Hesitate to even mention this, but I *hate* stuff like this going around on the internet ... Although this is not a hoax, it's old news and just sort of an editorialization of what's been going on for a few years. The press release linked at the bottom is from March 2005 according to the naming convention; there does not appear to be an actual press release from March 30, 2005 on the topic. IL DOT does use this method of deterring inside work zone speeding but the construction zones where the vans are utilized are supposedly marked as such so as not to totally entrap drivers. One must suspect that they are actually also calibrated to fine only the more blatant of offenders. bpb From: Subject: IDOT To: Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 3:36 PM Subject: No Speeding Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in July. One mile per hour over the speed limit and the machine will get you a nice $375.00 ticket in the mail. Beginning July 1st, the State of Illinois will begin using the speed cameras in areas designated as "Work Zones" on major freeways. Anyone caught by these devices will be mailed a $375.00 ticket for the FIRST offense. The SECOND offense will cost $1000.00 and comes with a 90-Day suspension. Drivers will also receive demerit points against their license, which allow insurance companies to raise Insurance rates. This is the harshest penalty structure ever set for a governmental unit involving PHOTO speed enforcement. The State already has two camera vans on line issuing tickets 24/7 in work zones with speed limits lowered to 45 MPH. Photos of both the Driver's face and License plate are taken. Pass this on to everyone you know who might be affected!!! For more info: http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033005.html <http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033005.html>