What is the classification and statutory penalty for 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 in Illinois?

625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 (Speeding 26 mph to less than 35 mph over posted limit – Class B misdemeanor) is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor, Class A Misdemeanor in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500.

625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 · Speeding 26 mph to less than 35 mph over posted limit – Class B misdemeanor

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5?

SOS Administrative Action: Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).

625 ILCS 5/11-601.5

Sec. 11-601.5. Driving 26 miles per hour or more in excess of applicable limit.

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class B Misdemeanor, Class A Misdemeanor

Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction SOS Administrative Action

Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).

Classification Class B Misdemeanor, Class A Misdemeanor

Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)

SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)

SOS Reporting Code 6605

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Speeding 26 mph to less than 35 mph over posted limit – Class B misdemeanor 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(a)	Class B Misdemeanor	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	—
Speeding 35 mph or more over the posted limit – Class A misdemeanor 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(b)	Class A Misdemeanor	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	6605

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Speeding 26 mph to less than 35 mph over posted limit – Class B misdemeanor 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(a)

Class B Misdemeanor

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

—

Speeding 35 mph or more over the posted limit – Class A misdemeanor 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(b)

Class A Misdemeanor

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

6605

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 11-601.5. Driving 26 miles per hour or more in excess of applicable limit.

(a)

(a) A person who drives a vehicle upon any highway of this State at a speed that is 26 miles per hour or more but less than 35 miles per hour in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit established under this Chapter or a local ordinance commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b)

(b) A person who drives a vehicle upon any highway of this State at a speed that is 35 miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit established under this Chapter or a local ordinance commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(Source: P.A. 98-511, eff. 1-1-14.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (2)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 11-601.5. Driving 26 miles per hour or more in excess of applicable limit.

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