Bill > SB1251

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to provide a new grounds for dismissal of certain traffic violations. Specifically, the bill stipulates that for standing, parking, compliance, automated speed enforcement system, or automated traffic law violations, the violation notice can be dismissed if the state registration number or vehicle make specified on the ticket is incorrect. This change applies to all municipalities and counties, whereas previous law only allowed such dismissal for municipalities or counties with a population of 1 million or more. The modification aims to provide more consistent and potentially lenient standards for contesting traffic violation notices across different jurisdictions in Illinois. By allowing dismissal based on minor discrepancies in vehicle identification, the bill potentially offers more protection to vehicle owners who might otherwise be required to pay fines for technically imperfect violation notices. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1251&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104