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How fast is reckless driving in Illinois?
I just moved to Illinois and it’s been great so far. But living just outside of Chicago, there are cops everywhere. I’ve been known to speed, but I don’t want to get a reckless driving charge by going too fast. How fast is considered reckless driving in Illinois?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on your move to the
Land of Lincoln
! And you’re right—if you live in the burbs of the Chicagoland area, cops are everywhere. According to state law, reckless driving is as fast as 26 mph over the speed limit. If you go this fast, you risk license suspension and potential jail time or community service. Slow down!Reckless driving and speeding can come with stiff fines and points on your license. But many people also fail to remember that it can adversely affect your car insurance rate. So if you get a speeding ticket and your car insurance rates increase, use the
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