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How do you read a driving abstract in Illinois?
How do I know what my driving record means? I got mine in the mail recently because I wanted to know how many points I had and what kinds of things are on my record, but I’m so confused about how to read it.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There’s typically a lot of information on your driving abstract, so it’s understandable that you’re confused! The Illinois Secretary of State office has a full guide published on their website regarding the different abbreviations, notations, and sections present on your driving abstract, but you’ll be able to find your
driving points
balance in the CONVICTIONS/BAIL FORFEITURES section of the abstract.In this section, you’ll see any violations and the resulting points added to your license. While the offenses will often be abbreviated, some common items that may be on your abstract include:
- TIC-NO: The number of a traffic ticket.
- ACC-DT: The date of an accident or collision.
- HEAR-DT: The Secretary of State administrative hearing date.
If you do have violations on your record, they will often drive up your insurance prices. Luckily, the
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