Interstate 57 both north and south

Mound City, IllinoisSep 19, 20193 Comments

It is set up as a construction zone with barriers narrowing the interstate to one lane and closing off the left lane. There is no sign stating that the speed should be reduced. There are two local policemen in the median clocking motorists as they enter the “construction zone”. There is nothing wrong with the road either going north or south. On Sunday, September 15, 2019, there were no construction workers, no construction equipment, and absolutely no indications that any kind of construction was happening at all. The policeman quotes the speed he clocked as the motorist came to the first barrier, despite the motorist immediately releasing the cruise control and slowing. The policeman states that because it is speeding in a construction zone the motorist must present to the court no matter where in the United States the motorist lives. The least expensive ticket for speeding is $265. It is unclear if this is going to be more because it is “construction”. If the motorist cannot attend the court he must obtain an Illinois attorney, starting at another $350. The day we were stopped another motorist was stopped on the opposite side of the interstate. The police man who stopped us was a Ullin City Policeman wearing a black T-shirt with POLICE printed on the back. This is clearly a speed trap and needs to be investigated.

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Most definitely a speed trap. I was pulled over yesterday, a SUNDAY, Sept 22, 2019. Sounds like the same officer. Black t-shirt, "Police" printed on the back. Dark unmarked car. I came over the hill slowing down and was continuing to slow down as I drove past him, apparently I was not slowing fast enough. He had just turned on his head lights and I knew than he was going to pull me over. The construction zone was a short one as well. There were NO workers on site, NO equipment on site, only orange barrels. There were no other cars around, maybe 1/2 mile back. The rest area was 20 miles away and I had to go! He did not want to hear this of course. He gave me a citation for driving 72 in a 55. I was not traveling 72 mph. In my state, construction zones have flashing lights indicating that workers are present and you must slow down. If lights are not flashing, use caution. I made a error in judgement and didn't slow fast enough because of this and because of the stress I had of needing the rest area. There was clearly NO DANGER to ANYONE! Maybe the orange barrels. As a matter of fact, there were NO WORKERS out at any of the construction sights I drove through. There is no leniency for anything. No Mercy. Here you are miss and have a nice day, hope you make it to the bathroom in time.
#1Sep 23, 2019Report Abuse
Sept. 26, 2019. Same as above, but there were NO 45 mph speed signs; I verified this by turning around after I received the ticket, at the next exit and then went back to the area. NO 45 mph speed sign was present; only a 55 and I was doing 55 mph. Ticket was showing 61 mph but again the "officer" did not show any speed record when I ask him. He just smiled and said he would see me in court. I called a lawyer that is in the area and the deal is that you can have a lawyer represent you for $250 and the ticket will be lower to a parking violation (thus no points on your driving record); HOWEVER, the lawyer said that the fine will remain the same and would be between $800 and $1000 (regardless of speed). The only thing you save is not having to travel to court. He also said that the court will offer the same deal to the individual if they show up in court. Has anyone paid the fine? How much was it? Did it matter if you had a lawyer or not?
#2Oct 08, 2019Report Abuse
I’m looking for same answer? Also single dad living poor pay check to paycheck. And don’t have alll the money? I mean God Christmas just passed could I not buy my 8year daughter a present
#3Dec 27, 2019Report Abuse

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