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Illinois SR22 Alternate Methods of Filing Proof

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

How do can I file for proof of financial responsibility in Illinois with out obtaining a SR22 Certificate?
Alternate methods of filing proof of financial responsibility in Illinois are available:
Instead of the SR-22 Certificate, one can

deposit $55,000 in cash or securities with the State Treasurer
file a surety bond
file a real estate bond approved [...]

What is the difference between Driver’s License Suspension & Revocation

Monday, February 16th, 2009

The main difference between a driver’s license suspension & revocation in Illinois are:
Driver’s License Suspension
A suspension is the temporary loss of driving privileges for a specific length of time. Suspended drivers must comply with all requirements and pay any fees to obtain reinstatement of driving privileges.
Driver’s License Revocation
A revocation is the loss of driving privileges [...]

Implied Consent Illinois law updated, Effective Jan. 1, 2009

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Not blowing BLOWS Harder now in Illinois!
Now in the great corrupt State of Illinois when you refuse to a chemical test you will face stiffer suspensions.
Here is a look at the what failing to submit to a chemical test in Illinois will cost you are far as driving privileges now.
Refusing to submit to chemical [...]

OVERVIEW OF THE S & Financial Responsibility LAWS

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Through the provisions of the Safety and Financial Responsibility Law, motorists are held responsible for accident damages both administratively and through the court system. In many cases, drivers are required to file proof of financial responsibility for periods ranging from one to three years in the form of SR-22 Insurance policies (commonly know as high-risk [...]

History of DUI Laws in Illinois

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Effective Jan. 1, 1958

Established a .15 percent BAC limit at which a driver is presumed to be under the influence of alcohol.

Effective Jan. 1, 1967

Lowered the illegal BAC limit from .15 to .10 percent.

Effective Jan. 1, 1980

Established 21 as the minimum drinking age.

Effective Jan. 1, 1984

Established mandatory 48-hour imprisonment or 10 days of community service [...]

What does Implied Consent mean in Illinois?

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Answer:
By driving on Illinois roadways, a driver agrees to submit to testing for
alcohol or other drugs. Refusing to submit to testing results in a longer
suspension of driving privileges than that received for test failure. A test
refusal can be used as evidence in a DUI case.

What is the SR22 Insurance?

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Financial Responsibility Insurance (SR-22) is the mechanism in Illinois to monitor the insurance of problem drivers and authorize the Secretary of State to suspend upon cancellation (SR-26) or expiration. Through the SR-22 and SR-26 process, mandatory insurance is enforced in the most efficient way. Through the S&FR law, Illinois citizens are protected from uninsured motorists.
Financial [...]

Proof of financial responsibility for out-of-state residents filing my be waived

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Under Public Act 94-0224 out-of-state residents may request that their proof of financial responsibility for Illinois be waived. An Affidavit must be completed to request the waiver. Please note that the Affidavit will only waive the SR22 Insurance requirement for Illinois. You will be subject to the insurance requirements of your new home state once [...]

Alternate Methods of SR22 Filing Proof

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Alternate methods of filing proof of financial responsibility are available. Instead of the SR-22 Certificate, the individual may deposit $55,000 in cash or securities with the State Treasurer, file a surety bond, or file a real estate bond approved by a court of record.

Avoiding Future SR22 Cancellation Suspensions

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Future insurance related suspensions could be avoided if SR-22 insurance is renewed a minimum of 45 days in advance. If the insurance agency does not receive a renewal 15 days before the insurance expiration, they are required by law to notify the Secretary of State. At that time, we will start the suspension process. By [...]