CHAPTER 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD
Also Known As: Julie's Law, Julies Law, Excessive Speeding, Aggravated Speeding, Misdemeanor Speeding, 26 Over Speeding, 35 Over Speeding

625 ILCS 5/11-601.5

Sec. 11-601.5. Driving 26 miles per hour or more in excess of applicable limit.

Illinois Compiled Statute
625 ILCS 5/11-601.5
Offense Description
Speeding 26 mph to less than 35 mph over posted limit – Class B misdemeanor
Offense Classification
Class B Misdemeanor, Class A Misdemeanor
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
SAFE-T Act Pretrial Detention Eligibility (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)
Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.
Secretary of State Driver's License Action
SOS Administrative Action: Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 (Speeding 26 mph to less than 35 mph over posted limit – Class B misdemeanor) is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor, Class A Misdemeanor. Statutory sentencing scope: Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class B Misdemeanor, Class A Misdemeanor

Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction SOS Administrative Action

Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).

Classification Class B Misdemeanor, Class A Misdemeanor
Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code 6605
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (2)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code Official ILGA
Speeding 26 mph to less than 35 mph over posted limit – Class B misdemeanor 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(a) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(a) -> Class B Misdemeanor Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->
Speeding 35 mph or more over the posted limit – Class A misdemeanor 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(b) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(b) -> Class A Misdemeanor Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible 6605 ILGA.gov ->

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

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Sec. 11-601.5. Driving 26 miles per hour or more in excess of applicable limit.

(a)

(a) A person who drives a vehicle upon any highway of this State at a speed that is 26 miles per hour or more but less than 35 miles per hour in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit established under this Chapter or a local ordinance commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b)

(b) A person who drives a vehicle upon any highway of this State at a speed that is 35 miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit established under this Chapter or a local ordinance commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(Source: P.A. 98-511, eff. 1-1-14.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 (Speeding 26 mph to less than 35 mph over posted limit – Class B misdemeanor) is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor, Class A Misdemeanor.

Sentencing Scope: Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500

Is a court appearance mandatory for 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Is an individual accused of 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 detainable before trial under the SAFE-T Act?

Presumptive Pretrial Release: Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5?

SOS Administrative Action: Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).

Official Legal Citation Formats

Legal & Academic Reference

Standardized legal citations for briefs, court pleadings, law enforcement documentation, and academic research.

Illinois Supreme Court Citation 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 625 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/11-601.5 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/625-ilcs-5-11-601.5
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes
625 ILCS 5/11-601

Driving too fast for conditions

Petty Offense
625 ILCS 5/11-605
Rule 551

Speeding – school zone (6:30 AM –4:00 PM)

Class A Misdemeanor
625 ILCS 5/11-605.1
Rule 551

Speeding – construction zone

Class A Misdemeanor
625 ILCS 5/11-605.3
Rule 551

Speeding – Park District zone – petty offense

Petty Offense