(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 1 heading)
(625 ILCS 5/1-100) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-100)
Sec. 1-100. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Portions of this Act may likewise be cited by a short title as follows:
Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5: the Illinois Vehicle Title & Registration Law.
Chapter 6: the Illinois Driver Licensing Law.
Chapter 7: the Illinois Safety and Family Financial Responsibility Law.
Chapter 11: the Illinois Rules of the Road.
Chapter 12: the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law.
Chapter 13: the Illinois Vehicle Inspection Law.
Chapter 14: the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact.
Chapter 15: the Illinois Size and Weight Law.
Chapter 17: the Illinois Highway Safety Law.
Chapter 18a: the Illinois Commercial Relocation of Trespassing Vehicles Law.
Chapter 18b: the Illinois Motor Carrier Safety Law.
Chapter 18c: the Illinois Commercial Transportation Law.
Chapter 18d: The Illinois Commercial Safety Towing Law.
(Source: P.A. 95-562, eff. 7-1-08.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-101) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-101)
Sec. 1-101. Definition of words and phrases. The following words and phrases when used in this Code shall, for the purpose of this Code, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Chapter, except when the context otherwise requires and except where another definition set forth in another Chapter of this Code and applicable to that Chapter or a designated part thereof is applicable.
(Source: P.A. 83-831.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-101.05)
Sec. 1-101.05. Abandoned vehicle. For the purposes of Chapter 4, "abandoned vehicle" means any vehicle in a state of disrepair rendering the vehicle incapable of being driven in its condition or any vehicle that has not been moved or used for 7 consecutive days or more and is apparently deserted.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-101.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-101.1)
Sec. 1-101.1. Act. The word "Act" as used in this Code shall, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, mean "The Illinois Vehicle Code".
(Source: P.A. 82-123.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-101.1a)
Sec. 1-101.1a. Administrative decision. The term "administrative decision" is defined as in Section 3-101 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-101.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-101.2)
Sec. 1-101.2. Affirmation. A signed statement to the effect that the information provided by the signer is true and correct. The affirmation shall subject any person who shall knowingly affirm falsely, in matter material to any issue or point in question, to the penalties inflicted by law on persons convicted of perjury under Section 32-2 of the Criminal Code of 2012.
(Source: P.A. 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-101.3) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-101.3)
Sec. 1-101.3. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 83-1473. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-101.5)
Sec. 1-101.5. Agency. For the purposes of Chapter 13C, "Agency" means the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
(Source: P.A. 96-328, eff. 8-11-09.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-101.6)
Sec. 1-101.6. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98. Repealed by P.A. 94-739, eff. 5-5-06.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-101.8) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-102.02)
Sec. 1-101.8. All-terrain vehicle. Any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 50 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, traveling on 3 or more non-highway tires, designed with a seat or saddle for operator use, and handlebars or steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers.
(Source: P.A. 96-428, eff. 8-13-09.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-102) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-102)
Sec. 1-102. Alley.
A public way within a block, generally giving access to the rear of lots or buildings and not used for general traffic circulation.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-102.01) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-102.01)
Sec. 1-102.01. Ambulance. Any publicly or privately owned vehicle which is specifically designed, constructed or modified and equipped, and is intended to be used for, and is maintained or operated for the emergency transportation of persons who are sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless.
(Source: P.A. 82-433.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-102.02) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-102.02)
Sec. 1-102.02. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-101.8 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-102.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-102.1)
Sec. 1-102.1. Antique vehicle.
A motor vehicle that is more than 25 years of age or a bonafide replica thereof and which is driven on the highways only going to and returning from an antique auto show or an exhibition, or for servicing or demonstration, or a fire-fighting vehicle more than 20 years old which is not used as fire-fighting equipment but is used only for the purpose of exhibition of demonstration.
(Source: P.A. 78-667.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-102.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-102.2)
Sec. 1-102.2. Apportionable semitrailer. Through March 31, 1996, an apportionable semitrailer is a semitrailer that is paying annual fees to a foreign jurisdiction under the provisions of the International Registration Plan. Beginning April 1, 1996, an apportionable semitrailer is a semitrailer used in interstate commerce and registered with an apportioned power fleet.
(Source: P.A. 89-245, eff. 1-1-96.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-102.3) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-102.3)
Sec. 1-102.3. Apportionable trailer. A trailer involved in interstate commerce.
(Source: P.A. 87-1040.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-103) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-103)
Sec. 1-103. Approved driver education course. (a) Any course of driver education approved by the State Board of Education, offered by public or private schools maintaining grades 9 through 12, and meeting at least the minimum requirements of the "Driver Education Act", as now or hereafter amended, (b) any course of driver education offered by a school licensed to give driver education instructions under this Act which meets at least the minimum educational requirements of the "Driver Education Act", as now or hereafter amended, and is approved by the State Board of Education, (c) any course of driver education given in another State to an Illinois resident attending school in such State and approved by the State administrator of the Driver Education Program of such other State, or (d) any course of driver education given at a Department of Defense Education Activity school that is approved by the Department of Defense Education Activity and taught by an adult driver education instructor or traffic safety officer.
(Source: P.A. 96-740, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-104) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-104)
Sec. 1-104. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 76-1586. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-104.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-104.1)
Sec. 1-104.1. Article. The word "Article" as used in this Code shall, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, mean an Article of a Chapter of "The Illinois Vehicle Code".
(Source: P.A. 82-123.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-104.2)
Sec. 1-104.2. Autocycle. A 3-wheel motor vehicle that has a steering wheel and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride it.
(Source: P.A. 98-777, eff. 1-1-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-105) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-105)
Sec. 1-105. Authorized emergency vehicle. Emergency vehicles of municipal departments or public service corporations as are designated or authorized by proper local authorities; police vehicles; vehicles of the fire department; vehicles of a HazMat or technical rescue team authorized by a county board under Section 5-1127 of the Counties Code; ambulances; vehicles of the Illinois Department of Corrections; vehicles of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice; vehicles of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency; vehicles of the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal; mine rescue and explosives emergency response vehicles of the Department of Natural Resources; vehicles of the Illinois Department of Public Health; vehicles of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority with a gross vehicle weight rating of 9,000 pounds or more and those identified as Highway Emergency Lane Patrol; vehicles of the Illinois Department of Transportation identified as Emergency Traffic Patrol; and vehicles of a municipal or county emergency services and disaster agency, as defined by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act.
(Source: P.A. 100-62, eff. 8-11-17.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-105.1)
Sec. 1-105.1. Automated speed enforcement system violation. A violation described in Section 11-208.8 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 97-672, eff. 7-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-105.2)
Sec. 1-105.2. Automated traffic law violation. A violation described in Section 11-208.6, 11-208.9, or 11-1201.1 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-556, eff. 1-1-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-105.2a)
Sec. 1-105.2a. Automobile transporter. Any vehicle combination designed and used for the transport of assembled vehicles, including truck camper units, and includes its use when transporting other cargo or general freight on a backhaul while in compliance with the weight limitations for a truck tractor and semitrailer combination.
(Source: P.A. 99-717, eff. 8-5-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-105.3)
Sec. 1-105.3. Automotive parts recycler. A person who is in the business of acquiring previously owned vehicles and vehicle parts for the primary purpose of disposing of parts of vehicles in a manner other than that described in the definition of a "scrap processor" in this Code or disposing of previously owned vehicles in the manner described in the definition of a "scrap processor" in this Code.
(Source: P.A. 97-832, eff. 7-20-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-105.4)
Sec. 1-105.4. Auxiliary power unit, or APU. Small engines used on commercial trucks to provide power for auxiliary loads, such as heating, air conditioning, and lighting in sleeper berths, which allows the operator to shut off the main engine while resting. Auxiliary power units may also be referred to as idle reduction units.
(Source: P.A. 97-201, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-105.5)
Sec. 1-105.5. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 90-86, eff. 7-10-97. Repealed by P.A. 94-795, eff. 5-22-06.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-105.6)
Sec. 1-105.6. Axle load. The total load transmitted to the road by all wheels whose centers may be included between 2 parallel transverse vertical planes 40 inches apart extending across the full width of the vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-105.7)
Sec. 1-105.7. Backhaul. The return trip of a vehicle transporting cargo or general freight, especially when carrying goods back over all or part of the same route.
(Source: P.A. 99-717, eff. 8-5-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-106) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-106)
Sec. 1-106. Bicycle. Every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels except scooters and similar devices.
(Source: P.A. 85-951.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-106.5)
Sec. 1-106.5. Bumper. Any device or system of devices protruding from and attached to the front and rear of a motor vehicle that has been designed to be used to absorb the impact of a collision. For the purposes of this Code, a bumper also includes a device or system of devices similar in design to those with which new motor vehicles are equipped.
(Source: P.A. 92-61, eff. 1-1-02.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-107) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-107)
Sec. 1-107. Bus. Every motor vehicle, other than a commuter van, designed for carrying more than 10 persons.
(Source: P.A. 82-1011.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-108) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-108)
Sec. 1-108. Business district.
The territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any 600 feet along such highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to hotels, banks, or office buildings, railroad stations and public buildings which occupy at least 300 feet of frontage on one side or 300 feet collectively on both sides of the highway.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-109.01) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-109.01)
Sec. 1-109.01. Camping trailer. A trailer, not used commercially, constructed with partial side walls which fold for towing and unfold to provide temporary living quarters for recreational camping or travel use and of a size or weight not requiring an overdimension permit when towed on a highway.
(Source: P.A. 81-969.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-110) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-110)
Sec. 1-110. Cancellation of driver's license.
The annulment or termination by formal action of the Secretary of a person's driver's license because of some error or defect in the license or because the licensee is no longer entitled to such license, but, with the exception of Sections 6-107, 6-108 and 6-201, the cancellation of a license is without prejudice and application for a new license may be made at any time after such cancellation.
(Source: P.A. 86-1450.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-110.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-110.1)
Sec. 1-110.1. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-111.1b by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-110.1a)
Sec. 1-110.1a. CDL Driver. A person holding a CDL or a person required to hold a CDL.
(Source: P.A. 98-176 (see Section 10 of P.A. 98-722 and Section 10 of P.A. 99-414 for the effective date of changes made by P.A. 98-176).)
(625 ILCS 5/1-110.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-110.2)
Sec. 1-110.2. Certificate of purchase. A bill of sale given to a licensee making an acquisition of a vehicle under Sections 4-208 and 4-209 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 83-1528.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-110a) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-110a)
Sec. 1-110a. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-111.1c by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-111)
Sec. 1-111. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 81-1452. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-111.1)
Sec. 1-111.1. Chapter. The word "Chapter" as used in this Code shall, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, mean a Chapter of "The Illinois Vehicle Code".
(Source: P.A. 82-123.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.1a) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-171.01)
Sec. 1-111.1a. Charitable vehicle.
(a) Any vehicle that is exclusively owned and operated by a religious or charitable not-for-profit organization and is used primarily in conducting the official activities of such organization.
(b) This definition does not include:
(Source: P.A. 96-607, eff. 8-24-09.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.1b) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-110.1)
Sec. 1-111.1b. Chassis. Every frame or supportive element of a vehicle whether or not a manufacturer's identification number, serial number, or other identifying numbers are present on said part.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.1c) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-110a)
Sec. 1-111.1c. Chassis manufacturer. A person who manufactures and produces the frame upon which is mounted the body of a motor vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-111.2)
Sec. 1-111.2. Code. The word "Code" as used in this Act shall, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, mean "The Illinois Vehicle Code".
(Source: P.A. 82-123.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.3)
Sec. 1-111.3. Collection costs. Collection costs consist of reasonable costs incurred in locating the owner, lienholder, or other legally entitled persons, and demanding payment, together with court costs and reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court.
(Source: P.A. 89-433, eff. 12-15-95.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.4)
Sec. 1-111.4. Commerce. Trade, commerce, or transportation.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.5)
Sec. 1-111.5. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98. Repealed by P.A. 98-176 (see Section 10 of P.A. 98-722 and Section 10 of P.A. 99-414 for the effective date of changes made by P.A. 98-176).)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.6)
Sec. 1-111.6. Commercial driver's license (CDL). A license issued to an individual by a state or other jurisdiction of domicile, in accordance with the standards contained in 49 C.F.R. Part 383, which authorizes the individual to operate a class of a commercial motor vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 98-176 (see Section 10 of P.A. 98-722 and Section 10 of P.A. 99-414 for the effective date of changes made by P.A. 98-176).)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.7)
Sec. 1-111.7. Commercial driver license information system (CDLIS). The information system established, pursuant to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA) (49 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.), to serve as a clearinghouse for locating information related to the licensing and identification of commercial motor vehicle drivers.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.7a)
Sec. 1-111.7a. Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). A permit issued to an individual by a state or other jurisdiction of domicile, in accordance with the standards contained in 49 C.F.R. Part 383, which, when carried with a valid driver's license issued by the same state or jurisdiction of domicile, authorizes the individual to operate a class of commercial motor vehicle when accompanied by a holder of a valid CDL for purposes of behind-the-wheel training. When issued to a CDL holder, a CLP serves as authorization for accompanied behind-the-wheel training in a commercial motor vehicle for which the holder's current CDL is not valid.
(Source: P.A. 98-176 (see Section 10 of P.A. 98-722 and Section 10 of P.A. 99-414 for the effective date of changes made by P.A. 98-176).)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.8) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-114)
Sec. 1-111.8. Commercial vehicle. Any vehicle operated for the transportation of persons or property in the furtherance of any commercial or industrial enterprise, For-Hire or Not-For-Hire, but not including a commuter van, a vehicle used in a ridesharing arrangement when being used for that purpose, or a recreational vehicle not being used commercially.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-111.9) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-114.1)
Sec. 1-111.9. Commuter van. A motor vehicle designed for the transportation of not less than 7 nor more than 16 passengers, which is: (1) used in a ridesharing arrangement; or (2) owned or leased by or on behalf of a company or an employee organization and operated on a non-profit basis with the primary purpose of transporting employees of the company between the employees' homes and the company's place of business or a public transportation station and in which the operating, administrative, maintenance and reasonable depreciation costs are paid principally by the persons utilizing the commuter van.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-112) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-112)
Sec. 1-112. Controlled Access Highway.
Every highway, street or roadway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access to or from the same except at such points only and in such manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street or roadway.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-112.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-112.1)
Sec. 1-112.1. Conversion. A motor vehicle, other than a motor home, which has been modified by a person other than the manufacturer of the chassis of the motor vehicle and which has not been the subject of a retail sale.
(Source: P.A. 86-971.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-112.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-112.2)
Sec. 1-112.2. Converter or second stage manufacturer. A person who prior to the retail sale of a motor vehicle, assembles, installs or affixes a body, cab, or special equipment to a chassis, or who adds, subtracts from, or modifies a previously assembled or manufactured motor vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-112.3) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-112.3)
Sec. 1-112.3. Converter Dolly. A vehicle consisting of a chassis equipped with one or more axles, a fifth wheel or an equivalent mechanism, and draw bar, the attachment of which converts a semitrailer to a full trailer.
(Source: P.A. 87-1203.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-112.5) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-114.2)
Sec. 1-112.5. Counterfeit. To copy or imitate, without legal authority, with the intent of deceiving or defrauding.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-112.7)
Sec. 1-112.7. Court. A court of law, traffic tribunal, or circuit court of Illinois, including a judge of a court of law, traffic tribunal, or circuit court of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-112.8)
Sec. 1-112.8. Covered heavy duty tow and recovery vehicle. A vehicle transporting a disabled vehicle from the place where the vehicle became disabled to the nearest repair facility, having a gross weight that is equal to or exceeds the gross vehicle weight of the disabled vehicle being transported.
(Source: P.A. 99-717, eff. 8-5-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-113) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-113)
Sec. 1-113. Crosswalk. (a) That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway, and in the absence of a sidewalk on one side of the highway, that part of the highway included within the extension of the lateral line of the existing sidewalk to the side of the highway without the sidewalk, with such extension forming a right angle to the centerline of the highway;
(b) Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface placed in accordance with the provisions in the Manual adopted by the Department of Transportation as authorized in Section 11-301.
(Source: P.A. 83-831.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-113.1)
Sec. 1-113.1. Custom vehicle. A motor vehicle that is at least 25 years of age and of a model year after 1948 or a custom vehicle manufactured to resemble a vehicle at least 25 years of age and of a model year after 1948 and has been altered from the manufacturer's original design or has a body constructed from non-original materials and which is maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and similar uses and which is not used for general daily transportation.
(Source: P.A. 96-487, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-114) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-114)
Sec. 1-114. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-111.8 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-114.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-114.1)
Sec. 1-114.1. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-111.9 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-114.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-114.2)
Sec. 1-114.2. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-112.5 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-115) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-115)
Sec. 1-115. Dealer. Every person engaged in the business of acquiring or disposing of vehicles or their essential parts and who has an established place of business for such purpose.
(Source: P.A. 83-1473.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-115.05)
Sec. 1-115.05. Department. The Department of Transportation of the State of Illinois, acting directly or through its duly authorized officers and agents, except that in Chapter 5 and Articles X and XI of Chapter 3 of this Code, "Department" means the Department of Revenue of the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-115.07)
Sec. 1-115.07. Derelict vehicle. Any inoperable, unregistered, discarded motor vehicle, regardless of title, having lost its character as a substantial property and left unattended without justification on the owner's land contrary to the public policy expressed in Section 4-301 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-115.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-115.1)
Sec. 1-115.1. Disposition of vehicle or vehicle part. The purchase, exchange, transfer, sale, assignment or other change of ownership or possession or the junking or wrecking of a vehicle or vehicle part.
(Source: P.A. 83-1473.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-115.3)
Sec. 1-115.3. Disqualification. Disqualification means any of the following 3 actions:
(Source: P.A. 98-176 (see Section 10 of P.A. 98-722 and Section 10 of P.A. 99-414 for the effective date of changes made by P.A. 98-176).)
(625 ILCS 5/1-115.5)
Sec. 1-115.5. Domicile. A true, fixed, and permanent legal home of a person or the place to which the person intends to return even though the person may reside elsewhere. As a further explanation, "A person may have more than one residence but only one domicile".
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-115.6)
Sec. 1-115.6. Domiciliary. A person who is domiciled.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-115.8)
Sec. 1-115.8. Drive. To drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-116) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-116)
Sec. 1-116. Driver.
Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-116.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-116.1)
Sec. 1-116.1. Driver's license. Any license to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of this State.
(Source: P.A. 84-1394.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-117) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-117)
Sec. 1-117. Driver License Compact.
The Driver License Compact set forth in Chapter 6 of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-117.5)
Sec. 1-117.5. Driver's license or permit making implement. Any material, hardware, or software that is specially designed for or primarily used in the manufacture, assembly, issuance, or authentication of an official driver's license or permit issued by the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 93-895, eff. 1-1-05.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-117.7)
Sec. 1-117.7. Electric personal assistive mobility device. A self-balancing 2 non-tandem wheeled device designed to transport only one person with an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to 15 miles per hour or less.
(Source: P.A. 92-868, eff. 6-1-03.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-118) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-118)
Sec. 1-118. Essential parts. All integral and body parts of a vehicle of a type required to be registered hereunder, the removal, alteration or substitution of which would tend to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alter its appearance, model, type or mode of operation. "Essential parts" includes the following: vehicle hulks, shells, chassis, frames, front end assemblies (which may consist of headlight, grill, fenders and hood), front clip (front end assembly with cowl attached), rear clip (which may consist of quarter panels, fenders, floor and top), doors, hatchbacks, fenders, cabs, cab clips, cowls, hoods, trunk lids, deck lids, bed, front bumper, rear bumper, transmissions, seats, engines, and similar parts. "Essential parts" also includes fairings, fuel tanks, and forks of motorcycles. "Essential parts" shall also include stereo radios.
An essential part which does not have affixed to it an identification number as defined in Section 1-129 adopts the identification number of the vehicle to which such part is affixed, installed or mounted.
"Essential parts" does not include an engine, transmission, or a rear axle that is used in a glider kit.
(Source: P.A. 99-748, eff. 8-5-16; 100-409, eff. 8-25-17; 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-118.1)
Sec. 1-118.1. Expanded-use antique vehicle.
A motor vehicle that is more than 25 years of age or a bona fide replica thereof and which is registered and driven on the highways in accordance with Section 3-804.01.
(Source: P.A. 97-412, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-119) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-119)
Sec. 1-119. Explosives.
Any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and which contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion or by detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-119.3)
Sec. 1-119.3. Expressway. A freeway with full control access and with grade separations at intersections.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-119.6)
Sec. 1-119.6. Farm to market agricultural transportation. The operation of a motor vehicle controlled and operated by a farmer who is a private motor carrier of property, who is using the vehicle to transport agricultural products to or from a farm operated by the farmer or to transport farm machinery or farm supplies to or from a farm operated by the farmer, and who is not using the commercial vehicle to transport hazardous materials of a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with the Illinois Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-120) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-120)
Sec. 1-120. Farm tractor. Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing wagons, plows, mowing machines and other implements of husbandry, and every implement of husbandry which is self propelled, excluding all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles as defined in this Code.
(Source: P.A. 85-830; 85-1010.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-120.5)
Sec. 1-120.5. Fifth wheel assembly. A coupling device connecting 2 or more vehicles operating in combination. The lower half of a fifth wheel assembly mounted on a truck tractor or converter dolly must be secured to the frame of that vehicle with properly designed brackets, mounting plates, or angles and properly tightened bolts of adequate size and grade or devices that provide equivalent security. The installation shall not cause cracking, warping, or deformation of the frame. The installation shall include a device for positively preventing the lower half of the fifth wheel assembly from shifting on the frame to which it is attached.
The upper half of a fifth wheel assembly must be fastened to the motor vehicle with at least the same security required for the installation of the lower half on a truck tractor or converter dolly.
Every fifth wheel assembly shall have a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism and any adapter used in conjunction with it must prevent separation of the upper and lower halves of the fifth wheel assembly unless a positive manual release is activated. The release may be located so that the driver can operate it from the cab. If a motor vehicle has a fifth wheel assembly designed and constructed to be readily separable, the fifth wheel assembly locking devices shall apply automatically on coupling.
The lower half of a fifth wheel assembly shall be located so that, regardless of the condition of loading, the relationship between the kingpin and the rear axle or axles of the towing motor vehicle will properly distribute the gross weight of both the towed and towing vehicles on the axles of those vehicles, will not unduly interfere with the steering, braking, and other maneuvering of the towing vehicle, and will not otherwise contribute to unsafe operation of the vehicles comprising the combination. The upper half of a fifth wheel assembly shall be located so that the weight of the vehicles is properly distributed on their axles and the combination of vehicles will operate safely during normal operation.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-120.7)
Sec. 1-120.7. Fire department vehicle. Any vehicle, bicycle, or electric personal assistive mobility device that is designated or authorized by proper local authorities for fire department use.
(Source: P.A. 95-28, eff. 8-7-07.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-121) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-121)
Sec. 1-121. Flammable liquid. Any liquid which has a flash point of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, or less, as determined by a tagliabue or equivalent closed-cup test device.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-122) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-122)
Sec. 1-122. Fleet. 1 or more commercial motor vehicles.
(Source: P.A. 79-1041.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-122.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-122.1)
Sec. 1-122.1. Fleet safety vehicle. Any motor vehicle which is used to supervise operations of vehicles of the second division on the highway so as to promote safety and legal operations of such second division vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 79-870.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-122.5) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-124)
Sec. 1-122.5. For-hire. The operation of a vehicle for compensation and subject to federal regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission or to state regulation by the Illinois Commerce Commission and those vehicles governed by Chapters 8 and 9 under this Code and regulated by the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-122.7)
Sec. 1-122.7. For-profit ridesharing arrangement. The transportation by motor vehicle of not more than 16 persons, including the driver, for which a fee is charged in accordance with Section 6 of the Ridesharing Arrangements Act.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-123) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-123)
Sec. 1-123. Foreign vehicle.
Every vehicle of a type required to be registered hereunder brought into this State from another State, territory or country other than in the ordinary course of business by or through a manufacturer or dealer and not registered in this State.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-123.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-123.1)
Sec. 1-123.1. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 83-1473. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-123.2)
Sec. 1-123.2. Former military vehicle. A vehicle or trailer, regardless of size, weight, or year of manufacture, that was manufactured for use in any country's military forces and is maintained to depict or represent military design or markings. A former military vehicle does not include a vehicle used for any commercial or production agriculture purpose.
(Source: P.A. 97-811, eff. 7-13-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-123.3)
Sec. 1-123.3. Frame. The main longitudinal structural members of the chassis of the vehicle or, for vehicles with unitized body construction, the lowest main longitudinal structural members of the body of the vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-123.4)
Sec. 1-123.4. Fraudulent driver's license or permit. Any license or permit that purports to be an official driver's license or permit for which a computerized number and file have not been created by the Secretary of State or other official driver's license agency in another jurisdiction.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-123.5)
Sec. 1-123.5. Freeway. A highway or street especially designed for through traffic and to, from, or over which owners of or persons having an interest in abutting land or other persons have no right or easement or only a limited right or easement of access, crossing, light, air, or view by reason of the fact that the property abuts upon the highway or street or for any other reason.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-123.7)
Sec. 1-123.7. Garbage. Any material or load consisting of waste from the facilities of the generator of the waste when transported for disposal or to a permitted recycling or waste processing facility when the generator receives no direct or indirect compensation from anyone for the material or load and when transported by a truck specially equipped with a selfcompactor or an industrial roll-off hoist and roll-off container.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-123.8)
Sec. 1-123.8. Glider kit. A motor vehicle of the second division that includes a chassis, cab, front axle, and other essential parts, except for an engine, transmission, or rear axle.
(Source: P.A. 99-748, eff. 8-5-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-123.9)
Sec. 1-123.9. Golf cart. A vehicle specifically designed and intended for the purposes of transporting one or more persons and their golf clubs or maintenance equipment while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf, or maintaining the condition of the grounds on a public or private golf course.
(Source: P.A. 96-279, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-124) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-124)
Sec. 1-124. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-122.5 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-124.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-124.1)
Sec. 1-124.1. Grey Market Vehicle. A vehicle not originally manufactured in compliance with U. S. emission or safety standards.
(Source: P.A. 86-444.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-124.3)
Sec. 1-124.3. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). GCWR is the greater of:
(Source: P.A. 99-57, eff. 7-16-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-124.5)
Sec. 1-124.5. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 99-57, eff. 7-16-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-125) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-125)
Sec. 1-125. Gross weight.
The weight of a vehicle whether operated singly or in combination without load plus the weight of the load thereon.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-125.9)
Sec. 1-125.9. Highly restricted personal information. An individual's photograph or image, signature, social security number, personal email address, and medical or disability information.
(Source: P.A. 97-835, eff. 7-20-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-126) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-126)
Sec. 1-126. Highway. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel or located on public school property.
(Source: P.A. 92-780, eff. 8-6-02.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-126.1)
Sec. 1-126.1. Highway designations. The Department of Transportation may designate streets or highways in the system of State highways as follows:
(Source: P.A. 101-328, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-125.7)
Sec. 1-125.7. Headset receiver. Any device, other than a hearing aid, designed to be worn on a person's head that enables the wearer to hear or receive electronic communications.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-128) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-128)
Sec. 1-128. House trailer. (a) A trailer or semitrailer equipped and used for living quarters or for human habitation (temporarily or permanently) rather than for the transportation of freight, goods, wares and merchandise; or
(b) A house trailer or a semitrailer which is used commercially (temporarily or permanently), that is, for the advertising, sales, display or promotion of merchandise or services, or for any other commercial purpose except the transportation of property for hire or the transportation of property for distribution by a private carrier.
(Source: P.A. 81-969.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-129) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-129)
Sec. 1-129. Identification Number. The numbers and letters, if any, on a vehicle or essential part, affixed by its manufacturer, the Illinois Secretary of State or the Illinois State Police for the purpose of identifying the vehicle or essential part, or which is required to be affixed to the vehicle or part by federal or state law.
(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-129.1)
Sec. 1-129.1. Ignition interlock device, breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID). A device installed in a motor vehicle that prevents the vehicle from starting until the device has determined by an analysis of the driver's breath that the driver's breath alcohol is below a certain preset level.
(Source: P.A. 96-1526, eff. 2-14-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-130) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-130)
Sec. 1-130. Implement of husbandry. Every vehicle designed and adapted exclusively for agricultural, horticultural, or livestock raising operations, including farm wagons, wagon trailers or like vehicles used in connection therewith, or for lifting or carrying an implement of husbandry provided that no farm wagon, wagon trailer or like vehicle having a gross weight of more than 36,000 pounds, shall be included hereunder.
(Source: P.A. 81-327.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-131) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-131)
Sec. 1-131. Improved highway.
Any roadway of concrete, brick, asphalt, macadam and crushed stone or gravel.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-131.5)
Sec. 1-131.5. In-line speed skates. A manufactured or assembled device consisting of an upper portion that is intended to be secured to a human foot, with a frame or chassis attached along the length of the bottom of the upper portion, with the frame or chassis holding 2 or more wheels that are longitudinally aligned and used to skate or glide by means of human foot and leg power while having the device attached to each foot or leg. The upper portion may not extend more than 2 inches above the wearer's ankle joint.
(Source: P.A. 97-1023, eff. 1-1-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-132) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-132)
Sec. 1-132. Intersection.
(a) The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different roadways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
(b) Where a highway includes two roadways 40 feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection.
(c) The junction of an alley with a street or highway does not constitute an intersection.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-133) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-133)
Sec. 1-133. Interstate or Interstate Commerce.
Transportation between 2 or more States or transportation originating in one State and passing into or through other States for delivery in another State, and which is not intrastate.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-133.05)
Sec. 1-133.05. Interstate carrier of property. Any person who is engaged in the transportation of property only by motor vehicle in whole or in part in interstate or foreign commerce in this State either with or without authority issued from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-133.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-133.1)
Sec. 1-133.1. Interstate highway. Any highway which is now, or shall hereafter be, a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways within this State.
(Source: P.A. 85-830.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-134) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-134)
Sec. 1-134. Intrastate or Intrastate Commerce.
Transportation originating at any point or place within this State and destined to any other point or place within this State, irrespective of the route, highway or highways traversed, and including transportation which passes into or through another State before delivery is made within this State, and including any act of transportation which includes or completes a pickup within Illinois for delivery within Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-134.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-134.1)
Sec. 1-134.1. Junk vehicle. A junk vehicle is a vehicle which has been or is being disassembled, crushed, compressed, flattened, destroyed or otherwise reduced to a state in which it no longer can be returned to an operable state, or has been branded or assigned as junk or a similar designation by another state or jurisdiction.
(Source: P.A. 100-450, eff. 1-1-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-135) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-135)
Sec. 1-135. Lane-control signal.
An official traffic control device consisting of an electrically controlled and illuminated signal of a square or rectangular design and employing distinctive colors or symbols used to control the direction of vehicular flow on the particular lane to which the indication applies.
(Source: P.A. 76-2122.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-136) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-136)
Sec. 1-136. Laned roadway.
A roadway which is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-136.5)
Sec. 1-136.5. Law enforcement agency. Every governmental enforcement agency or officer having authority to enforce the provisions of this Act or applicable local vehicle ordinances.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-137) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-137)
Sec. 1-137. Lease. A written document vesting exclusive possession, use, control and responsibility of the lessee during the periods the vehicle is operated by or for the lessee for a specific period of time.
(Source: P.A. 81-501.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-137.5)
Sec. 1-137.5. Legal name. The full given name and surname of an individual as recorded at birth, recorded at marriage, or deemed as the correct legal name for use in reporting income by the Social Security Administration or the name as otherwise established through legal action that appears on the associated official document presented to the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 93-895, eff. 1-1-05.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-138) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-138)
Sec. 1-138. License to drive.
Any driver's license or any other license or permit to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of this State including:
1. Any temporary license or instruction permit;
2. The privilege of any person to drive a motor vehicle whether or not such person holds a valid license or permit.
3. Any nonresident's driving privilege as defined herein.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-138.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-138.1)
Sec. 1-138.1. Licensee. A person licensed or required to be licensed under Sections 5-101, 5-102, 5-201 and 5-301 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 83-1473.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-139) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-139)
Sec. 1-139. Lienholder.
A person holding a security interest in a vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-139.1)
Sec. 1-139.1. Limousine. Any privately owned first division vehicle intended to be used for the transportation of persons for-hire when the payment is not based on a meter charge, but is prearranged for a designated destination.
(Source: P.A. 88-415.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-140) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-140)
Sec. 1-140. Local authorities. Every county, municipal and other local board or body having authority to enact laws relating to traffic under the constitution and laws of this State and each road district highway commissioner having that authority.
(Source: P.A. 93-177, eff. 7-11-03.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-140.5)
Sec. 1-140.5. Local mass transit system. An organized system providing passenger transportation over regular routes within a designated municipality or area.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-140.7)
Sec. 1-140.7. Low-speed vehicle. Any 4-wheeled vehicle with a maximum speed greater than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour that conforms with the federal motor vehicle safety standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 571.500.
(Source: P.A. 96-653, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-140.10)
Sec. 1-140.10. Low-speed electric bicycle. A bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that meets the requirements of one of the following classes:
A "low-speed electric bicycle" is not a moped or a motor driven cycle.
(Source: P.A. 100-209, eff. 1-1-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-140.15)
Sec. 1-140.15. Low-speed gas bicycle. A 2 or 3-wheeled device with fully operable pedals and a gasoline motor of less than one horsepower, whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 miles per hour.
(Source: P.A. 96-125, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-141) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-141)
Sec. 1-141. Mail.
To deposit in the United States mail properly addressed and with postage prepaid.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-142) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-142)
Sec. 1-142. Manufacturer.
Every person engaged in the business of manufacturing and assembling vehicles or reconstructed vehicles, or engine and driveline components for vehicles.
(Source: P.A. 76-1798.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-142.01) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-142.01)
Sec. 1-142.01. Materially altered vehicle. Any vehicle which has been modified, rebuilt, repaired, reconstructed, restored or specially constructed.
(Source: P.A. 83-1473.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-142.3)
Sec. 1-142.3. Military series registration plate. Any registration plate that may only be issued to an applicant based on some aspect of the applicant's military service.
(Source: P.A. 101-262, eff. 1-1-20.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-142.05)
Sec. 1-142.05. Maxi-cube vehicle. A combination of vehicles consisting of a truck-tractor, upon which is mounted a separable cargo carrying semi-trailer, and a trailing unit that is attached by a pintle hook or similar connection, with the separable cargo carrying semi-trailer designed so as to be loaded and unloaded through the trailing unit, except that the entire combination shall not exceed 65 feet in length and that neither the semi-trailer nor the trailing unit in the combination shall by itself exceed 34 feet in length.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-142.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-142.1)
Sec. 1-142.1. Medical Carrier. Any publicly or privately owned vehicle which is specifically designed, constructed or modified and equipped, and is intended to be used for, and is maintained or operated for the nonemergency transportation of persons for compensation for the purpose of obtaining medical services.
(Source: P.A. 82-433.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-142.1a)
Sec. 1-142.1a. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98. Repealed by P.A. 92-703, eff. 7-19-02.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-142.1b)
Sec. 1-142.1b. Medical limitation or condition. A scientifically recognized condition that may medically impair a person's physical or mental health to the extent the person is unable to safely operate a motor vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-142.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-142.2)
Sec. 1-142.2. Medical transport vehicle. Includes ambulances, medical carriers, and rescue vehicles.
(Source: P.A. 82-433.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-143) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-143)
Sec. 1-143. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 76-2123. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-144) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-144)
Sec. 1-144. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 76-1586. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-144.01)
Sec. 1-144.01. Mobile carrying device.
(a) An electrically powered device that:
(b) A mobile carrying device is not considered a vehicle unless expressly defined by law as a vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 101-123, eff. 7-26-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-144.02)
Sec. 1-144.02. Mobile carrying device operator. A person exercising control over the mobile carrying device.
(Source: P.A. 101-123, eff. 7-26-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-144.03)
Sec. 1-144.03. Mobile home or manufactured home. A mobile home or manufactured home means a manufactured home as defined in subdivision (53) of Section 9-102 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-749, eff. 7-16-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-144.05)
Sec. 1-144.05. Model year. The year of manufacture of a vehicle based upon the annual production period of the vehicle as designated by the manufacturer and indicated on the title and registration of the vehicle. If the manufacturer does not designate a production period for the vehicle, then "model year" means the calendar year of manufacture.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-144.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-144.1)
Sec. 1-144.1. Modified vehicle. Every vehicle of a type required to be registered under this Code altered by the addition, deletion, or modification of the body, chassis, component or essential parts, new or used.
(Source: P.A. 83-831.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-144.5)
Sec. 1-144.5. Monitoring device driving permit. A permit that allows a person whose driver's license has been summarily suspended under Section 11-501.1 to drive a vehicle, for the applicable period described in Section 6-206.1, if the vehicle is equipped with an ignition interlock device as defined in Section 1-129.1.
(Source: P.A. 95-400, eff. 1-1-09.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-145) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-145)
Sec. 1-145. Motor carrier.
An operator of For-Hire vehicles pursuant to the Illinois Motor Carrier of Property Law.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-145.001) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-148)
Sec. 1-145.001. Motor driven cycle. Every motorcycle and every motor scooter with less than 150 cubic centimeter piston displacement including motorized pedalcycles.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-145.01) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-145.01)
Sec. 1-145.01. Motor home, mini motor home or van camper. A self-contained motor vehicle, not used commercially, designed or permanently converted to provide living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, with direct walk through access to the living quarters from the driver's seat. Such vehicles must include at least four of the following:
a) A cooking facility with an on-board fuel source;
b) A gas or electric refrigerator;
c) A toilet with exterior evacuation;
d) A heating or air conditioning system with an on-board power or fuel source separate from the vehicle engine;
e) A potable water supply system that includes at least a sink, a faucet, and a water tank with an exterior service supply connection;
f) A 110-125 volt electric power supply.
(Source: P.A. 86-971.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-146) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-146)
Sec. 1-146. Motor vehicle. Every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails, except for vehicles moved solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, low-speed electric bicycles, and low-speed gas bicycles. For this Act, motor vehicles are divided into two divisions:
First Division: Those motor vehicles which are designed for the carrying of not more than 10 persons.
Second Division: Those motor vehicles which are designed for carrying more than 10 persons, those motor vehicles designed or used for living quarters, those motor vehicles which are designed for pulling or carrying freight, cargo or implements of husbandry, and those motor vehicles of the First Division remodelled for use and used as motor vehicles of the Second Division.
(Source: P.A. 96-125, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-146.5)
Sec. 1-146.5. Motor vehicle accident data. Any information generated from a motor vehicle accident report or supplemental report, but shall not include a copy of the motor vehicle accident report or supplemental report, personally identifying information as defined in Section 1-159.2 of this Code, or any other information disclosure of which is prohibited by law.
(Source: P.A. 100-96, eff. 1-1-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-147) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-147)
Sec. 1-147. Motorcycle. Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding an autocycle or tractor.
(Source: P.A. 98-777, eff. 1-1-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-148)
Sec. 1-148. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-145.001 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-148.1)
Sec. 1-148.1. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-148.3b by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-148.2)
Sec. 1-148.2. Moped. A moped is a motor-driven cycle, with or without optional power derived from manually operated pedals, whose speed attainable in one mile is at least 20 mph but not greater than 30 mph, and is equipped with a motor that produces 2 brake horsepower or less. If an internal combustion engine is used, the displacement shall not exceed 50 cubic centimeter displacement and the power drive system shall not require the operator to shift gears.
(Source: P.A. 96-554, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.3) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-148.3)
Sec. 1-148.3. Motorized wheelchair. Any self-propelled vehicle, including a three-wheeled vehicle, designed for and used by a person with disabilities, that is incapable of a speed in excess of 8 miles per hour on level ground.
(Source: P.A. 88-685, eff. 1-24-95.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.3a)
Sec. 1-148.3a. Muffler. A device consisting of a series of chambers or baffle plates or other mechanical design for the purpose of receiving exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine or turbine wheels for the purpose of receiving exhaust gas from a diesel engine, all of which are effective in reducing noise.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.3a-5)
Sec. 1-148.3a-5. Multifunction school activity bus. A multifunction school-activity bus (MFSAB) means a school bus manufactured for the purpose of transporting 11 or more persons, including the driver, whose purposes do not include transporting students to and from home or school bus stops. A MFSAB is prohibited from meeting the special requirements for school buses in Sections 12-801, 12-803, and 12-805 and subsection (a) of Section 12-802 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 96-410, eff. 7-1-10; 97-378, eff. 8-15-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.3b) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-148.1)
Sec. 1-148.3b. Multipurpose passenger vehicle. A motor vehicle with motive power, except a trailer, designed to carry 10 persons or less that is constructed either on a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off-road operation.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.3m)
Sec. 1-148.3m. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 96-1434, eff. 8-11-10. Repealed by P.A. 97-144, eff. 7-14-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.4) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-148.4)
Sec. 1-148.4. New Vehicle. A new vehicle which has not been previously sold to any person except a franchised distributor or franchised new vehicle dealer.
(Source: P.A. 86-444.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.5)
Sec. 1-148.5. News media. A newspaper or other periodical issued at regular intervals whether in print or electronic format, a news service whether in print or electronic format, a radio station, a television station, a television network, a community antenna television service, or a person or corporation engaged in making news reels or other motion picture news for public showing.
(Source: P.A. 92-335, eff. 8-10-01.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.5a)
Sec. 1-148.5a. Non-CDL. Any other type of motor vehicle license, such as an automobile driver's license or a motorcycle license.
(Source: P.A. 98-176 (see Section 10 of P.A. 98-722 and Section 10 of P.A. 99-414 for the effective date of changes made by P.A. 98-176).)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.6) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-151)
Sec. 1-148.6. Noncommercial vehicle. Any vehicle that is not a commercial vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-148.8)
Sec. 1-148.8. Nondivisible load or vehicle. A load or vehicle that when separated into smaller loads or vehicles further dismantling would:
(1) Compromise the intended use of the load or vehicle or make it unable to perform the function for which it was intended.
(2) Destroy the value of the load or vehicle or make it unusable for its intended purpose.
(3) Require more than 8 work hours to dismantle using appropriate equipment. The applicant for a nondivisible load has the burden of proof as to the number of work hours required to dismantle the load.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-149) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-149)
Sec. 1-149. Nonresident.
Every person who is not a resident of this State.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-150) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-150)
Sec. 1-150. Nonresident's driving privilege.
The privilege conferred upon a nonresident by the laws of this State pertaining to the operation by such person of a motor vehicle, or the use of a vehicle owned by such person, in this State.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-151) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-151)
Sec. 1-151. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-148.6 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-153) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-153)
Sec. 1-153. Not-For-Hire.
Operation of a commercial vehicle in furtherance of any commercial or industrial enterprise but not For-Hire.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-153.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-153.1)
Sec. 1-153.1. Off-highway motorcycle. Any motorized device designed to travel primarily off-highway on 2 wheels, having a seat or saddle for the use of the operator, upon or by which any person, persons or property may be transported or drawn.
(Source: P.A. 85-830.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-154) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-154)
Sec. 1-154. Official traffic-control devices.
All signs, signals, markings, and devices which conform with the State Manual and not inconsistent with this Act placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-154.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-154.1)
Sec. 1-154.1. Operate. To ride in or on, other than as a passenger, use or control in any manner the operation of any device or vehicle whether motorized or propelled by human power.
(Source: P.A. 85-830.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-154.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-154.2)
Sec. 1-154.2. Operator. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of any device or vehicle whether motorized or propelled by human power.
(Source: P.A. 85-830.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-154.4)
Sec. 1-154.4. Organ transport vehicle. A motor vehicle of the second division equipped and used exclusively for the transportation of organs for human transplant or the transportation of members of the surgical team performing the organ harvesting or transplant operations. Vehicles defined in this Section shall be owned or operated by a company that has a contractual agreement with a federally designated organ procurement organization for the purposes stated in this Section.
(Source: P.A. 90-347, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-154.5)
Sec. 1-154.5. Out-of-service order. A temporary prohibition against driving a commercial motor vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-154.7)
Sec. 1-154.7. Out-of-state salvage vehicle buyer. A person who is licensed in another state or jurisdiction and acquires salvage or junk vehicles for the primary purpose of taking them out of this State.
(Source: P.A. 101-572, eff. 8-23-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-155) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-155)
Sec. 1-155. Owner. A person who holds legal title of a vehicle, or in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee, or in the event a mortgagor of such vehicle is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee or lessee or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 85-1201.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-155.5)
Sec. 1-155.5. Owner-operator. A commercial motor vehicle lessor who leases the commercial motor vehicle, with driver, to a lessee.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-156) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-156)
Sec. 1-156. Park or Parking.
Means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than when temporarily and actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-156.5)
Sec. 1-156.5. Park district. Any park district formed under the Park District Code or any Submerged Land Park District as that term is defined in subsection (c) of Section 1-3 of the Park District Code.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-157) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-157)
Sec. 1-157. Passenger car.
A motor vehicle of the First Division including a multipurpose passenger vehicle, that is designed for carrying not more than 10 persons.
(Source: P.A. 78-343.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-157.5)
Sec. 1-157.5. Peace officer. Any person who by virtue of his or her public employment is vested by law with a duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for offenses, whether that duty extends to all offenses or is limited to specific offenses.
(Source: P.A. 93-788, eff. 1-1-05.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-158) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-158)
Sec. 1-158. Pedestrian. Any person afoot or wearing in-line speed skates, including a person with a physical, hearing, or visual disability.
(Source: P.A. 97-1023, eff. 1-1-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-158.5) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-300)
Sec. 1-158.5. Penalties and offenses; definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this Act, shall, for the purposes of this Act, have the meanings ascribed to them in Chapter V of the Unified Code of Corrections:
Business Offense;
Conviction;
Court;
Felony;
Class 1 Felony;
Class 2 Felony;
Class 3 Felony;
Class 4 Felony;
Imprisonment;
Judgment;
Misdemeanor;
Class A Misdemeanor;
Class B Misdemeanor;
Class C Misdemeanor;
Offense;
Petty Offense;
Sentence.
(Source: P.A. 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-159) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-159)
Sec. 1-159. Person.
Every natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-159.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-159.1)
Sec. 1-159.1. Person with disabilities. A natural person who, as determined by a licensed physician, by a licensed physician assistant, or by a licensed advanced practice registered nurse: (1) cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or other assistive device; (2) is restricted by lung disease to such an extent that his or her forced (respiratory) expiratory volume for one second, when measured by spirometry, is less than one liter, or the arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 mm/hg on room air at rest; (3) uses portable oxygen; (4) has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person's functional limitations are classified in severity as Class III or Class IV, according to standards set by the American Heart Association; (5) is severely limited in the person's ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological, oncological, or orthopedic condition; (6) cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest because of one of the above 5 conditions; or (7) is missing a hand or arm or has permanently lost the use of a hand or arm.
(Source: P.A. 99-173, eff. 7-29-15; 100-513, eff. 1-1-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-159.2)
Sec. 1-159.2. Personally identifying information. Information that identifies an individual, including his or her driver's license number, name, address (but not the 5 digit zip code), date of birth, height, weight, hair color, eye color, email address, and telephone number, but "personally identifying information" does not include information on vehicular accidents, driving violations, and driver's status.
(Source: P.A. 101-326, eff. 8-9-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-159.3)
Sec. 1-159.3. Photograph. Any color photograph or digitally produced and captured image of an applicant for a driver's license or permit.
(Source: P.A. 90-191, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-160) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-160)
Sec. 1-160. Pneumatic tire.
Every tire in which compressed air is designed to support the load.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-161) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-161)
Sec. 1-161. Pole trailer.
Every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and attached to the towing vehicle by means of a reach or pole, or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used for transporting long or irregularly shaped loads such as poles, pipes or structural members capable, generally, of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-162) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-162)
Sec. 1-162. Police officer. Every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests and issue citations for violations of traffic regulations.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-162.3)
Sec. 1-162.3. Police vehicle. Any vehicle, recreational off-highway vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, bicycle, or electric personal assistive mobility device that is designated or authorized by proper local authorities for police use.
(Source: P.A. 102-240, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-162.5) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-164)
Sec. 1-162.5. Principal place of business. The place where any person transacts his principal business, or where he makes up and approves his payroll, maintains a central file of records and maintains his principal executive offices. In the event that not all of these functions are performed in one place, then that place where a majority of such functions are performed or the place where such person does in fact principally transact and control his business affairs.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-163) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-163)
Sec. 1-163. Private road or driveway.
Every way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-164) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-164)
Sec. 1-164. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-162.5 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-164.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-164.1)
Sec. 1-164.1. Probationary license to drive. A conditional license granting full driving privileges during a period of suspension.
(Source: P.A. 86-549.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-164.2)
Sec. 1-164.2. Processing costs. Processing costs consist of fees paid to the Secretary of State for a record search to determine the name and address of the last registered owner, lienholder, and other legally entitled persons, plus the cost of sending certified mail notice to those persons.
(Source: P.A. 89-433, eff. 12-15-95.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-164.5)
Sec. 1-164.5. Proof of financial responsibility. Proof of ability to respond in damages for any liability thereafter incurred resulting from the ownership, maintenance, use or operation of a motor vehicle for bodily injury to or death of any person in the amount of $25,000, and subject to this limit for any one person injured or killed, in the amount of $50,000 for bodily injury to or death of 2 or more persons in any one accident, and for damage to property in the amount of $20,000 resulting from any one accident. This proof in these amounts shall be furnished for each motor vehicle registered by every person required to furnish this proof. The changes to this Section made by this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly apply only to policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2015.
(Source: P.A. 98-519, eff. 1-1-15.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-164.7)
Sec. 1-164.7. Public utility. Each firm lawfully licensed and engaged in any of the following: the transmission of telegraphic or telephonic messages; the production, storage, transmission, distribution, sale, delivery, or furnishing of heat, cold, light, power, electricity, gas, or water; the disposal of sewage; the conveyance of oil or gas by pipeline; the drilling of water wells; or the installation or repair of facilities for any of these foregoing activities.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-166) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-166)
Sec. 1-166. Railroad.
A carrier of persons or property upon cars, other than streetcars, operated upon stationary rails.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-166.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-166.1)
Sec. 1-166.1. Railroad-highway grade crossing.
The intersection of stationary rails owned or used in the operation of a railroad corporation across a highway.
(Source: P.A. 78-314.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-167) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-167)
Sec. 1-167. Railroad sign or signal. Any sign, signal or device, other than an official traffic control signal or device, erected in accordance with the laws governing same and intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train or railroad track equipment.
(Source: P.A. 96-1244, eff. 1-1-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-167.5)
Sec. 1-167.5. Railroad track equipment. All vehicles operated upon rails for the purpose of the maintenance of railroads including, but not limited to, all hi-rail vehicles and on-track roadway maintenance machines, as defined in 49 CFR, Part 214.7.
(Source: P.A. 96-1244, eff. 1-1-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-168) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-168)
Sec. 1-168. Railroad train.
A steam engine, electric or other motor, with or without cars coupled thereto, operated upon rails, except streetcars.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-168.05)
Sec. 1-168.05. Rebuilder. A person who is in the business of returning a vehicle for which a salvage certificate has been previously issued back to its original or operating condition.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-168.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-168.1)
Sec. 1-168.1. Rebuilt vehicle. A vehicle for which a salvage certificate has been issued and which subsequently has been put back into its original or operating condition by a licensed rebuilder and which has met all the requirements of a salvage vehicle inspection.
(Source: P.A. 85-951.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-168.5)
Sec. 1-168.5. Recognized repair technician. A person professionally engaged in vehicle repair, employed by a going concern whose purpose is vehicle repair, or possessing nationally recognized certification for emission-related diagnosis and repair.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-168.8)
Sec. 1-168.8. Recreational off-highway vehicle. Any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 64 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less for gas-powered engines or 3,000 pounds or less for electric-powered engines, traveling on 4 or more non-highway tires, designed with a non-straddle seat and a steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers.
(Source: P.A. 102-312, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-169) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-169)
Sec. 1-169. Recreational vehicle. Every camping trailer, motor home, mini motor home, travel trailer, truck camper or van camper used primarily for recreational purposes and not used commercially nor owned by a commercial business.
(Source: P.A. 84-986.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-169.2)
Sec. 1-169.2. Recyclable metal. Any copper, brass, or aluminum, or any combination of those metals, purchased by a recyclable metal dealer, irrespective of form or quantity, except that "recyclable metal" does not include: (i) items designed to contain, or to be used in the preparation of, beverages or food for human consumption; (ii) discarded items of non-commercial or household waste; or (iii) gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals used in jewelry.
(Source: P.A. 95-253, eff. 1-1-08.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-169.3)
Sec. 1-169.3. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 95-253, eff. 1-1-08. Repealed by P.A. 95-979, eff. 1-2-09.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-169.5)
Sec. 1-169.5. Refuse. Any material or load consisting of waste from the facilities of the generator of the waste when transported for disposal or to a permitted recycling or waste processing facility when the generator receives no direct or indirect compensation from anyone for the material or load and when transported by a truck specially equipped with a selfcompactor or an industrial roll-off hoist and roll-off container.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-171)
Sec. 1-171. Registration - Registration Sticker. Registration. The registration certificate or certificates, registration plates and registration stickers issued under the laws of this State pertaining to the registration of vehicles.
Registration Sticker or Stickers. A device or devices to be attached to a rear registration plate that will renew the registration and registration plate or plates for a pre-determined period not to exceed one registration year except as provided in subsection (1) of Section 3-414 of this Code. Should the Secretary of State determine it is advisable to require a registration sticker to be attached to a front registration plate, he may require such action and provide the necessary additional sticker. Such determination shall be publicly announced at least 30 days in advance of a new annual registration year.
"Registration" and "registration sticker or stickers" includes digital registration plates and digital registration stickers issued by the Secretary of State under Section 3-401.5.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171.01) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-171.01)
Sec. 1-171.01. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-111.1a by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171.01a)
Sec. 1-171.01a. Remittance agent. For the purposes of Article IX of Chapter 3, the term "remittance agent" means any person who holds himself or herself out to the public as being engaged in or who engages in accepting money for remittance to the State of Illinois or any of its instrumentalities or political subdivisions, or to any of their officials, for the payment of registration plates, vehicle certificates of title, taxes, or registration fees regardless of when the money is accepted from the public or remitted to the State, whether or not the person renders any other service in connection with the making of any such remittance or is engaged in any other endeavor. The term "remittance agent" also includes any person who holds himself or herself out to the public as being engaged in or who engages in accepting money for consulting or advising the public on matters concerning vehicle certificates of title, taxes, registration renewals, registration plates, or applications for title. The term "remittance agent" does not include any licensed dealer in motor vehicles who accepts money for remittance to the State of Illinois for the payment of registration plates, vehicle certificates of title, taxes, or registration fees as an incident to his or her business as a motor vehicle dealer.
(Source: P.A. 100-450, eff. 1-1-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171.01b)
Sec. 1-171.01b. Remittee. The State of Illinois location where the remittance agent brings the money and application he or she receives from the general public (remitter) to be processed by the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171.01c)
Sec. 1-171.01c. Remitter. Any person who gives money to a remittance agent to submit to the State of Illinois and its licensing and taxing agencies for the payment of registration plates, vehicle certificates of title, taxes, or registration fees.
(Source: P.A. 97-832, eff. 7-20-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171.01d)
Sec. 1-171.01d. Remote starter system. Any device installed in a motor vehicle that allows the engine of the vehicle to be started by remote or radio control.
(Source: P.A. 100-435, eff. 8-25-17.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171.02) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-171.02)
Sec. 1-171.02. Repaired vehicle. A vehicle other than a rebuilt vehicle which has been put back into its original or operating condition by restoring, mending, straightening, replacing, altering or painting its essential parts by a licensed repairer.
(Source: P.A. 83-1473.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171.04)
Sec. 1-171.04. Replica trolley. A motor vehicle that is a replica of or is specifically designed to resemble a cable car or an antique trolley car, except that the vehicle is not operated on rails.
(Source: P.A. 89-687, eff. 6-1-97.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171.3)
Sec. 1-171.3. Repairer. A person who is in the business of returning a vehicle other than a vehicle for which a salvage certificate has been issued back to its original or operating condition by restoring, mending, straightening, replacing, altering, or painting its essential parts.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171.6) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-222)
Sec. 1-171.6. Rescue squad. A voluntary association of individuals or a fire department dedicated to saving lives through the rescue of persons entrapped in wrecked vehicles or other hazardous circumstances and associated with some unit of government.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-171.8) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-224)
Sec. 1-171.8. Rescue vehicle. Any publicly or privately owned vehicle which is specifically designed, configured, and equipped for the performance of access and extrication of persons from hazardous or life-endangering situations, as well as for the emergency transportation of persons who are sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-172) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-172)
Sec. 1-172. Residence district. The territory contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business district when the property on such highway for a distance of 300 feet or more is in the main improved with residences or residences and buildings in use for business.
For purposes of establishing maximum speed limits, a residence district shall be at least a quarter of a mile long with residences or residences and buildings in use for businesses spaced no more than 500 feet apart.
(Source: P.A. 96-987, eff. 7-2-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-173) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-173)
Sec. 1-173. Resident.
(a) Every natural person who resides in this state shall be deemed a resident of this State.
(b) In the case of a firm, copartnership or association, if the principal place of business of such firm, copartnership or association is located in the State of Illinois, then such firm, copartnership or association shall be deemed a resident of the State of Illinois.
(c) In the case of a corporation, if the corporation was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois or if the principal place of business of such corporation is in the State of Illinois, then such corporation shall be deemed a resident of the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-173.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-173.1)
Sec. 1-173.1. Restricted Driving Permit. A restricted driving permit is that document which grants and specifies limited privileges to drivers of motor vehicles who have had their full driving privileges suspended, revoked or cancelled. The restricted driving permit is valid only when in the immediate possession of the driver to whom it is issued.
(Source: P.A. 81-1400.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-174) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-174)
Sec. 1-174. Retail sale.
The act or attempted act of selling vehicles or otherwise disposing of a vehicle to a person for use as a consumer.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-175) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-175)
Sec. 1-175. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 76-1586. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-176) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-176)
Sec. 1-176. Revocation of driver's license.
The termination by formal action of the Secretary of a person's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways, which termination shall not be subject to renewal or restoration except that an application for a new license may be presented and acted upon by the Secretary after the expiration of at least one year after the date of revocation.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-176.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-176.1)
Sec. 1-176.1. Ridesharing arrangement. The transportation by motor vehicle of not more than 16 persons, including the driver, (1) for purposes incidental to another purpose of the driver, for which no fee is charged or paid except to reimburse the driver or owner of the vehicle for his or her operating expenses on a nonprofit basis or (2) when these persons are traveling between their homes and their places of employment, or places reasonably convenient thereto, for which (i) no fee is charged or paid except to reimburse the driver or owner of the vehicle for his or her operating expenses on a nonprofit basis or (ii) a fee is charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 of the Ridesharing Arrangements Act.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-177) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-177)
Sec. 1-177. Right-of-way.
The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian approaching under such circumstances of direction, speed and proximity as to give rise to danger of collision unless one grants precedence to the other.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-177.5)
Sec. 1-177.5. Road machine. A machine or implement designed and used primarily for building, repair, or construction and involves only temporary operation on roadways for purposes other than transportation.
(Source: P.A. 100-956, eff. 1-1-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-178) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-178)
Sec. 1-178. Road tractor.
Every motor vehicle designed and used for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry any load thereon either independently or any part of the weight of a vehicle or load so drawn.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-179) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-179)
Sec. 1-179. Roadway.
That portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder. In the event a highway includes two or more separate roadways the term "roadway" as used herein shall refer to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-179.5)
Sec. 1-179.5. Rooftop. The major uppermost portion of a bus body that is flat in a fore and aft direction.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-180) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-180)
Sec. 1-180. Rural mail delivery vehicle.
Every vehicle used to deliver U. S. mail on a rural mail delivery route.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-180.5)
Sec. 1-180.5. Safety glazing material. Any glazing material so constructed, treated, or combined with other materials as to reduce substantially, in comparison with ordinary sheet glass or plate glass, the likelihood of injury to persons by objects from exterior sources or by these safety glazing materials when they may be cracked or broken.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-181) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-181)
Sec. 1-181. Safety zone.
The area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-182) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-182)
Sec. 1-182. School bus.
(a) "School bus" means every motor vehicle, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this Section, owned or operated by or for any of the following entities for the transportation of persons regularly enrolled as students in grade 12 or below in connection with any activity of such entity:
Any public or private primary or secondary school;
Any primary or secondary school operated by a religious institution; or
Any public, private or religious nursery school.
(b) This definition shall not include the following:
(Source: P.A. 96-410, eff. 7-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-182.3)
Sec. 1-182.3. Scrap processor. A person who purchases a vehicle, junk vehicle, or vehicle cowl for processing into a form other than a vehicle, junk vehicle, or vehicle cowl for remelting purposes only, who from a fixed location utilizes machinery and equipment for processing or manufacturing ferrous or nonferrous metallic scrap into prepared grades, and whose principal product is metallic scrap and who records the purchases on a weight ticket.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-182.6)
Sec. 1-182.6. Seat safety belts. A set of belts or a harness meeting the specifications established by the Department of Transportation and installed in such manner as to prevent or materially reduce the movement of the person using the belts or harness in the event of collision or upset of the vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-182.8)
Sec. 1-182.8. Second stage manufacturer or converter. A person who prior to the retail sale of a motor vehicle, assembles, installs or affixes a body, cab, or special equipment to a chassis, or who adds, subtracts from, or modifies a previously assembled or manufactured motor vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-183) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-183)
Sec. 1-183. Secretary. The Illinois Secretary of State or his or her designee.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-184) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-184)
Sec. 1-184. Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-185) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-185)
Sec. 1-185. Security agreement.
A written agreement which reserves or creates a security interest.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-186) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-186)
Sec. 1-186. Security interest.
An interest in a vehicle reserved or created by agreement and which secures payment or performance of an obligation. The term includes the interest of a lessor under a lease intended as security. A security interest is "perfected" when it is valid against third parties generally, subject only to specific statutory exceptions.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-186.5)
Sec. 1-186.5. Selling price. The consideration received for a motor vehicle subject to the tax imposed by Section 3-1001 valued in money, whether received in money or otherwise, including cash, credits, service, or property. In the case of gifts or transfers without reasonable consideration, "selling price" shall be deemed to be the fair market value as determined by the Department of Revenue.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-187) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-187)
Sec. 1-187. Semitrailer.
Every vehicle without motive power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-187.01) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-187.01)
Sec. 1-187.01. Servicing of vehicles. The altering or maintaining of the parts of a vehicle other than its essential parts. Regarding engines and transmissions, however, repair or replacement of parts, which does not result in the removal of all or any part of the identification number shall be deemed servicing of the vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 84-1302; 84-1304.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-187.001)
Sec. 1-187.001. Serious traffic violation.
(a) A conviction when operating a motor vehicle for:
(b) Any other similar violation of a law or local ordinance of any state relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation.
(c) A violation of any of these defined serious traffic offenses shall not preclude the defendant from being eligible to receive an order of court supervision under Section 5-6-1 of the Unified Code of Corrections.
(Source: P.A. 98-511, eff. 1-1-14.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-187.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-187.1)
Sec. 1-187.1. Shoulder. That portion of the highway adjacent to the roadway for accommodating stopped vehicles or for emergency use.
(Source: P.A. 84-873.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-188) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-188)
Sec. 1-188. Sidewalk.
That portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines, intended for use of pedestrians.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-188.2)
Sec. 1-188.2. Signature. The name of a person as written by that person and captured in a manner acceptable to the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 90-191, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-189) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-189)
Sec. 1-189. Situs or base of vehicle.
The place where a vehicle is principally garaged, or from whence it is principally dispatched, or where the movements of such vehicle usually originate.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-190) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-190)
Sec. 1-190. Solid tire.
Every tire of rubber or other resilient material which does not depend upon compressed air for the support of the load.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-190.1)
Sec. 1-190.1. Special license plate. Registration plates issued by the Secretary of State that by statute require, in addition to the applicable registration fee, an additional fee that is to be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. "Special license plate" includes digital registration plates that by statute require, in addition to the applicable registration fee, an additional fee that is to be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-190.05)
Sec. 1-190.05. Special hauling vehicle. A vehicle or combination of vehicles transporting asphalt or concrete in the plastic state or a vehicle or combination of vehicles that is subject to the weight limitations in subsection (a) of Section 15-111 for which the owner of the vehicle or combination of vehicles has elected to pay, in addition to the registration fees stated in subsection (a) or (c) of Section 3-815 or Section 3-818, $100 to the Secretary of State for each registration year.
(Source: P.A. 97-201, eff. 1-1-12.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-191) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-191)
Sec. 1-191. Special mobile equipment. Every vehicle not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property and only incidentally operated or moved over a highway, including but not limited to: street sweepers, ditch digging apparatus, well boring apparatus and road construction and maintenance machinery such as asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, tractors other than truck tractors, ditchers, levelling graders, finishing machines, motor graders, road rollers, scarifiers, earth moving carryalls and scrapers, power shovels and drag lines, and self-propelled cranes and earth moving equipment. The term does not include house trailers, dump trucks, truck mounted transit mixers, cranes or shovels, or other vehicles designed for the transportation of persons or property to which machinery has been attached.
(Source: P.A. 85-951.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-192) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-192)
Sec. 1-192. Specially constructed vehicle. Every vehicle of a type required to be registered hereunder that: (a) has been materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition or substitution of essential parts; or (b) was not originally constructed under a distinctive name by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles.
(Source: P.A. 85-951.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-193) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-193)
Sec. 1-193. Speed-change lane.
An auxiliary lane, including tapered areas, primarily for the acceleration or deceleration of vehicles entering or leaving the through traffic lanes.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-194) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-194)
Sec. 1-194. Stand or standing.
Means the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than when temporarily and actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-195) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-195)
Sec. 1-195. State.
A state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a province of the Dominion of Canada.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-196) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-196)
Sec. 1-196. State highways.
Defined in the "Illinois Highway Code" as the same may from time to time be amended.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-197) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-197)
Sec. 1-197. State Police.
The Illinois State Police.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-197.5) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-203.1)
Sec. 1-197.5. Statutory summary alcohol or other drug related suspension of driver's privileges. The withdrawal by the Secretary of State of a person's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways for the periods provided in Section 6-208.1. Reinstatement after the suspension period shall occur after all appropriate fees have been paid. The bases for this withdrawal of driving privileges shall be the individual's refusal to submit to or failure to complete a chemical test or tests following an arrest for the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol, other drugs, or intoxicating compounds, or any combination thereof, or submission to such a test or tests indicating an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more as provided in Section 11-501.1 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 96-607, eff. 8-24-09.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-197.6)
Sec. 1-197.6. Statutory summary revocation of driving privileges. The revocation by the Secretary of State of a person's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways for the period provided in Section 6-208.1. Reinstatement after the revocation period shall occur after the person has been approved for reinstatement through an administrative hearing with the Secretary of State, has filed proof of financial responsibility, has paid the reinstatement fee as provided in Section 6-118, and has successfully completed all necessary examinations. The basis for this revocation of driving privileges shall be the individual's refusal to submit to or failure to complete a chemical test or tests following an arrest for the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol, other drugs, or intoxicating compounds, or any combination thereof involving a motor vehicle accident that caused personal injury or death to another, as provided in Section 11-501.1 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 96-1344, eff. 7-1-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-198) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-198)
Sec. 1-198. Stinger-steered semitrailer. Every semitrailer, including automobile transporters, which has its kingpin on a projection to the front of the structure of such semitrailer and is combined with the 5th wheel of the truck tractor at a point not less than two feet to the rear of the center of the rearmost axle of such tractor.
(Source: P.A. 99-717, eff. 8-5-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-199) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-199)
Sec. 1-199. Stop.
When required means complete cessation from movement.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-200) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-200)
Sec. 1-200. Stop or stopping.
Means any halting even momentarily of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic-control sign or signal.
(Source: P.A. 76-2125.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-201) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-201)
Sec. 1-201. Street. The entire width between boundary lines of every way publicly maintained, when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
(Source: P.A. 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-202) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-202)
Sec. 1-202. Streetcar.
A car other than a railroad train for transporting persons or property and operated upon rails principally within a municipality.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-202.1)
Sec. 1-202.1. Street rod. A motor vehicle that is a 1948 or older vehicle or a vehicle that was manufactured after 1948 to resemble a vehicle that was manufactured before 1949 and has been altered from the manufacturer's original design or has a body constructed from non-original materials and which is maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and similar uses and which is not used for general daily transportation.
(Source: P.A. 96-487, eff. 1-1-10.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-202.5)
Sec. 1-202.5. Strobe lamp. A vehicular signaling device that generates flashes of light by inducing intermittent flows of electricity through a gas.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-203) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-203)
Sec. 1-203. Suburban district.
That portion of any city, village or incorporated town other than the business and residence districts.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-203.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-203.1)
Sec. 1-203.1. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-197.5 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-204) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-204)
Sec. 1-204. Suspension of driver's license.
The temporary withdrawal by formal action of the Secretary of a person's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways, for a period specifically designated by the Secretary.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-204.05)
Sec. 1-204.05. Suspension system. The system of devices consisting of but not limited to springs, spring shackles, shock absorbers, torsion bars, a frame, or any other supporting members used to attach the body of a motor vehicle to its axles.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-204.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-204.1)
Sec. 1-204.1. Sworn report. A confirmation of correctness and truth by an affidavit, oath, deposition or a verification by certification executed pursuant to Section 1-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(Source: P.A. 85-992.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-204.3)
Sec. 1-204.3. Tandem axles. Any 2 or more single axles whose centers are more than 40 inches and not more than 96 inches apart, measured to the nearest inch between extreme axles in the series, except as provided in Section 15-111 for special hauling vehicles.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-204.4)
Sec. 1-204.4. Tank vehicle. Any commercial motor vehicle that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an aggregate rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or the chassis. A commercial motor vehicle transporting an empty storage container tank, not designed for transportation, with a rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more that is temporarily attached to a flatbed trailer is not considered a tank vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 98-176 (see Section 10 of P.A. 98-722 and Section 10 of P.A. 99-414 for the effective date of changes made by P.A. 98-176).)
(625 ILCS 5/1-205) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-205)
Sec. 1-205. Through highway.
Every highway or portion thereof on which vehicular traffic is given preferential right of way, and at the entrances to which vehicular traffic from intersecting highways is required by law to yield right of way to vehicles on such through highway in obedience to either a stop sign or a yield sign, when such signs are erected as provided in this Act.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-205.01) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-205.01)
Sec. 1-205.01. Tollroad or toll highway. All highways under the jurisdiction of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-205.02)
Sec. 1-205.02. Towaway trailer transporter combination. A combination of vehicles consisting of a trailer transporter towing unit and two trailers or semitrailers with a total weight that does not exceed 26,000 pounds, and in which the trailers or semitrailers carry no property and constitute inventory property of a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer of such trailers or semitrailers.
(Source: P.A. 99-717, eff. 8-5-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-205.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-205.1)
Sec. 1-205.1. Tow truck. Every truck designed or altered and equipped for and used to push, tow, carry upon, or draw vehicles by means of a crane, hoist, towbar, towline or auxiliary axle, or carried upon to render assistance to disabled vehicles, except for any truck tractor temporarily converted to a tow truck by means of a portable wrecker unit attached to the fifth wheel of the truck tractor and used only by the owner to tow a disabled vehicle also owned by him or her and never used for hire.
(Source: P.A. 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-205.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-205.2)
Sec. 1-205.2. Tower. A person who owns or operates a tow truck or a wrecker.
(Source: P.A. 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-206) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-206)
Sec. 1-206. Trackless trolley coach.
Every motor vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-207) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-207)
Sec. 1-207. Traffic.
Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars and other conveyances either singly or together while using any highway for purposes of travel.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-208) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-208)
Sec. 1-208. Traffic control signal. Any official traffic control device other than a railroad sign or signal, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed.
(Source: P.A. 83-831.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-209) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-209)
Sec. 1-209. Trailer.
Every vehicle without motive power in operation, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 76-1798.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-209.1)
Sec. 1-209.1. Trailer transporter towing unit. A power unit that is not used to carry property when operating in a towaway trailer transporter combination.
(Source: P.A. 99-717, eff. 8-5-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-209.3)
Sec. 1-209.3. Transit bus. A bus engaged in public transportation as defined by the Regional Transportation Authority Act and authorized by the Department to be used on specifically designated roadway shoulders.
(Source: P.A. 97-292, eff. 8-11-11.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-209.5)
Sec. 1-209.5. Transportation. The actual movement of property or passengers by motor vehicle, together with loading, unloading, and any other accessorial or ancillary service provided by the carrier in connection with movement by motor vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-210) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-210)
Sec. 1-210. Transporter.
Every person engaged in the driveaway or towaway business of transporting vehicles, not his own, by driving, either singly or by the towbar, saddle mount or full mount methods or any combinations thereof or by drawing or towing house trailers, semitrailers or trailers, including their coupling devices, and using the public highways of this State therefor.
(Source: P.A. 78-858.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-210.01) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-210.01)
Sec. 1-210.01. Travel trailer. A trailer, not used commercially, designed to provide living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, and of a size or weight not requiring an overdimension permit when towed on a highway.
(Source: P.A. 81-969.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-211) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-211)
Sec. 1-211. Truck. Every motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
(Source: P.A. 88-476.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-211.01) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-211.01)
Sec. 1-211.01. Truck camper. A truck, not used commercially, when equipped with a portable unit designed to be loaded onto the bed which is constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, travel, or camping use.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-211.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-211.1)
Sec. 1-211.1. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-212.5 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-212) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-212)
Sec. 1-212. Truck tractor. Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn, or a power unit that carries as property motor vehicles when operating in combination with a semitrailer in transporting motor vehicles or any other commodity, including cargo or general freight, on a backhaul.
(Source: P.A. 99-717, eff. 8-5-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-212.5) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-211.1)
Sec. 1-212.5. Truckster. Every motor vehicle or motorcycle with 3 wheels designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-213) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-213)
Sec. 1-213. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 76-1586. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-213.4)
Sec. 1-213.4. Type I school bus. A school bus with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating more than 10,000 pounds.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-213.5)
Sec. 1-213.5. Type II school bus. A school bus with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,000 pounds or less.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-213.8)
Sec. 1-213.8. Uniform Invoice. A form created by the Secretary for the purpose of transporting vehicles and essential parts that does not convey or transfer ownership rights of a vehicle from one entity to another.
(Source: P.A. 102-154, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-214) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-214)
Sec. 1-214. Urban district.
The territory contiguous to and including any street which is built up with structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling houses situated at intervals of less than 100 feet for a distance of a quarter of a mile or more.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-214.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-214.1)
Sec. 1-214.1. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-214.8 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-214.8) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-214.1)
Sec. 1-214.8. Urban area. An urban area is any incorporated or unincorporated area developed primarily for residential and/or business purposes.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-215) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-215)
Sec. 1-215. Used car dealer.
Every person engaged in the business of buying, selling or exchanging used motor vehicles and who has an established place of business for such purpose in this State.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-216) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-216)
Sec. 1-216. Used motor vehicle.
Every motor vehicle which has been sold, bargained, exchanged, given away, or title transferred from the person who first acquired it from the manufacturer or importer, dealer, or agent of the manufacturer or importer and so used as to have become what is commonly known as "second hand" within the ordinary meaning thereof: Provided, that a new motor vehicle shall not be considered as a "used motor vehicle" until it has been placed in a bona fide consumer use, notwithstanding the number of transfers of such motor vehicle. The term "bona fide consumer use" means actual operation by an owner who acquired the vehicle for use in business or for pleasure purposes and who has been granted a Certificate of Title on such motor vehicle and has registered such motor vehicle, all in accordance with the laws of the residence of the owner.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-216.5)
Sec. 1-216.5. Utility trailer. A trailer, as defined in Section 1-209 of this Code, consisting of only one axle, weighing under 2,000 pounds, and used primarily for personal or individual use and not commercially used nor owned by a commercial business.
(Source: P.A. 102-353, eff. 1-1-22.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-217) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-217)
Sec. 1-217. Vehicle. Every device, in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway or requiring a certificate of title under Section 3-101(d) of this Code, except devices moved by human power, devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks and snowmobiles as defined in the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act.
For the purposes of this Code, unless otherwise prescribed, a device shall be considered to be a vehicle until such time it either comes within the definition of a junk vehicle, as defined under this Code, or a junking certificate is issued for it.
For this Code, vehicles are divided into 2 divisions:
First Division: Those motor vehicles which are designed for the carrying of not more than 10 persons.
Second Division: Those vehicles which are designed for carrying more than 10 persons, those designed or used for living quarters and those vehicles which are designed for pulling or carrying property, freight or cargo, those motor vehicles of the First Division remodelled for use and used as motor vehicles of the Second Division, and those motor vehicles of the First Division used and registered as school buses.
(Source: P.A. 92-812, eff. 8-21-02.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-217.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-217.1)
Sec. 1-217.1. Vehicle cowl. The portion of the vehicle that separates the front compartment from the rear compartment, commonly referred to as the firewall, to which a vehicle identification number is normally attached.
(Source: P.A. 85-1204.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-218) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-218)
Sec. 1-218. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 77-643. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-218.1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-218.1)
Sec. 1-218.1. Vehicle shell. Every sheet metal part of a vehicle whether or not attached to a chassis or part of a chassis. For the purposes of this definition the term vehicle shell shall include the terms, shell, vehicle hulk, body, vehicle body.
(Source: P.A. 83-831.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-218.5)
Sec. 1-218.5. Verified evidence. A document that is confirmed or substantiated by a sworn report or any public record received from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Source: P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-218.10)
Sec. 1-218.10. Video event recorder. A video recorder placed inside a vehicle that continuously records, in a digital loop, audio, video, and G-force levels.
(Source: P.A. 99-689, eff. 1-1-17.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-219) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-219)
Sec. 1-219. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 76-1586. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-220)
Sec. 1-220. Volunteer EMS provider. An Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Volunteer Ambulance provider who, on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly, has a valid memorandum of understanding with a municipality with a population of more than 1,000,000 to provide voluntary assistance to and for the benefit of the residents of that municipality.
(Source: P.A. 99-40, eff. 1-1-16.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-221) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-221)
Sec. 1-221. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 79-715. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-222) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-222)
Sec. 1-222. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-171.6 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-223) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-223)
Sec. 1-223. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 82-433. Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-224) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-224)
Sec. 1-224. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-171.8 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)
(625 ILCS 5/1-300) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-300)
Sec. 1-300. (Blank).
(Source: Renumbered as 625 ILCS 5/1-158.5 by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)