Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)

625 ILCS 5 § 11-1431: Solicitations at crash or disablement scene prohibited

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Towers and their agents are prohibited from stopping at crash or disabled vehicle scenes to solicit towing services unless called by law enforcement, the vehicle owner, or authorized representatives. Violation is a Class 4 felony with driver's license suspension and reinstatement fees.

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