Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 4-208: Disposal of unclaimed vehicles
What this law says, in plain English
Cities may dispose of unclaimed vehicles after notice periods (18 days for large cities, 30 days for others). Vehicles are sold to licensed recyclers or processors, with registered owners potentially entitled to remaining proceeds minus fees and fines.
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