CHAPTER 6 - THE ILLINOIS DRIVER LICENSING LAW

625 ILCS 5/6-206.2

Sec. 6-206.2. Violations relating to an ignition interlock device.

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 None Assigned
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (6)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code
Operating a vehicle not equipped with a BAIID when driver’s license is so restricted 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(a) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible
Circumventing BAIID; requesting/soliciting another person 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(a-5) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible
Circumventing BAIID; starting vehicle or providing breath for MDDP holder 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(b) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible
Circumventing operation of or tampering with BAIID 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(c) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible
Knowingly and unlawfully renting/leasing/lending vehicle without a BAIID to an MDDP holder 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(d) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible
Failure to notify person intending to rent/lease/ lend vehicle of BAIID requirement 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(d) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible
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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 6-206.2. Violations relating to an ignition interlock device.

(a)

(a) It is unlawful for any person whose driving privilege is restricted by being prohibited from operating a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device to operate a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device.

(a-5) It is unlawful for any person whose driving privilege is restricted by being prohibited from operating a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device to request or solicit any other person to blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a motor vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing the person so restricted with an operable motor vehicle.

(b)

(b) It is unlawful to blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a motor vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing an operable motor vehicle to a person whose driving privilege is restricted by being prohibited from operating a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device.

(c)

(c) It is unlawful to tamper with, or circumvent the operation of, an ignition interlock device.

(d)

(d) Except as provided in subsection (c)(17) of Section 5-6-3.1 of the Unified Code of Corrections or by rule, no person shall knowingly rent, lease, or lend a motor vehicle to a person known to have his or her driving privilege restricted by being prohibited from operating a vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device, unless the vehicle is equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device. Any person whose driving privilege is so restricted shall notify any person intending to rent, lease, or loan a motor vehicle to the restricted person of the driving restriction imposed upon him or her.

(d-5) A person convicted of a violation of this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(e)

(e) (Blank).

(Source: P.A. 95-27, eff. 1-1-08; 95-578, eff. 6-1-08; 95-876, eff. 8-21-08.)

Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes