If you live in Illinois and received a traffic ticket while driving in Wisconsin, it is important to understand how that citation can affect your Illinois driving record. Wisconsin traffic violations do not simply stay in Wisconsin. In many cases, the violation will transfer back to Illinois, where the consequences can be more serious than you might expect.
Attorney John Bayer, has extensive experience representing Illinois drivers facing Wisconsin traffic citations. The firm guides clients through their options and works diligently to reduce or eliminate the impact of out-of-state violations.
Illinois and Wisconsin handle traffic violations differently. In Illinois, the state does not operate on a traditional points system. Instead, the Illinois Secretary of State monitors the number of moving violations you receive over a given time period. Too many violations can lead to license suspension, regardless of where the ticket was issued.
For example:
If you have a standard Illinois driver’s license and receive three moving violations within a 12-month period, your license will be suspended.
If you are under the age of 21 and receive two moving violations within a 24-month period, you will face suspension.
This applies even if the violations occurred in Wisconsin. That is why it is essential to take any Wisconsin traffic citation seriously and to consult with a lawyer who understands how to protect your Illinois driving record.
In many cases, the answer is yes. Bayer Law specializes in helping Illinois drivers seek amendments to their original charges. Amending a ticket involves negotiating with local prosecutors or courts to change the citation to a non-moving violation. When successful, the amended ticket may not be reported as a moving violation to Illinois authorities, helping to protect your license from suspension or increased insurance rates.
Attorney Bayer has successfully assisted many Illinois residents in amending speeding tickets and other moving violations to non-moving offenses. This approach can significantly reduce the long-term impact of a Wisconsin citation on an Illinois driving record.
If you have previously received a traffic ticket in Illinois, you may be familiar with the option of court supervision. Court supervision in Illinois allows drivers to resolve certain traffic tickets without a conviction appearing on their record, provided they meet certain conditions.
However, Wisconsin does not offer court supervision or deferred prosecution for traffic tickets. This means that once you are convicted in Wisconsin, the violation is typically reported to Illinois and treated as a moving violation. Because Wisconsin lacks these alternatives, the best option is often to negotiate a reduction of the charge. That is why it is so important to work with an attorney familiar with both states’ traffic systems.
We represent many Illinois drivers who are cited while driving through Wisconsin for work, family travel, or other reasons. Whether you received a speeding ticket, failed to obey a traffic sign, or were involved in another violation, we can help.
Our goal is to resolve your ticket in a way that keeps your Illinois driving record clean, minimizes fines, and avoids unnecessary court appearances. In many cases, we can handle the process entirely on your behalf, without the need for you to return to Wisconsin.
If you are an Illinois resident who received a traffic ticket in Wisconsin, do not wait to speak with an attorney. The consequences of doing nothing could include a license suspension or increased insurance premiums in Illinois. Call (414)-939-9650 to schedule a consultation with our Milwaukee defense lawyer.
If you live in Illinois and received a traffic ticket while driving in Wisconsin, it is important to understand how that citation can affect your Illinois driving record. Wisconsin traffic violations do not simply stay in Wisconsin. In many cases, the violation will transfer back to Illinois, where the consequences can be more serious than you might expect.
Attorney John Bayer, has extensive experience representing Illinois drivers facing Wisconsin traffic citations. The firm guides clients through their options and works diligently to reduce or eliminate the impact of out-of-state violations.
Illinois and Wisconsin handle traffic violations differently. In Illinois, the state does not operate on a traditional points system. Instead, the Illinois Secretary of State monitors the number of moving violations you receive over a given time period. Too many violations can lead to license suspension, regardless of where the ticket was issued.
For example:
If you have a standard Illinois driver’s license and receive three moving violations within a 12-month period, your license will be suspended.
If you are under the age of 21 and receive two moving violations within a 24-month period, you will face suspension.
This applies even if the violations occurred in Wisconsin. That is why it is essential to take any Wisconsin traffic citation seriously and to consult with a lawyer who understands how to protect your Illinois driving record.
In many cases, the answer is yes. Bayer Law specializes in helping Illinois drivers seek amendments to their original charges. Amending a ticket involves negotiating with local prosecutors or courts to change the citation to a non-moving violation. When successful, the amended ticket may not be reported as a moving violation to Illinois authorities, helping to protect your license from suspension or increased insurance rates.
Attorney Bayer has successfully assisted many Illinois residents in amending speeding tickets and other moving violations to non-moving offenses. This approach can significantly reduce the long-term impact of a Wisconsin citation on an Illinois driving record.
If you have previously received a traffic ticket in Illinois, you may be familiar with the option of court supervision. Court supervision in Illinois allows drivers to resolve certain traffic tickets without a conviction appearing on their record, provided they meet certain conditions.
However, Wisconsin does not offer court supervision or deferred prosecution for traffic tickets. This means that once you are convicted in Wisconsin, the violation is typically reported to Illinois and treated as a moving violation. Because Wisconsin lacks these alternatives, the best option is often to negotiate a reduction of the charge. That is why it is so important to work with an attorney familiar with both states’ traffic systems.
We represent many Illinois drivers who are cited while driving through Wisconsin for work, family travel, or other reasons. Whether you received a speeding ticket, failed to obey a traffic sign, or were involved in another violation, we can help.
Our goal is to resolve your ticket in a way that keeps your Illinois driving record clean, minimizes fines, and avoids unnecessary court appearances. In many cases, we can handle the process entirely on your behalf, without the need for you to return to Wisconsin.
If you are an Illinois resident who received a traffic ticket in Wisconsin, do not wait to speak with an attorney. The consequences of doing nothing could include a license suspension or increased insurance premiums in Illinois. Call (414)-939-9650 to schedule a consultation with our Milwaukee defense lawyer.
"I was stopped for 20 over in a 30mph zone - a 6 point $149ticket. Attorney John Bayer had an affordable price and guaranteed that he could get it reduced to a 2 point defective speedometer ticket. All it took was a 5 minute phone call conversation to finalize things. He was able to attend court for me and he was able to get my ticket reduced to a 2 point parking violation. John is very friendly and made this process as easy as possible. I am beyond grateful for the outcome and I will be recommending him to everyone I know in the future."
"I was facing a fair amount of time as a guest of the state at the graybar hotel. Atty Bayer fought the good fight for me. He found a potential loophole in the law that he felt could get the charge against me dropped. The judge did not interpret the law the way Atty Bayer did, so unfortunately I lost the case. But because of the fight Atty Bayer put up, combined with other contributing factors of my case, I only got 1 year as a guest of the state. Not bad for a 6th offense, in Milwaukee county. I swear by Atty Bayer. He is a great attorney, & a really compassionate & kind man."
"Honestly one of he easiest interactions I’ve ever had with a lawyer. They stepped up handled my speeding tickets and anxiety about it no problem. Everything was handled in one call, they updated me through the whole process. Make them your first call for any kind of traffic trouble."
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