What is the classification and statutory penalty for 625 ILCS 5/12-602 in Illinois?

625 ILCS 5/12-602 (Defective horn/no horn) is classified as a Petty Offense in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000.

625 ILCS 5/12-602 · Defective horn/no horn | Illinois Statute & Penalties

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/12-602?

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

625 ILCS 5/12-602

Sec. 12-602. Mufflers, prevention of noise.

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 8406, 6634

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Defective horn/no horn 625 ILCS 5/12-602(a)	Petty Offense	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	8406
Muffler-loud, excessive noise, no muffler	Petty Offense	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	6634

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Defective horn/no horn 625 ILCS 5/12-602(a)

Petty Offense

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

8406

Muffler-loud, excessive noise, no muffler

Petty Offense

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

6634

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 12-602. Mufflers, prevention of noise.

Every motor vehicle driven or operated upon the highways of this State shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler or exhaust system in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise. No such muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device. No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and such original muffler shall comply with all the requirements of this Section.

(Source: P.A. 77-37.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (2)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 12-602. Mufflers, prevention of noise.

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