Speeding 31 mph Over the Limit & 40 mph Over the Limit

Speeding up to 30 mph over the limit is a petty offense. But 31 mph or more over the limit can be charged in Illinois as a Class B Misdemeanor. A Class B Misdemeanor is punishable by up to 6 months in the county jail, fines up to $1,500 or a sentence of probation, conditional discharge, public service work, driving school or court supervision.

If you are caught speeding 40 mph over the limit you could be charged with a Class A Misdemeanor. A Class A Misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in the county jail, fines up to $2,500, probation, conditional discharge, public service work, and/or court supervision up to 24 months.

The governing Illinois statute is 625 ILCS 5/11‑601.5(a) and 625 ILCS 5/11‑601.5(b) which provide as follows:

1. A person who drives a vehicle upon any highway of this State at a speed that is 31 miles per hour or more but less than 40 miles per hour in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit established under this Chapter or a local ordinance commits a Class B misdemeanor.
2. A person who drives a vehicle upon any highway of this State at a speed that is 40 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.

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