DMVZoneBlogChicago speed cameras near schools and parks fine drivers $35 for 6 to 10 mph over and $100 for 11 or more. School zone cameras run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on school days, park zone cameras while the park is open. New cameras give 30 days of warnings.
Chicago's speed cameras sit in Children's Safety Zones near schools and parks. They issue a $35 ticket for 6 to 10 mph over the limit and $100 for 11 mph or more. School zone cameras work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on school days. Park zone cameras work whenever the park is open, usually 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets go to the vehicle's registered owner.
Chicago runs the largest speed camera program in Illinois. State law allows cameras in about 1,500 zones around schools and parks, and the city limits itself to 20% of them, or about 300 locations.
Near Chicago schools.
Near city parks.
A warning in the mail is your free lesson. The next one costs money, so learn where that camera is.
What is the Chicago speed camera fine for 8 mph over?
Answer: B. 6 to 10 mph over is $35.
When do Chicago school zone cameras run?
Answer: B. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, on school days.
What happens in the first 30 days after a new camera starts?
Answer: B. New cameras send warning notices for 30 days.
The registered owner of the vehicle, even if someone else was driving.
No. It is a city violation mailed to the owner. A police officer's ticket is handled in court and can count toward a suspension.
The Chicago Department of Transportation lists them on chicago.gov.
Checked against these pages on November 12, 2026. Laws change, so open the source before you rely on a number.
Rules and fees change. Always confirm the details with the official Illinois DMV or motor vehicle agency before you act. DMVZone practice questions are written to teach the rules and are not copies of the real test.
Illinois does not suspend at a point total alone. Three moving violation convictions in 12 months, or two in 24 months for drivers under 21, can bring a suspension. Points then set how long it lasts, from 2 months to revocation.
In Illinois, speeding 26 to 34 mph over the limit is a Class B misdemeanor and 35 mph or more over is a Class A misdemeanor, with up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine. Lower speeds are petty offenses often eligible for court supervision.
Court supervision lets an Illinois judge dismiss a traffic ticket after a period of good behavior, usually with a fine or traffic safety school. It cannot be used to suspend your license or be shared with insurers. Some offenses do not qualify.