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Old 10-10-2001, 08:31 AM
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Speed trap from private property

I live in Southern Illinois and recently received a ticket for speeding in a school zone. However, the police officer was sitting in the driveway of a private residence running the speed trap. Is it legal to run a speed trap in Illinois from private property either with or without the owners permission? My court date is in 3 weeks. Help
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Old 10-10-2001, 12:10 PM
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Yes it is legal. Depending on your state laws, the 6 to 12' of propery next to the road is considered part of the right of way and the officer may use it for traffic enforcement.
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Old 10-13-2001, 02:33 AM
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So what happens when the homeowner comes back and tries to get in his driveway?
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Old 10-13-2001, 04:15 AM
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Homeowner asks the police officer nicely to "please move and do you want a cold soft drink?"
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Old 10-19-2001, 01:24 PM
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So, I'm turning left on a busy street into my driveway, and I'm supposed to get out of my car, walk over to the cop, ask him to move, and offer him a soft drink before I can get in my own driveway?
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