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The mission of ISBA Traffic Laws and Courts Section
- to promote professional excellence among judges, prosecutors, defense counsel and administrative officials in all phases of traffic court and motor vehicle proceedings, through the presentation of continuing legal education programs, promoting conferences highlighting developments in the law and the publication of an informational newsletter;
- to review proposed legislation and recommend new legislative initiatives; and
- to advocate administrative and procedural regulations as they relate to the administration of Illinois' vehicle codes or similar local traffic provisions.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — April 2026
- Generic Speeding and Erosion of the “Mere Accident” Rule
- Case Summary: People v. Erdene, 2025 IL App (1st) 231789-U
- How to Successfully Manage a Remote Law Practice
- Discovery in Misdemeanor Cases: Why Schmidt Isn’t Enough and the “Legal Begging” for More!
- Failure of the Trial Court to Fully Comply With Supreme Court Rule 431 Admonishments Results in New Trial
Upcoming CLE
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May 15Online
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June 17Online
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November 4Online
Tools and Resources
- Traffic Laws & Courts discussion group is available to section members via the Traffic Laws & Courts community in ISBA Central
- The Traffic Laws & Courts Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links