CHAPTER 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES

625 ILCS 5/12-207

Sec. 12-207. Spot lamps and auxiliary driving lamps.

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 8368, 8369
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (2)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code
Improper use of more than one spot lamp 625 ILCS 5/12-207(a) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible 8368
Improper use of more than three auxiliary driving lamps 625 ILCS 5/12-207(b) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible 8369
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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 12-207. Spot lamps and auxiliary driving lamps.

(a)

(a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed one spot lamp that shall emit a white light without glare and every lighted spot lamp shall be so aimed and used upon approaching another vehicle that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam will be directed to the left of the prolongation of the extreme left side of the vehicle nor more than 100 feet ahead of the vehicle.

(b)

(b) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed 3 auxiliary driving lamps showing white light, including white light emitted by a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp, or light of a yellow or amber tint, mounted forward facing on the front at a height not less than 12 inches nor more than 42 inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. As used in this subsection, "auxiliary driving lamp" means a lamp, whether temporarily or permanently installed on a vehicle, not originally installed by the manufacturer at the original point of assembly.

(c)

(c) The restrictions of subsections 12-207 (a) and 12-207 (b) of this Act shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles or equipment used for snow and ice removal operations if owned or operated by or for any governmental body.

(d)

(d) The minimum and maximum height restrictions prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 12-207 shall not apply to privately owned motor vehicles on which a snow plow is mounted, while in transit between or during snow and ice removal operations. This exemption shall apply only during the period from November 15 through April 1, and only when the snow plow blade, commonly referred to as a "moldboard", is properly and securely affixed to the front of the motor vehicle.

(Source: P.A. 103-706, eff. 1-1-25.)

Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes