what happens when a citation is sent to collections but doesnt appear on drivers record

[Jclark2212]

Illinois, I received a citation for speeding 8 months and forgot to pay it, and just now receiving anything pertaining to it and the only thing I received was a collections letter from an agency to pay the fine. I recently just printed my drivers record at the end of October and its only November and it doesn’t appear. Why is that?

 

[adjusterjack]

My guess is that it won't appear until the disposition of the citation (paid fine).

 

[Jclark2212]

My guess is that it won't appear until the disposition of the citation (paid fine).

would that affect me renewing my license or plate sticker reneweal?

 

[Just Blue]

would that affect me renewing my license or plate sticker reneweal?

Yes. You do realize that the fine is racking up interest...

 

[Jclark2212]

Yes. You do realize that the fine is racking up interest...

No, thats why I’m here asking questions right? I’m starting a cdl class monday and I don’t need anything preventing me from that

 

[Zigner]

No, thats why I’m here asking questions right? I’m starting a cdl class monday and I don’t need anything preventing me from that

Are you saying that the only reason you would pay it is if it might prevent you from getting your CDL? If it won't affect your CDL, then you'll just blow it off?

 

[Jclark2212]

Are you saying that the only reason you would pay it is if it might prevent you from getting your CDL? If it won't affect your CDL, then you'll just blow it off?

Thats not what I’m saying at all.. I just wanted to know why it didn’t appear on my drivers record being that this happened months ago.. And to see if its going to prevent me from obtaining my CDL, and how quickly I would need to take some action about it so its not something thats going to be in my way.

 

[HighwayMan]

Of course it will affect you. You could have your license suspended or a "stop" placed on your license.

 

[LdiJ]

would that affect me renewing my license or plate sticker reneweal?

It should have, I don't know why it didn't. It absolutely can stop you from getting the CDL although it probably wouldn't stop you from taking the class. You just need to get it taken care of immediately if you want to be sure that it has no negative effects on your future.