Chapter 625 — VEHICLES

(625 ILCS 7/15) Sec. 15. Definitions. As used in this Act: (a) "Automated traffic control system" means a photographic device, radar device, laser device, or other electrical or mechanical device or devices designed to record the speed of a vehicle and obtain a clear photograph o…

(625 ILCS 7/20) Sec. 20. Penalties. The penalties for and consequences of a traffic violation recorded by an automated traffic control system are the same as for any similar violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code. (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04.)

(625 ILCS 7/25) Sec. 25. Limitations on the use of automated traffic enforcement systems. (a) The Illinois State Police must conduct a public information campaign to inform drivers about the use of automated traffic control systems in highway construction or maintenance zones bef…

(625 ILCS 7/30) Sec. 30. Requirements for issuance of a citation. (a) The vehicle, vehicle operator, vehicle registration plate or digital registration plate, speed, date, time, and location must be clearly visible on the photograph or other recorded image of the alleged violatio…

(625 ILCS 7/35) Sec. 35. Response to issuance of a citation. (a) A person issued a citation under this Act may respond to the citation in person or by any method allowed by law. (b) If the driver of the vehicle cannot be identified through the photograph or other recorded image, …

(625 ILCS 7/40) Sec. 40. Admissibility of recorded images. Except as provided in Section 45, any photograph or other recorded image evidencing a violation of Section 11-605.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code is admissible in any proceeding resulting from the issuance of the Uniform T…

(625 ILCS 7/45) Sec. 45. Vehicle rental or leasing company's identification of a renter or lessee. (a) A Uniform Traffic Citation issued under this Act to a motor vehicle rental or leasing company shall be dismissed with respect to the rental or leasing company if: (1) the compan…

(625 ILCS 7/5) Sec. 5. Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to increase safety in highway construction or maintenance zones. (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04.)

(625 ILCS 7/90) Sec. 90. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04; text omitted.)

(625 ILCS 7/999) Sec. 999. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 93-947, eff. 8-19-04.)

(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 10/10) Sec. 10. Theft of motor vehicle; report to police. If a motor vehicle in the possession of a motor vehicle repair station is stolen, the operator of the motor vehicle repair station shall, immediately upon discovering the theft, report the theft to the police dep…

(625 ILCS 10/15) Sec. 15. Penalty. A person who violates Section 10 of this Act is guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not less than $501 and not more than $1,000. (Source: P.A. 88-566, eff. 1-1-95.)

(625 ILCS 10/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. "Motor vehicle repair station" means a place where the business of performing repair work on motor vehicles is conducted. "Repair work" includes without limitation diagnosis, maintenance, alteration, adjustment, installation, or replacement of…

(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 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 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 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 20/2) (from Ch. 48, par. 90) Sec. 2. Every person or corporation owning, operating or controlling an automobile or auto truck who shall neglect or refuse to comply with the provisions of Section 1 of this Act upon conviction shall be guilty of a petty offense and fined …

(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 25/2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1102) Sec. 2. Legislative Finding - Purpose. The General Assembly finds that a substantial number of passengers under the age of 8 years riding in motor vehicles, which are most frequently operated by a parent, annually die or sustain seriou…

(625 ILCS 25/3) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1103) Sec. 3. Definitions. The terms "highway", "motor vehicle", "owner", "police officer", "recreational vehicle", "roadway" and "street" as used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, have the meaning ascribed to them in The I…

(625 ILCS 25/4) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1104) Sec. 4. When any person is transporting a child in this State under the age of 8 years in a non-commercial motor vehicle of the first division, any truck or truck tractor that is equipped with seat safety belts, any other motor vehicle…

(625 ILCS 25/4a) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1104a) Sec. 4a. Every person, when transporting a child 8 years of age or older but under the age of 16, as provided in Section 4 of this Act, shall be responsible for properly securing that child in seat belts. (Source: P.A. 92-171, eff. 1…

(625 ILCS 25/4b) Sec. 4b. Children 8 years of age or older but under the age of 19; seat belts. Every person under the age of 18 years, when transporting a child 8 years of age or older but under the age of 19 years, as provided in Section 4 of this Act, shall be responsible for …

(625 ILCS 25/5) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1105) Sec. 5. In no event shall a person's failure to secure a child under 8 years of age in an approved child restraint system constitute contributory negligence or be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action. (Source: P.A. 9…

(625 ILCS 25/6) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1106) Sec. 6. Penalty. (a) A first violation of this Act is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $75. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Section, a person charged with a violation of Section 4 of this Act shall not be convic…

(625 ILCS 25/6a) Sec. 6a. Child passenger safety instructional course. (a) As used in this Section, "technician" means a person who has successfully completed the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) standardized National Chil…

(625 ILCS 25/7) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1107) Sec. 7. Arrests - Prosecutions. The Illinois State Police shall patrol the public highways and make arrests for a violation of this Act. Police officers shall make arrests for violations of this Act occurring upon the highway within th…

(625 ILCS 25/8) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1108) Sec. 8. The "Child Passenger Restraint Act", enacted by the 82nd General Assembly, is repealed. (Source: P.A. 83-8.)

(625 ILCS 25/9) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1109) Sec. 9. This Act takes effect July 1, 1983. (Source: P.A. 83-8.)

(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 27/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Rental Company" means a person or entity that rents private passenger vehicles to the public for 30 days or less. "Renter" means a person or entity that obtains the use of a private passenger vehicle from a rental compa…

(625 ILCS 27/15) Sec. 15. Prohibited practices. (a) A rental company may not sell a damage waiver unless the renter agrees to the damage waiver in writing at or prior to the time the rental agreement is executed. (b) A rental company may not void a damage waiver except for one or…

(625 ILCS 27/20) Sec. 20. Disclosure notice and advertising requirements. (a) Each renter who purchases a damage waiver that is not included in the base rental shall be provided the following disclosure notice: NOTICE: This contract offers, for an additional charge, a collision d…

(625 ILCS 27/25) Sec. 25. Mandatory charges. (a) As used in this Section, "mandatory charge" means any charge, surcharge, or fee in addition to the base rental rate for an item or service provided in connection with the rental transaction that the renter does not have the option …

(625 ILCS 27/5) Sec. 5. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds and declares the following: (a) Amendments enacted in 1988 which limit negligent drivers' liability for damage to vehicles rented from motor vehicle rental companies to $200 have had the unintended, anti-con…

(625 ILCS 27/900) Sec. 900. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 90-113, eff. 7-14-97; text omitted.)

(625 ILCS 27/999) Sec. 999. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 90-113, eff. 7-14-97.)

(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 30/2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 902) Sec. 2. (a) "Ridesharing arrangement" means 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…

(625 ILCS 30/3) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 903) Sec. 3. No ridesharing arrangement, whether or not a fee is charged, shall be subject to regulation by the Illinois Commerce Commission. (Source: P.A. 83-1091.)

(625 ILCS 30/4) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 904) Sec. 4. Persons participating in a ridesharing arrangement are not thereby relieved of compliance with The Illinois Safety Responsibility Law contained in Chapter 7 of The Illinois Vehicle Code. (Source: P.A. 83-1091.)

(625 ILCS 30/5) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 905) Sec. 5. No unit of local government, whether or not it is a home rule unit, may: (1) license or regulate ridesharing arrangements; (2) impose any tax or fee upon the owner or operator of a motor vehicle because of its use in a rideshari…

(625 ILCS 30/6) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 906) Sec. 6. (a) The operator of a ridesharing arrangement may charge his or her passengers a fee in excess of the amount required to reimburse the operator for his or her expenses, if: (1) the operator makes no more than 2 round trips per d…

(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 33/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. For purposes of this Act: "Agency" means the Environmental Protection Agency. "Department" means the Illinois Department of Transportation. "Owners" means employers in the Chicago, Illinois ozone nonattainment area who operate stationary sou…

(625 ILCS 33/15) Sec. 15. Voluntary Employee Commute Options Program. Owners may implement voluntary programs to encourage the use of carpooling, mass transit, vanpooling, telecommuting, compressed work weeks, clean fuel vehicles, and other measures that either reduce the number …

(625 ILCS 33/20) Sec. 20. Submission of programs and awarding of credits. Owners may submit voluntary programs as described in Section 15 to the Department for approval. The Department, after consultation with the Agency, shall determine the appropriate emission reduction credit …

(625 ILCS 33/25) Sec. 25. Voluntary compliance. Within 30 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1996, the State of Illinois shall notify the United States Environmental Protection Agency to remove the mandated Employee Commute Options requirement from the State …