What is the classification and statutory penalty for 625 ILCS 5/3-605 in Illinois?

625 ILCS 5/3-605 (Failure to maintain records – dealer plate record) is classified as a Petty Offense in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000.

625 ILCS 5/3-605 · Failure to maintain records – dealer plate record

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/3-605?

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

625 ILCS 5/3-605

Sec. 3-605. Manufacturers, engine and driveline component manufacturers, transporters, repossessors and dealers to maintain records. Every manufacturer, engine and driveline component manufacturer, repossessor, transporter or dealer shall keep a written record of the persons to whom such drive-away permits or special plates are assigned, which record shall be open to inspection by any public officer or any employee of the Secretary of State.

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 8031

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Failure to maintain records – dealer plate record	Petty Offense	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	8031

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Failure to maintain records – dealer plate record

Petty Offense

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

8031

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 3-605. Manufacturers, engine and driveline component manufacturers, transporters, repossessors and dealers to maintain records. Every manufacturer, engine and driveline component manufacturer, repossessor, transporter or dealer shall keep a written record of the persons to whom such drive-away permits or special plates are assigned, which record shall be open to inspection by any public officer or any employee of the Secretary of State.

(Source: P.A. 92-680, eff. 7-16-02.)

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

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