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Is improper lane usage a moving violation in Illinois?
I was ticketed for improper lane usage while driving home from work in Peoria. However, I’m a bit worried that it’s a moving violation that will adversely affect my car insurance rates. Does Illinois consider improper lane usage a moving violation?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Improper lane usage is a moving violation in Illinois as well as a petty offense and a traffic violation. But how much it
impacts your driving record
and Illinois car insurance costs
depend on the severity of the incident.In cases where no property damage or bodily injury occurs, you can face 20 points on your license, up to a $1,000 fine, and up to 364 days in jail. The strictest end of this spectrum usually only occurs if you’re a repeat offender.
However, improper lane usage in Illinois that causes property damage and/or bodily injury may result in a Class 3 felony. This can result in penalties of up to a $2,500 fine and two to five years in jail on top of 20 demerit points.
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