What is the classification and statutory penalty for 625 ILCS 5/12-611 in Illinois?

625 ILCS 5/12-611 (Illegal operation of sound amplification system, audible at 75+ feet) is classified as a Petty Offense in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000.

625 ILCS 5/12-611 · Illegal operation of sound amplification system, audible at 75+ feet

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/12-611?

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

625 ILCS 5/12-611

Sec. 12-611. No driver of any motor vehicle within this State shall operate or permit operation of any sound amplification system which can be heard outside the vehicle from 75 or more feet when the vehicle is being operated upon a highway, unless such system is being operated to request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation.

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 8417

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Illegal operation of sound amplification system, audible at 75+ feet	Petty Offense	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	8417

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Illegal operation of sound amplification system, audible at 75+ feet

Petty Offense

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

8417

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 12-611. No driver of any motor vehicle within this State shall operate or permit operation of any sound amplification system which can be heard outside the vehicle from 75 or more feet when the vehicle is being operated upon a highway, unless such system is being operated to request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation.

This Section does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles.

Any violation of the provisions of this Section shall be a petty offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $50.

(Source: P.A. 91-919, eff. 1-1-01.)

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

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