends who drive in Illinois!!
> We Need to be Careful! Watch Construction Zones.
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> Photo Radar in Illinois- begins July 1st!!!! BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING LEAD FOOTS !.....
> Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in July. One mile per hour over the speed limit and the machine will get you a nice$375.00 ticket in the mail. Beginning July 1st, the State of Illinois will begin using the speed cameras in areas designated as "Work Zones" on major freeways. Anyone caught by these devices will be mailed a $375.00 ticket for the FIRST offense. The SECOND offense will cost $1000.00 and comes with a 90-Day suspension. Drivers will also receive demerit points against their license, which allow insurance companies to raise Insurance rates.
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> This is the harshest penalty structure ever set for a governmental unit involving PHOTO speed enforcement. The State already has two camera vans on line issuing tickets 24/7 in work zones with speed limits lowered to 45 MPH. Photos of both the Driver's face and License plate are taken. Pass this on to everyone you know who might be affected!!!
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> http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/illinois.asp TRUE
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Also note there is NO cell phone use (hands free included) allowed in these work zones or school zones.