June 2008 Archives

Hello,

My name is Joshua. I was pulled over tonight on my motorcycle because I had my daughter on the back in (central) IL. She is 6 years old. She had a helmet and glasses on. She is also tall enough for her feet to touch the foot pegs. He told me that kids under 16 are not allowed on motorcycles. I referred him to your article from July 29, 2006 and he told me that that was one opinion of the law. He didn't give me a ticket, but I wanted to know if you had the state code for motorcycles that states no age restrictions in Illinois.

--I have an update of my situation. The commanding offficer agreeded with the police officer that pulled me over. I had found the state code of 625 IlCS 5/12 that states that motorcycles are exempt from saftey belts. After looking it up he agreed with that. Then he was saying that kids 8 and under couldn't ride because of the Child Saftey Restraint law. I thought that motorcycles were exempt from that law also, but I can't find where it says that. Is motorcycles exempt from that law, and if so where does it say that.


Thank you for your time,

Joshua

Hello Trooper Ness,
I have a question for. Is there such a law called Scott's law? I received an email about this subject and am curious as to whether this law exists or not. The following is is the email I received.

Thank you in advance,
Ed

This morning on the way to school My friends mom pulled up to an intersection where three squads cars were waiting. I was sitting in the back seat and i did not have my seat belt on at the time. I am 15 years old and the officer continued to write me a ticket and said that i must appear in court with my parents. When i got to school i did some research on the law and from what i interpredid the law as if i am younger than 16 and not sitting in the front passenger seat than i am not responsible. I was wondering if the officer was mistaken or i misinterpreted the law.

please respond
kevin

Hi Sgt Ness,
Are tinted driver and passenger side windows considered a moving violation in Illinois? Another words would my licence be suspended if I get citation for it, if I already have two convictions on my record? Thank you!
Peter

I was in a car accident on I 90 yesterday. A lady was changing lanes and she side swiped my car at highway speeds. Anyway the ISP investigated the accident and no traffic citations were issued. The Illinois State Trooper said that he could not determine who was at fault in the accident because both stories seem plausible. I said she hit me and she said that I hit her. I think its very clear from the damage to my car who was at fault. I was wondering what happens in cases like this? In the past I was in accidents where it was very clear who was at fault. I was rear ended and the other person paid to fix the car and I rear ended someone and I paid for the accident. I was also hit when I was driving my moms van and it was the other persons fault. I also heard that the ISP is not very big on giving out tickets for car accidents and I do not know if that was true are not. To sum everything up do you know what is the result for accidents like this or would I have to talk to my claim rep about this?
Thanks
Jim