Chicago DUI attorney comments on going to jail for speeding

This Chicago DUI attorney has posted here  about driving too fast, but now they are going to make it a more serious crime to speed.  Not just "pay a fine and keep going" kind of crime that you’ve gotten used to, but the kind of crime that could land you in jail - even if there wasn’t an accident.

From Amendment to HB 3677:




Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Section 11-601.5 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/11-601.5)

 Sec. 11-601.5. Driving 31 30 miles per hour or more in excess of applicable limit.

(a)   A person who drives a vehicle upon any highway of this State at a speed that is 31 30 [sic]  miles per hour or more but less than 40 miles per hour in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit established under this Chapter or a local ordinance commits a Class B misdemeanor.

A Class B misdemeanor is punishable, upon a conviction, with up to 180 days in jail.  I know you are busy this holiday season, but please slow down.