What is the classification and statutory penalty for 605 ILCS 5/9-124 in Illinois?

605 ILCS 5/9-124 (Camping on public highways prohibited) is classified as a Petty Offense in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000.

605 ILCS 5/9-124 · Camping on public highways prohibited

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 605 ILCS 5/9-124?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

605 ILCS 5/9-124

Sec. 9-124. It is unlawful for any person to camp on any public highway in this State or to make, other than in an emergency, a rest stop except at areas designated for such rest stops.

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Petty Offense

No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000

Court Appearance Mandate Release on Notice (No Mandate)

Personal appearance is not mandatory under Rule 551 by default. The citation may be satisfied by written appearance, pre-set administrative payment, or mail-in notice unless aggravated circumstances apply.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Petty Offense

Court Appearance Pre-set Bond / Release on Notice

SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)

SOS Reporting Code None Assigned

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Camping on public highways prohibited	Petty Offense	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	—

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Camping on public highways prohibited

Petty Offense

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 9-124. It is unlawful for any person to camp on any public highway in this State or to make, other than in an emergency, a rest stop except at areas designated for such rest stops.

Any resident of this State may enter complaint before the circuit court against any person or persons found violating this Section and the court shall issue a warrant for the arrest of such violators and have them brought forthwith before such court for examination. Any such violator shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

(Source: P.A. 78-628.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 9-124. It is unlawful for any person to camp on any public highway in this State or to make, other than in an emergency, a rest stop except at areas designated for such rest stops.

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