Legal Question in Traffic Law in Illinois

What is the law in Illinois regarding violating a railroad crossing signal? I received a ticket for this alleged violation, but at the time the lights came on and the bells started to ring, I was already less than a car length away from the gate and would not have been able to stop without the gate coming down on my vehicle. I understand the law regarding railroad crossings as I worked and drove for an oxygen company where I was required to stop at all RR crossings. If I lose in court, according to the rules of the road, I understand the fine is $500 and a 30 day suspension of driving privileges on a first offense. Is this correct? Some suburb web sites indicate the fine is $250 and there is no suspension of a license on the first offense. What is true? I have to believe the judge will automatically believe anything the police says and find me guilty. What, if anything can be done?


Asked on 8/16/09, 1:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sal Sheikh www.BetterCallSal.com

Violation of the railroad crossing provision, including driving around lowered crossing gates, will result in a mandatory $500 fine or 50 hours of community service and a one-month suspension of driving privileges for a first offense.

I hope this helps.

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/rules_of_the_road/rr_chap04.html

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Answered on 8/21/09, 11:00 am


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