Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 3-403: Trip and Short-term permits
What this law says, in plain English
The Secretary of State may issue short-term permits allowing unregistered or suspended vehicles to operate in Illinois for specified periods (up to 7 days for basic permits, 72 hours for one-trip permits, or 90 days for three-month permits) upon payment of prescribed fees.
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