“Primary stop” ordinances: home rule powerBy Lawrence W. TerrellTraffic Laws and Courts, January 2001According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), seat belts reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45 percent and reduce the risk of serious injury by 50 percent. Nevertheless, nearly one-third of all Americans still do not buckle up.
Driving relief from 11-501.6 and 11-501.8 Summary suspensionsBy Edward M. MaloneyTraffic Laws and Courts, March 2000Upon the arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol a police officer is required to issue a statutory summary suspension to the arrested motorist.
Second Appellate District rule that unconstitutional roadblocks result from the unbridled discretion of police officersBy Larry E. SmithTraffic Laws and Courts, March 2000Even though the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees citizens the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures that result from objective and subjectively intrusive roadblocks, some police agencies continue to exercise unbridled discretion in the implementation of unconstitutional roadblocks under the guise of furthering public safety.
Contesting a suspension for possession or use of a fake driver’s licenseBy Chris E. FreeseGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, August 1999The Illinois Vehicle Code provides in section 6-206 (a)(10) that: "The Secretary of State is authorized to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any person without preliminary hearing upon a showing of the person's records or other sufficient evidence that the person has possessed, displayed, or attempted to fraudulently use any license, identification card, or permit not issued to the person."
Use of Requests to Admit in summary suspension hearingsBy J. Brick Van Der SnickTraffic Laws and Courts, June 1999This article will outline the impact and benefits of using the Request to Admit Facts in a summary suspension proceeding and will highlight the case law on this point.
