Important Info for People Driving to NU

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<p>Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in July. </p>

<p>Second offense tickets are $1,000 with license suspension. Beginning in July
the State of Illinois will use speed cameras in areas designated as "work
zones" on major freeways. Anyone caught by the devices will be mailed a
$375 ticket for the first offense, but a second ticket will cost $1000 and
comes with a 90-day license suspension. Drivers will also receive demerit
points against their license, which allows insurance companies to raise
their insurance rates. </p>

<p>This represents the harshest penalty structure yet for a city using photo
enforcement. The state will begin with two camera vans issuing tickets
in zones with speed limits lowered to 45 MPH. Photographs of both the
driver's face & license plate are taken. </p>

<p>Officials announced the plan on the Dan Ryan Expressway suggesting Chicago area roads are likely to be a target. Illinois Tollway Executive Director Jack Hartman promised more work zones: "Since the Tollway just launched our $5.3 billion Congestion Relief Plan, drivers will see more work zones on the Tollway than they have in the past." </p>

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<p>Basically, Illinois and the entire Midwest are going through lots of construction during these summer months. Just obey the speed limit, follow directions and you will be fine. </p>

<p>(However, if you want to use Lake Shore Drive to avoid the traffic, just send me a private message. I use a shortcut to get to school.)</p>

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<p>goodness. illinois has so many strict driving laws now..</p>