Bill > HB3750

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to increase penalties for driving without insurance. Specifically, the bill raises fines and suspension periods for uninsured driving violations. For a first or second offense, drivers will now face a fine between $1,000 and $2,000 (increased from $500-$1,000), and have their driving privileges suspended for 6 months (up from 3 months), with a reinstatement fee of $500 (up from $100). For a third or subsequent offense, the fine increases to $2,000 (from $1,000), with a 12-month license suspension (up from 6 months) and a $1,000 reinstatement fee. Additionally, if a person causes bodily harm while driving uninsured and has two or more prior convictions, they will now face a $4,500 fine (increased from $2,500). The bill also introduces a new provision that imposes an additional $2,000 fine for driving uninsured with suspended license plates. These increased penalties aim to discourage uninsured driving and ensure that drivers maintain proper vehicle insurance coverage, ultimately seeking to protect other motorists and reduce financial risks on the road.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3750&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104