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Starting Wednesday most all traffic fines will go up in Illinois

Northern Public Radio

Published September 13, 2010 at 2:37 PM CDT

By Christopher Hosken

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wnij/local-wnij-923458.mp3

DeKalb – State police and local governments will soon get a cash infusion from drivers speeding seatbelt-free. Starting Wednesday in Illinois, the standard fine for going 20-miles-per-hour over the speed limit will jump from 75 to 120-dollars - failing to wear a safety belt, a 60-dollar fine. WNIJ's Christopher Hosken reports.