Chapter 625, VEHICLES

(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 transpla…

(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…

(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:…

(625 ILCS 5/1-158) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-158) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-854) Sec. 1-158. Pedestrian. Any person afoot or wearing in-line speed skates or riding a skateboard, including a person with a physical, hearing, or visual disability. (Source: P.A. 10…

(625 ILCS 5/1-158.2) Sec. 1-158.2. Pedestrian hybrid beacon. A traffic-control device used to warn and control traffic, at locations that are otherwise without a traffic-control signal, to assist pedestrians in crossing a street or highway at a marked crosswalk. (Source: P.A. 103…

(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: Bu…

(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, by a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or by a licensed physical therapist: (1) …

(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 t…

(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…

(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 State, county, or local authorities for …

(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 offi…

(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 certif…

(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 amo…

(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, pow…

(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 tr…

(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: …

(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 requir…

(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…

(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 f…

(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.…

(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…

(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 compensat…

(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 vehicl…

(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 I…

(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: …

(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 part…

(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 paint…

(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 so…

(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…