Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 13-111: Operation without certificate of safety attached; effective date of certificate
What this law says, in plain English
Operating a vehicle without a valid safety certificate on state highways is a petty offense with fines of $95–$250, or a Class C misdemeanor if the violation occurs during a motor vehicle crash.
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