People v. Neal

The defendant herein was charged with driving too fast for conditions in violation of section 11 — 601 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 95½, par. 11—601(a)). In a bench trial she was found guilty, fined *10 and costs, and she appeals.

About 11 on the morning of September 9, 1975, the defendant was driving westerly on Route 38, a two-lane road. Repair work was being done on the southerly lane. Three warning signs had been posted for westbound traffic approximately 1200-1500 feet from the work area. At either end of the work area on the southerly lane a flagman was stationed…