 Speeding in Illinois
I was going 45 in a 30 mph speed zone in Urbana, IL. I did admit this to the arresting officer. However, my concern is due to the fact that the officer took my license as bond. When he first approached my car, I explained to him why I was mistakenly going over the speed limit. He asked for my license and insurance, and I promptly gave him the documents. He returned minutes later to issue me a ticket. At that moment, I asked him to accept my driver's club card as bond (The card clearly states that the card can be used for bond in traffic violations.) He said that I said that he could use my driver's license as bond. I told him I did not, and he said he was going to take my license anyway because he already wrote up the ticket and attached my license to it. (NOTE: The other two times I have been pulled over for traffic violation in Illinois, the officer has asked me what I would like to post for bail.)
He also misinformed (lied?) when he told me I could go to traffic court the next day to deal with the violation. I received the ticket on Friday, went to traffic court on Saturday. Of course, traffic court was not open on Saturdays.
Beyond the question as to whether or not my rights have been violated, I have to renew my driver's license in the next couple of weeks. So as far as I can tell, I have to pay the ticket immediately, so that I can get my license back. I cannot even go to court to get court supervision Do I have any other options?  | 
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