Chapter 625, VEHICLES

(625 ILCS 20/0.01) (from Ch. 48, par. 88.9) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Chauffeur Protection Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(625 ILCS 50/0.01) (from Ch. 100, par. 30) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Public Conveyance Notice Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(625 ILCS 15/0.01) (from Ch. 1, par. 6000) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the China Affairs Council Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(625 ILCS 30/1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 901) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Ridesharing Arrangements Act. (Source: P.A. 82-656.)

(625 ILCS 7/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act. (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04.)

(625 ILCS 15/1) (from Ch. 1, par. 6001) Sec. 1. Every official or employee of an office of the Coordination Council for North American Affairs located in Illinois shall have the same rights, privileges and immunities enjoyed by officials and employees of any office of the Republi…

(625 ILCS 80/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be referred to as the O'Hare Driver Safety Act. (Source: P.A. 103-861, eff. 1-1-25.)

(625 ILCS 33/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Voluntary Employee Commute Options Emission Reduction Credit Act. (Source: P.A. 89-493, eff. 1-1-97.)

(625 ILCS 75/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Tow Notice Act. (Source: P.A. 102-846, eff. 1-1-23.)

(625 ILCS 27/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Renter's Financial Responsibility and Protection Act. (Source: P.A. 90-113, eff. 7-14-97.)

(625 ILCS 35/1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 801) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Cycle Rider Safety Training Act". It is the policy of this State to promote safety for persons and property connected with the use and operation of motorcycles, motor driven cycle…

(625 ILCS 50/1) (from Ch. 100, par. 31) Sec. 1. A notice shall be prominently displayed in each vehicle or conveyance used for the transportation of the public for hire which must state substantially the following: Any person who assaults or harms an individual whom he knows to b…

(625 ILCS 60/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Pedestrians with Disabilities Safety Act. (Source: P.A. 96-1167, eff. 7-22-10.)

(625 ILCS 55/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Taxi Safety Act of 2007. (Source: P.A. 95-598, eff. 6-1-08.)

(625 ILCS 70/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the DUI Prevention and Education Commission Act. (Source: P.A. 101-196, eff. 1-1-20.)

(625 ILCS 25/1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1101) Sec. 1. Title and citation. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Child Passenger Protection Act". (Source: P.A. 83-8.)

(625 ILCS 10/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Motor Vehicle Theft Reporting Act. (Source: P.A. 88-566, eff. 1-1-95.)

(625 ILCS 20/1) (from Ch. 48, par. 89) Sec. 1. Every person or corporation owning, operating or controlling automobiles or auto trucks used for the delivery of merchandise, produce or freight, shall keep upon the front of the said automobiles or auto trucks a shield and hood as a…

(625 ILCS 57/1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on September 1, 2028) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Transportation Network Providers Act. (Source: Reenacted by P.A. 101-660, eff. 4-2-21.)

(625 ILCS 45/1-1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 311-1) Sec. 1-1. Title and declaration of intent. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Boat Registration and Safety Act." It is the policy of this State to promote safety for persons and property in and connected with the use, …

(625 ILCS 40/1-1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 601-1) Sec. 1-1. Title and declaration of intent. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act". It is the policy of this State to promote safety for persons and property in and connected with the…

(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: …

(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 other…

(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 d…

(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 5/1-101.15) (This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date) Sec. 1-101.15. Adaptive electric bicycle. An electric bicycle with 2 or more wheels that is designed for and used by a person with a mobility disability, as that term is used und…

(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…

(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 5/1-101.8) (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-h…

(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 transport…

(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 s…

(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. Be…

(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 requi…

(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 5/1-104.7) (This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date) Sec. 1-104.7. Autism spectrum disorder. Any pervasive developmental disorder or autism spectrum disorder, as defined in the most recent edition or the most recent edition at the t…

(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 State, county, or local authorities; police vehicles; vehicles of the fi…

(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 wi…

(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 pro…

(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. A…

(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) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-854) Sec. 1-106. Bicycle. Every human-powered device and every low-speed electric bicycle, as defined in Section 1-140.10, with 2 or more wheels not less than 12 inches in diameter, ope…

(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 o…