Sec. 9-128. Any person who intentionally damages or removes an official sign or other traffic control device erected by the proper authority having jurisdiction over such highway authorized by Chapter 11, Article III of The Illinois Vehicle Code, as now or hereafter amended, or any other sign authorized and approved by this Code shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of at least $250 in addition to any other penalties which may be imposed. This Section does not apply to persons properly authorized to repair or remove such signs or other traffic control device.
Court Appearance MandateRelease 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.
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 SanctionStandard Administrative Protocol
No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
Damaging or removing signs or traffic control devices
Petty Offense
Release on Notice
Release Eligible
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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)
Source: ilga.gov
Sec. 9-128. Any person who intentionally damages or removes an official sign or other traffic control device erected by the proper authority having jurisdiction over such highway authorized by Chapter 11, Article III of The Illinois Vehicle Code, as now or hereafter amended, or any other sign authorized and approved by this Code shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of at least $250 in addition to any other penalties which may be imposed. This Section does not apply to persons properly authorized to repair or remove such signs or other traffic control device.