Info from a cop friend as per the drivers license confiscation process during traffic stops in IL
10-10-2008, 11:56 AM
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Info from a cop friend as per the drivers license confiscation process during traffic stops in IL
Per a state trooper friend of mine:
"An IL driver can post his DL, cash or, depending on the violation, a bond card (the bond card must be approved by the clerk of the court in question). A PR or I-bond is an option, but we have no obligation to issue one. We generally only use them so we don't have to lock somebody up for a minor traffic violation and take them before a judge. If somebody has a DL in possession, it would be very unlikely to issue a PR or I-bond. If a person didn't have a DL in possession (or had one but said they didn't) we would issue the PR bond , but we'd then likely write the Failure to Carry/Display DL ticket in addition."
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Mike S
"An IL driver can post his DL, cash or, depending on the violation, a bond card (the bond card must be approved by the clerk of the court in question). A PR or I-bond is an option, but we have no obligation to issue one. We generally only use them so we don't have to lock somebody up for a minor traffic violation and take them before a judge. If somebody has a DL in possession, it would be very unlikely to issue a PR or I-bond. If a person didn't have a DL in possession (or had one but said they didn't) we would issue the PR bond , but we'd then likely write the Failure to Carry/Display DL ticket in addition."
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Mike S
10-10-2008, 12:31 PM
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Because that takes a ton of work and delay to get it issued and approved. No reason to turn a
traffic stop into a 45min to 1.5 hour stop.
All a driver needs to do is go to an ATM and go to the police station the same day and they can get their license back.
Or carry a bond card.
Or in most jurisdictions, carry $100 or less in cash.
As I understand it, the officer has the choice of what he can accept.
It's also illegal to go and get a duplicate license, though it's certainly not enforced.
If you drive in IL, you should get a bond card from your insurance co or from AAA. Worth every penny.
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All a driver needs to do is go to an ATM and go to the police station the same day and they can get their license back.
Or carry a bond card.
Or in most jurisdictions, carry $100 or less in cash.
As I understand it, the officer has the choice of what he can accept.
It's also illegal to go and get a duplicate license, though it's certainly not enforced.
If you drive in IL, you should get a bond card from your insurance co or from AAA. Worth every penny.
Mike S
10-10-2008, 12:49 PM
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Last cop never told me what my options are. He just said, 'I'm gonna have to kae your license...'
Wish I knew my options. Taking someones DL for 3 weeks is ridiculous. But oh well. I've got 2 now.
10-10-2008, 01:02 PM
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sure. But that measn I have to pay $90 a year for AAA. What if I don't want to?
49 other states don't do it. Why does IL? I mean the damn ticket was ~$50-60...why couldn't I just pay that on the spot if I admitted I was guilty, like I did.
