If you hold a commercial driver's license, or CDL and receive a traffic ticket in the Chicago area, whether you are operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) or a personal vehicle, you need an Illinois traffic ticket attorney who understands the harsh consequences CDL holders face, and how to avoid those consequences. We understand that CDL holder might operate large trucks for local or over-the-road service, drive garbage trucks, move heavy construction equipment, drive special service vehicles and more to make a living, and that you worked hard to earn your CDL. You, your employer, and most importantly your family depend on you for support.
Because you use your commercial driver's license to earn a living, you tend to spend a lot of time on the road, and because commercial insurance carriers scrutinize everything, employers do to. Whether you face traffic offenses such as speeding, equipment or overweight violations or improper lane usage, even a supervision can result in a "serious violation", and cause a temporary or even permanent loss of your CDL privileges, or create additional insurance costs for your employer, making you a liability.
If you are a commercial driver, whether in a personal vehicle or a CMV, and have been charged with a traffic violation or an overweight citation, you should speak with an experienced Chicago are traffic ticket defense attorney at our firm.
At Fagan Fagan & Davis, our traffic violation attorneys realize how much is at stake when a commercial driver receives a traffic citation. Our lawyers take this type of offense very seriously and work hard to prevent the ticket from going on record, that way their job can stay secure. We can help in any court throughout the Chicago area, including Cook county, Lake county and DuPage county courts in Illinois. Call us now at 847-635-8200 for a free consultation.
