Bill > HB1348

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to establish a new registration process for non-highway vehicles (such as all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, off-highway motorcycles, and recreational off-highway vehicles) that wish to operate on certain roads. The bill requires owners of these vehicles to obtain distinctive registration plates from the Secretary of State, but only if the vehicle meets specific safety requirements, including having brakes, a steering apparatus, tires, a rearview mirror, warning devices, a slow-moving emblem, headlights, tail lamps, brake lights, and turn signals. Owners must pay an annual registration fee of $76, which will be distributed as follows: $1 to the State Police Service Fund, $30 to the Road Fund, and $45 to the county road fund. The bill allows these registered non-highway vehicles to operate on streets and highways with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less, and on certain county highways with speed limits up to 55 miles per hour. Vehicles can also make direct crossings at intersections, provided they follow specific safety guidelines such as crossing at a 90-degree angle, coming to a complete stop, and yielding to other traffic. The legislation aims to provide a regulated way for non-highway vehicles to legally use certain public roadways while maintaining safety standards.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1348&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104