Illinois law provides for the filing of traffic infraction charges by the person who observes the violation take place. In order to successfully prosecute such a case, the reporting party must be willing and able to do the following:
* Describe behavior by the offender which constitutes a violation of Illinois law.
* Sufficiently describe the suspect vehicle and its operator to assist law enforcement personnel in identifying the alleged offender.
* Positively identify the offender in a photo line up.
* Sign a formal complaint.
* Testify on behalf of the State of Illinois or Village of Montgomery in any and all court hearings/trials resulting from the filing of such charges.
Please furnish the following information:
Date of Offense:*
Time of Offense:*
Location of Offense*
Public Street or Highway *
Landmark or Intersecting Street*
Offending Vehicle Description
Approx. Year:
Make:
Model:
Style:*
License #:
State:*
Color(s):*
Other Identifying Information (damage, bumper stickers, loud muffler, ect.)
Driver/Occupant Description
Sex:*
Race:
Age (approx):
Hair Color:
Hair Length:
Clothing:
Name/Address (if known):
Other Identifying Information (jewlery, facial hair, tattoos, scars, ect.):
Additional Passengers (Suspect Vehicle)
Number of passengers and descriptions:
Describe what happened. Include direction of travel, speeds, and detailed observations of what occurred. Include the names and addresses of additional witnesses.
I certify the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also agree to testify on behalf of the State of Illinois or the Village of Montgomery in the prosecution of this case. I understand submission of a false police report is a criminal offense and subject to criminal prosecution.*
By Clicking “I agree,” you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be "Signed" in the sense of a traditional paper document and 2) By signing in this alternate manner, you agree that your “electronic signature” is valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature.*
I agree
Name of Complainant:*
Address:*
Telephone Number:*
Note: If you have not furnished enough detail to substantiate a traffic infraction and identify the driver of the suspect vehicle, your complaint will not be filed.
* indicates required fields.