What is the classification and statutory penalty for 625 ILCS 5/6-512 in Illinois?

625 ILCS 5/6-512 (Failure to obtain Illinois CDL within 30 days of becoming a resident – petty offense) is classified as a Petty Offense in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000.

625 ILCS 5/6-512 · Failure to obtain Illinois CDL within 30 days of becoming a resident – petty offense

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/6-512?

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

625 ILCS 5/6-512

Sec. 6-512. Unlawful operation of a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to a non-Illinois issued CLP or CDL. No person, after becoming a domiciliary of this State for 30 days or more, shall drive a commercial motor vehicle on the highways of this State pursuant to the authority of a CLP or CDL issued by any other State or foreign jurisdiction.

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 8171

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Failure to obtain Illinois CDL within 30 days of becoming a resident – petty offense	Petty Offense	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	8171

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Failure to obtain Illinois CDL within 30 days of becoming a resident – petty offense

Petty Offense

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

8171

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 6-512. Unlawful operation of a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to a non-Illinois issued CLP or CDL. No person, after becoming a domiciliary of this State for 30 days or more, shall drive a commercial motor vehicle on the highways of this State pursuant to the authority of a CLP or CDL issued by any other State or foreign jurisdiction.

(Source: P.A. 98-176 (see Section 10 of P.A. 98-722 and Section 10 of P.A. 99-414 for the effective date of changes made by P.A. 98-176).)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Companion & Related Statutory Provisions