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How do you expunge your driving record in Illinois?

I just got another traffic ticket, and I’m worried about it being on my record and making my insurance skyrocket. How can I remove a traffic ticket from my driving record in Illinois?

Olivia Rose · Updated on Jan 31, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

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