Delaney Simchuk, Car Insurance Writer
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A clean driving record in Illinois is one without any accidents, points or moving violations. Claims aren’t usually included in the definition of a clean driving record, but a record that’s also free of any recent claims does look cleaner. You can check your Illinois driving record by going to the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State website and requesting a copy of your driving record.
Characteristics of a Clean Driving Record in Illinois
- 3-5 years without any points assigned to your license
- 3-5 years without any accidents
- 2 years without any traffic tickets or moving violations
- 10+ years without any major violations such as DUIs or hit-and-runs
- 7 years without filing any insurance claims (not always included in the definition of a clean record)
In Illinois, you may be able to remove points from your driving record by taking state-approved defensive driving courses. This may not completely clear your driving record, but it’s a good way to begin.
To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to checking your driving record.
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You can check your driving record in Illinois by going to the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State website and requesting a copy of your driving record. It costs $12 plus a $1 fee for credit and debit cards to purchase a copy of your Illinois driving record online, and you will need to provide your full name, date of birth, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and the information on...
read full answerHow do Illinois driver's license points work?
Illinois driver’s license points work as part of a system that identifies and takes action against high-risk drivers by assigning a specific number of points for different types of traffic violations. In Illinois, drivers accumulate five points for minor violations like speeding 1-10 miles per hour over the limit. For major violations, like speeding over 25 miles per hour above the limit, drivers will get fifty points.
Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Illinois
... read full answerDoes a defensive driving course remove points in Illinois?
No, taking a defensive driving course cannot remove points from your driving record in Illinois. However, taking a defensive driving course may earn you a discount from your insurance company and can help you build safer driving habits. Points in Illinois typically expire after 5 years, though more serious violations may take longer.
To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guides to driver’s license points and defensive driving courses.
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