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Vehicle Insurance Bonding

Scenario

Traffic stop resulting in driver with no vehicle insurance.

  • Driver has valid license with no previous convictions.
  • Driver's abstract shows clean record.
  • Driver is an Illinois resident
  • Probable cause for stop was no tail lights
  • Two movers to be written:
    • Required Lighting (MCC 9-76-050(c) or 625 ILCS 5/12-201(b))
    • Operation of uninsured motor vehicle (MCC 9-80-250 or 625 ILCS 5/3-707)

The Question

  • Do you take bond (drivers license) of an Illinois resident for only no vehicle insurance?

Answer

  • No, do not take bond (drivers license).

Explanation

  • In the case above, the offense will be a petty offense
    • Proof: 625 ILCS 5/3-707(c)
      • … any operator of a motor vehicle subject to registration under this Code who is convicted of violating this Section is guilty of a petty offense …
  • Since this is a petty offense, bond is not taken.