CHAPTER 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD

625 ILCS 5/11-502.15

Sec. 11-502.15. Possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle.

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules
Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class A Misdemeanor

Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

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 Class A Misdemeanor
Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code None Assigned
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (3)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code
Illegal transportation or possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle – driver 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15(b) Class A Misdemeanor Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible —
Illegal transportation or possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle – passenger 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15(c) Class A Misdemeanor Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible —
Unlawful use of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle – driver 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15(a) Class A Misdemeanor Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible —
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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 11-502.15. Possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle.

(a)

(a) No driver may use cannabis within the passenger area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State.

(b)

(b) No driver may possess cannabis within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, odor-proof, child-resistant cannabis container that is inaccessible.

(c)

(c) No passenger may possess cannabis within any passenger area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, odor-proof, child-resistant cannabis container that is inaccessible.

(d)

(d) Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this Section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(Source: P.A. 101-27, eff. 6-25-19; 102-98, eff. 7-15-21.)

Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes