teen Illinois insurance auto

Reader’s Question:

Im 18 years old and I just want to know what the penalties are if I get caught driving with expired license. Thank you.

Nick

Thank you for asking Nick.

If you are 18 you are likely to be in the phase for getting full license of the graduated license process in the state of Illinois. The penalties for a teenager to drive or operate a vehicle with expired insurance would be the same as a driver that is fully licensed.

They randomly checks cars for insurance by providing questionnaires asking for the name of your insurance company and policy number in the state of Illinois. Your answers are then verified. If you do not have car insurance this will result to suspension of your license plates. If get caught for a moving violation or in an accident, the law enforcement officer may cite you for not having car insurance insurance. If get convicted you license will be suspended. You will have pay fines of a minimum of $400.

If you want to reinstate your license plate, you need to pay a $100 reinstatement fee and show proof of current insurance. You may be required to serve a four month period of suspension if you are a repeat offender.

Goodluck!

MariCAR