Chapter 625 — VEHICLES

(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 5/1-101.1a) 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 5/1-101.3) (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 (Repealed).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 Repealed by P.A. 90-89, eff. 1-1-98.)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 (Repealed).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 Repealed by P.A. 94-739, eff. 5-5-06.)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-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) (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 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 5/1-105.5) 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 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, operable pedals, and designated seats for the transpor…

(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…

(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, ban…

(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 …

(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 entitle…

(625 ILCS 5/1-110.05) Sec. 1-110.05. Catalytic converter. "Catalytic converter" means a post-combustion device that: (1) oxidizes hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide gases or reduces oxides of nitrogen; and (2) is designed or intended for use as part of an emission control system. A…

(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 organizati…

(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-…

(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 co…

(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 commerci…