Avoiding Unnecessary Driving Record Marks
Scott's Law refers to a Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant named Scott Gillen, who was killed while attending and helping at a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway. He was struck by an intoxicated driver who drove too close to the crash site. This new traffic regulation legally prohibits any vehicle from passing any stationary authorized emergency vehicle with flashing warning lights with less than 2 lanes in between. Many drivers are unaware of this new traffic law and have as a result been fined when driving past a police car without taking necessary precaution. James Stern is an experienced Belleville Scott's Law lawyer who can help advise clients who have received a traffic violation such as this. Contact our office for more information on how we can help you.
East St. Louis Emergency Vehicle Violation Attorney
Scott's Law is often incorporated at road blocks and safety points, and can lead to up to $10,000 in fines, and for more aggravated offenses, it can lead to a driver's license suspension. At The Law Office of James Stern, we have represented drivers who have been cited with a Scott's Law citation.
In any Scott's Law case, we work towards minimizing as much of the fines as possible by investigating the validity of the offense, determining what the circumstances were and collecting evidence.
We have experience representing clients in court and negotiating with the judge in an attempt to avoid points on the traffic ticket.
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