What is the classification and statutory penalty for 625 ILCS 5/11-1301.8 in Illinois?

625 ILCS 5/11-1301.8 (Failure to clear disability parking space or aisle of snow, debris, trash container, or other obstructing object) is classified as a Petty Offense in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000.

625 ILCS 5/11-1301.8 · Failure to clear disability parking space or aisle of snow, debris, trash container, or other obstructing object

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/11-1301.8?

SOS Administrative Action: Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).

625 ILCS 5/11-1301.8

Sec. 11-1301.8. Obstruction of parking places for persons with disabilities.

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 SOS Administrative Action

Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).

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
Failure to clear disability parking space or aisle of snow, debris, trash container, or other obstructing object	Petty Offense	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	—

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Failure to clear disability parking space or aisle of snow, debris, trash container, or other obstructing object

Petty Offense

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 11-1301.8. Obstruction of parking places for persons with disabilities.

(a)

(a) No property owner shall allow any unreasonable obstruction of a designated aisle or parking place specifically reserved for persons with disabilities after 24 hours following the conclusion of an adverse weather event.

(b)

(b) No property owner shall allow the accumulation of debris or large objects, such as trash containers, to unreasonably obstruct any designated aisle or parking place specifically reserved for persons with disabilities without providing suitable and equivalent alternative parking spaces on-site.

(c)

(c) This Section shall apply to both public and private property where any designated aisle or parking place is specifically reserved for persons with disabilities, by the posting of an official sign as designated under Section 11-301 of this Code.

(d)

(d) A person who violates this Section shall be guilty of a petty offense and pay a fine of not more than $250.

(Source: P.A. 96-1125, eff. 1-1-11; 97-333, eff. 8-12-11.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 11-1301.8. Obstruction of parking places for persons with disabilities.

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