Did you know that Illinois speed demons can go to jail? It’s true … if the speed demons go fast enough. If you don’t believe me, read the law for yourself. The Illinois Compiled Statutes (625 ILCS 5/11-601.5) state:
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.
If you receive a conviction for a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois, the maximum jail sentence you can receive is 364 days.
