Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 11-312: Unlawful Use or Damage to Highways, Appurtenances and Structures
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to willfully injure, damage, or remove public highways, bridges, culverts, or traffic-related structures and signs through improper use, careless driving, or mutilation. Conviction is a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum $250 fine.
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