Illinois State Police to start using Photo Radar July 1st, 2009

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 LICENSE SUSPENSION.  DRIVERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE DEMERIT POINTS AGAINST THEIR LICENSE, WHICH ALLOWS INSURANCE COMPANIES TO RAISE INSURANCE RATES.  This is the hardest penalty structure ever set for a governmental unit involving photo speed enforcement.  The state already has two camera vans online issuing tickets 24/7 in work zones with speed limits lowered to 45 MPH.  Photos of both driver's license face and plate are taken.