Watch your speed going through Illinois

[Peoriafirefighter]

For all Spyderlovers who like to ride fast, beware of the new Speed Law in Illinois that went into effect Jan. 1, 2011. If you are caught going 30 mph over the posted speed limit it is a $1500.00 fine and a possible jail sentence of 6 months ( Most likely jail time for repeat offenders), if you are caught going 40 mph over the posted speed limit, the police officer will take you straight to jail, finger print and book you for a misdemeanor felony and a $2500.00 fine.

Not that anyones speeds......:yikes:

 

[boborgera]

For all Spyderlovers who like to ride fast, beware of the new Speed Law in Illinois that went into effect Jan. 1, 2011. If you are caught going 30 mph over the posted speed limit it is a $1500.00 fine and a possible jail sentence of 6 months ( Most likely jail time for repeat offenders), if you are caught going 40 mph over the posted speed limit, the police officer will take you straight to jail, finger print and book you for a misdemeanor felony and a $2500.00 fine.

Not that anyones speeds......:yikes:

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Most will go over the limit, But if your going 30 over you should get a hefty fine. For instance the limit on my street is 35, People have been clocked at 65/70 with 50 being very common.:yikes:

 

[Brunswick]

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Most will go over the limit, But if your going 30 over you should get a hefty fine. For instance the limit on my street is 35, People have been clocked at 65/70 with 50 being very common.:yikes:

I agree you should be ticketed if going much more than 10 over in a residential/busy area, and a hefty fine if it's 20+. I got my fair share of tickets when I was younger (I used to be into hot rods), but haven't had any in over 12yrs.
99+% of the time I just cruise 10'ish over and all's fine. But once in a while, I get a nice open stretch of highway with few if any other vehicles around, and I just have to let my vehicle stretch its legs a little! That shouldn't be treated the same as going 70 in a 35 residential area, and shouldn't send you to jail! Plus, I'd worry about getting snagged when you were just temporarily juicing it in order to pass a moper. I've always believed the safest way to pass someone if to complete the maneuver as quickly as possible.

 

[NancysToy]

.....I've always believed the safest way to pass someone if to complete the maneuver as quickly as possible.

:thumbup: I was taught to "pass with authority", too, but logic seems to have given way to revenue these days, not to mention that freeways changed the game.

 

[docdoru]

From: The Assembly Committee on Transportation, Nevada:

"Providing an example of how flow management versus speed enforcement
as a safety tool, Mr. Dornsife explained the autobahn in Germany
established no speed limits. The primary focus in the autobahn's
safety system consisted of: lane discipline, slower traffic keep
right, turn signal usage and seat belt use. Mr. Dornsife explained
the death in the United States had been on a fifty year decline at 2
deaths for 100,000,000 vehicle miles. Nevada, because of the fatique
factor, had a higher rate than the national average. Mr. Dornsife
stated the autobahn using their safety system ingredients which did
not include speed, had a death rate of less than one per 100,000,000
vehicle miles.
Mr. Dornsife presented a chart showing vehicles traveling at a faster
than average rate had the lowest accident rates while vehicles
traveling slower than the average rate were involved in the most
collisions and created the greatest hazard." :thumbup:

 

[Dragonrider]

We in the west have (almost) always had a more sane outlook on vehicle travel - not withstanding Oregon's start of the 55 speed limit - which stands slightly left of San Francisco… :roflblack:

Attached is a good example:

 

[BajaRon]

We in the west have (almost) always had a more sane outlook on vehicle travel - not withstanding Oregon's start of the 55 speed limit - which stands slightly left of San Francisco… :roflblack:

Attached is a good example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Buad6c-GYJs

Typical LA Traffic situation...

 

[ThreeFeet]

For all Spyderlovers who like to ride fast, beware of the new Speed Law in Illinois that went into effect Jan. 1, 2011. If you are caught going 30 mph over the posted speed limit it is a $1500.00 fine and a possible jail sentence of 6 months ( Most likely jail time for repeat offenders), if you are caught going 40 mph over the posted speed limit, the police officer will take you straight to jail, finger print and book you for a misdemeanor felony and a $2500.00 fine.

Not that anyones speeds......:yikes:

Hey SethO better read this one!!!:clap::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Trickie Dick]

I imagine the cops in Illinois will be out in full force next month for the Moonshine Lunch run. Last count there were about 600 bikes:yikes: registered coming from all over the country.

 

[Firefly]

Heck.. many times you have to go 30 over just to keep with the flow on the tri-state!

This is all about REVENUE--- not safety.

 

[Mr. White]

When you leave Kerrville, TX on IH10W to El Paso, the speed limit goes to 80 mph. However, please stay in the right lane so you don't get run over by the red necks doing 90++

On my CB a few days ago, I was talking to a trucker who said he was going 103 down one of the hills. Duh....

 

[mishapman]

Love me some autobahn drivin'. Camping in the left lane is a ticketable offense. It is truly the passing lane. You will get pulled over driving in the left lane and there not be car you are actively overtaking. Soooooo unlike Vegas.

Would love to get the Spyder out on the Nurburgring track. Now that's be fun.

@OP how is something a misdemeanor felony? They are mutually exclusive.

From: The Assembly Committee on Transportation, Nevada:

"Providing an example of how flow management versus speed enforcement
as a safety tool, Mr. Dornsife explained the autobahn in Germany
established no speed limits. The primary focus in the autobahn's
safety system consisted of: lane discipline, slower traffic keep
right, turn signal usage and seat belt use. Mr. Dornsife explained
the death in the United States had been on a fifty year decline at 2
deaths for 100,000,000 vehicle miles. Nevada, because of the fatique
factor, had a higher rate than the national average. Mr. Dornsife
stated the autobahn using their safety system ingredients which did
not include speed, had a death rate of less than one per 100,000,000
vehicle miles.
Mr. Dornsife presented a chart showing vehicles traveling at a faster
than average rate had the lowest accident rates while vehicles
traveling slower than the average rate were involved in the most
collisions and created the greatest hazard." :thumbup:

 

[jedd]

@OP how is something a misdemeanor felony? They are mutually exclusive.

Welcome to Illinois nothing makes sense there!!

Jim:thumbup: