Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 6-101: Drivers must have licenses or permits
What this law says, in plain English
Drivers must hold a valid license, permit, or Illinois mobile driver's license to operate a motor vehicle on state highways. Violation is a Class A misdemeanor under certain circumstances.
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