Interior/Exterior Question for Police Officers...
#52
11-02-2006 | 02:05 PM
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#54
11-02-2006 | 02:57 PM
Unfortunatley Motor On, you are incorrect. The IL law changed on January 1st, 2006, making it illegal to have ANY plastic cover over your license plates. In fact, some plate frames are now illegal if they cover the sticker or too much of the plate.
-- Officer AmandaBeo
-- Officer AmandaBeo
Originally Posted by 625 ILCS 5/3-413
[FONT=Courier New]b) Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of not less than 5 inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained in a condition to be clearly legible, free from any materials that would obstruct the visibility of the plate, including, but not limited to, glass covers and tinted plastic covers. Clear plastic covers are permissible as long as they remain clear and do not obstruct the visibility of the plates. Registration stickers issued as evidence of renewed annual registration shall be attached to registration plates as required by the Secretary of State, and be clearly visible at all times.[/FONT]
What I don't understand is how the State Issued Ipass LPTs (Lisence Plate Tags) got approved as I have see those effictively make frint plates on many vehicles un liegible.
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11-02-2006 | 03:06 PM
#60
11-02-2006 | 03:17 PM
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Ladies...I do get out in the winter time...when it's dry...
Amandabeo...thanks for your professional perspective...I am wondering how would you decide whether my plate cover or color is legal if I were to come into your sight? Does IL DMV codes supercede other state's codes when they come into your state?
#62
11-02-2006 | 05:46 PM
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makes taking off bugs much easier.Maybe we should campaign for an Italian Job ride at Six Flags only with real Mini's....like a big go kart track...
#63
11-02-2006 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Morris9982
Maybe we should campaign for an Italian Job ride at Six Flags only with real Mini's....like a big go kart track...
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#64
11-02-2006 | 08:36 PM
Yes but you see there are 2 in the area and he lives about as far from both as possible while being in the area, however he lives right next to 6 flags. Unfortuneately both are also shorter 1.X miles tracks I prefer longer ones with more turns but thats just me.
#66
11-02-2006 | 08:51 PM
Chances are you'll get away with it, but it is the chance you're taking. Just be warned!
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#68
11-03-2006 | 06:15 AM
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Amandabeo,
Can you give a section of the Illinois law that makes all licence covers, even clear ones, illegal? I looked at the Illinois web site that MotorOn cited above and found the same reference he posted in that it specifically states the following:
I read that as meaning as long as I have a clear cover that it is legal. I can see where yellowed or foggy ones would be illegal as they would prevent reading the numbers, as well as any other type intentionally intended to obscure the numbers.
Not trying to be a pain, but just trying to under stand what is legal and what is not. Thanks!
Can you give a section of the Illinois law that makes all licence covers, even clear ones, illegal? I looked at the Illinois web site that MotorOn cited above and found the same reference he posted in that it specifically states the following:
Clear plastic covers are permissible as long as they remain clear and do not obstruct the visibility of the plates.
I read that as meaning as long as I have a clear cover that it is legal. I can see where yellowed or foggy ones would be illegal as they would prevent reading the numbers, as well as any other type intentionally intended to obscure the numbers.
Not trying to be a pain, but just trying to under stand what is legal and what is not. Thanks!
#69
11-03-2006 | 09:34 AM
Amandabeo,
Can you give a section of the Illinois law that makes all licence covers, even clear ones, illegal? I looked at the Illinois web site that MotorOn cited above and found the same reference he posted in that it specifically states the following:
Can you give a section of the Illinois law that makes all licence covers, even clear ones, illegal? I looked at the Illinois web site that MotorOn cited above and found the same reference he posted in that it specifically states the following:
Clear plastic covers are permissible as long as they remain clear and do not obstruct the visibility of the plates.
(625 ILCS 5/12‑610.5)
Sec. 12‑610.5. Registration plate covers.
(a) In this Section, "registration plate cover" means any tinted, colored, painted, marked, clear, or illuminated object that is designed to:
(1) cover any of the characters of a motor vehicle's registration plate; or
(2) distort a recorded image of any of the characters of a motor vehicle's registration plate recorded by an automated red light enforcement system as defined in Section 1‑105.5 of this Code or recorded by an automated traffic control system as defined in Section 15 of the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act.
(b) It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle that is equipped with registration plate covers.
(c) A person may not sell or offer for sale a registration plate cover.
(d) A person may not advertise for the purpose of promoting the sale of registration plate covers.
(e) A violation of this Section or a similar provision of a local ordinance shall be an offense against laws and ordinances regulating the movement of traffic.
(Source: P.A. 94‑304, eff. 1‑1‑06.)
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs...00050K12-610.5
Sec. 12‑610.5. Registration plate covers.
(a) In this Section, "registration plate cover" means any tinted, colored, painted, marked, clear, or illuminated object that is designed to:
(1) cover any of the characters of a motor vehicle's registration plate; or
(2) distort a recorded image of any of the characters of a motor vehicle's registration plate recorded by an automated red light enforcement system as defined in Section 1‑105.5 of this Code or recorded by an automated traffic control system as defined in Section 15 of the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act.
(b) It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle that is equipped with registration plate covers.
(c) A person may not sell or offer for sale a registration plate cover.
(d) A person may not advertise for the purpose of promoting the sale of registration plate covers.
(e) A violation of this Section or a similar provision of a local ordinance shall be an offense against laws and ordinances regulating the movement of traffic.
(Source: P.A. 94‑304, eff. 1‑1‑06.)
#70
11-03-2006 | 09:40 AM
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11-03-2006 | 12:12 PM
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