Driving along interstate corridors and frequently working at night, commercial drivers perform essential societal roles like keeping supermarket shelves stocked and delivering mail. Illinois's interstates and highways play an essential role in the national transport...
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CDL Traffic Violations
Why traffic violations matter more for commercial drivers
Illinois drivers are not all treated equally when it comes to being stopped for traffic violation citations, especially commercial drivers who are hauling freight through the state. Local law enforcement officials and Illinois DOT officers are often quick to stop...
What happens when CDL drivers face revocations?
A driver may go years without ever receiving a traffic ticket, and then mistakes may lead to more than one in a short period. Non-commercial drivers might weather the traffic court storm, but those holding a commercial driver's license could suffer immensely upon...
Could traffic violation points impact a CDL holder’s career?
Moving violations could happen even when a driver has no intention to violate traffic laws. However, a driver may make a lane change without signaling or unknowingly increase his or her speed beyond the posted limit. Such infractions may lead to a citation, fine and...
Illinois DUI Laws Hold Commercial Drivers to a Higher Standard
Illinois laws follow federal guidelines to hold men and women who own a commercial driver's license (CDL) to a higher standard in terms of driving habits.Illinois Lawmakers and law enforcement officials want to send a clear message that if driving recklessly or...
