state of illinois traffic ticket

July 11, 2008 4:51 PM

A few months ago, I was stopped by the IL State Police, and I received a ticket. I need to go to court to obtain my drivers license back [not that I didn't go the DMV office, that day, and get a new one]. Nonetheless, I want to get it cleared up however; I've washed my ticket. Is there a website or helpful phone number to call - to either pay it or find my court date. Moreover, the ticket was issued in the Chicago district. Thanks for help!
posted by anonymous to law & government (3 answers total)

Maybe the court clerk?

This is a no brainer. If you don't remember where you got the the ticket, call DMV. If there is an outstanding ticket they'll be more than happy to tell you about it. Then call the clerk and fess up.

If you are out of state you may be able to plead guilty by mail and make it go away. If there is a warrant (say you missed the court date) it might require a personal appearance. Either way, the court clerk of whatever county you got the ticket in is the place to start.
posted by cedar at 6:31 PM on July 11, 2008

Circuit Court Cook County Online Case Search -- Traffic
posted by dhartung at 1:43 AM on July 12, 2008

"not that I didn't go the DMV office, that day, and get a new one"

1- How did you do that? What did you tell the Secretary of State? Because in my experience, the SoS won't give you a new license for a ticket.

2- There is no DMV in Illinois.

3- If it's been months, you should have received some kind of communication from them. Is the address on your license correct?

District Chicago is here. They might help. The above linked Clerk's Office should be able to help. They are the ones who have your license, the trick is getting them to tell you what's up.
posted by gjc at 9:38 AM on July 12, 2008