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Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance

Traffic and conservation offenses where the defendant cannot satisfy the charge by mail or online payment and must appear before a judge.

Governing Rule: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, court appearance is mandatory for: (1) All alleged Class A and Class B misdemeanor violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code; (2) All alleged violations of Section 11-501 (DUI); (3) All violations of Section 6-303 (DWLS/DWLR); (4) Excessive speeding (Section 11-601.5); and (5) Operating an uninsured motor vehicle resulting in an accident.
625 ILCS 5/3-101 Rule 551

No certificate of title

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/3-116 Rule 551

Illegal possession of Junking Certificate/Salvage Certificate, offer to buy or sell, or failure to submit Junk Vehicle Notification – Class 3 felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/3-117.1 Rule 551

Failure to obtain Junking Certificate – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/3-702 Rule 551

Operating vehicle when registration is revoked, canceled or suspended – Class A misdemeanor does not include suspended for no insurance – see 3-708

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/3-707 Rule 551

Operating uninsured motor vehicle

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/3-708 Rule 551

Operating motor vehicle when registration suspended for no insurance

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/3-710 Rule 551

Displaying false insurance card – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/3-712 Rule 551

Improper application for certificate of title and registration – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/3-903 Rule 551

Unlicensed remittance agent

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/3-910 Rule 551

Failure to maintain records – remittance agent

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/3-915 Rule 551

Remittance agents – violations

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/4-102 Rule 551

Damage to a vehicle or unlawful removal of any part of a vehicle

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/4-103 Rule 551

Unlawful possession, sale, disposal or concealment of a vehicle or essential part knowing it to have been stolen or converted

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/4-103.1 Rule 551

Vehicle theft conspiracy

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/4-103.2 Rule 551

Unlawful possession of 3 or more vehicles, 3 or more essential parts from different vehicles, to receive, possess, conceal, sell, dispose of or transfer those vehicles or parts knowing they are stolen or converted

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/4-103.3 Rule 551

Organizer of an aggravated vehicle theft conspiracy – Class X felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/4-104 Rule 551

Unlawful possession of title documents, registration card, license plate, registration sticker or temporary registration permit, whether blank or otherwise – Class 4 felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/4-105 Rule 551

Unlawful altering, forging or counterfeiting of any title documents or evidence of registration

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/4-105.1 Rule 551

Title fraud by deletion of “SV,” “Rebuilt” or other notation

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/4-105.5 Rule 551

Attempt – as defined in 720 ILCS 5/8-4 as amended, abandonment, lost, stolen, unclaimed vehicles

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/4-201 Rule 551

Abandonment of vehicles prohibited

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-101 Rule 551

Unlicensed new vehicle dealer

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-101.2 Rule 551

Unlicensed manufactured home dealer

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-102 Rule 551

Unlicensed used vehicle dealer

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-102.1 Rule 551

Sale or exhibition without a permit

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-104.3 Rule 551

Failure to disclose Rebuilt Vehicle – second or subsequent violation – Class 4 felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-106 Rule 551

Violation Sunday closing law – New car dealer/ Used car dealer

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-201 Rule 551

No in-transit plates

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-202 Rule 551

Failure to display distinctive “tow truck” plates – wrecker/tow truck (three plates issued)

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-301 Rule 551

Unlicensed automotive parts recycler, scrap processor, repairer or rebuilder

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-302 Rule 551

Unlicensed out-of-state salvage vehicle buyer

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-401.2 Rule 551

Failure to maintain records (new and used)

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-401.3 Rule 551

Failure to maintain records (scrap processor)

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-402.1 Rule 551

Failure to record information/retain documentary proof/marked false entries – Class 2 felony Class A Misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-403 Rule 551

Unlawful notification of pending inspection

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-403.1 Rule 551

Failure to maintain inventory system

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/5-701 Rule 551

Unlicensed vehicle auctioneer – Class 3 felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-101 Rule 551

No valid driver’s license: Expired less than one year – petty offense

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-104 Rule 551

Violation of classification – second division vehicle, motorcycle or motor-driven cycle

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-113 Rule 551

Operating in violation of restriction or restricted driving permit

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-303(c-3) Rule 551

Operating a vehicle not equipped with a BAIID required by MDDP; charge under 6-303 – Class 4 felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-303(c-4) Rule 551

Driving while license suspended under statutory summary suspension (11-501.1); driver declined MDDP; charge under 6-303 – Class 4 felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-210 Rule 551

Operating on foreign license while revoked or suspended; charge under 6-303

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-301 Rule 551

Unlawful use of license or permit – Class A misdemeanor; second or subsequent violation – Class 4 felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-301.1 Rule 551

Fictitious or altered driver’s license or permit – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-301.2 Rule 551

Fraudulent driver’s license or permit – Class 4 felony (Attempt Class A)

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-302 Rule 551

Making false application or affidavit (perjury) – Class 4 felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-303 Rule 551

Misdemeanor driving with suspended or revoked license (Note: see provisions for towing/impounding)

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-304.1 Rule 551

Permitting a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs to drive

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-305.1 Rule 551

Unlawful subleasing of motor vehicle – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-401 Rule 551

Unlicensed commercial driver training school Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-501 Rule 551

Operating commercial motor vehicle with more than one license – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-506 Rule 551

Allowing unauthorized operation of a CMV (Employer) – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/6-507 Rule 551

Improper operation of commercial motor vehicle; no Commercial Driver’s License; no proper endorsement; improper classification – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/7-402 Rule 551

Failure to surrender license and registration – financial responsibility

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/7-403 Rule 551

Forged proof of financial responsibility

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/7-603 Rule 551

Altering, making, selling or providing an invalid or counterfeit insurance card – Class 4 felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/8-115 Rule 551

Failure to display financial responsibility certificate

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-203 Rule 551

Disobeying police officer, fireman or school crossing guard

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-204 Rule 551

Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 Rule 551

Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police officer – Class 4 felony (Note: provisions for seizing vehicle, 720 ILCS 5/36-1 and 36-2, vehicle of violator)

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-310 Rule 551

Displaying unauthorized sign, signal or marking

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-311 Rule 551

Interfering with official traffic control device

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-312 Rule 551

Unlawful use of or damage to highways, appurtenances and structures

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-313 Rule 551

Unlawful possession of traffic control sign

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-401 Rule 551

Leaving scene of crash – death or injury – Class 4 felony

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-402 Rule 551

Leaving scene of crash – vehicle damage – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-403 Rule 551

Failure to give aid or information – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-404 Rule 551

Failure to give information after striking unattended vehicle or other property

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-409 Rule 551

False information – required reporting – Class C misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-501 Rule 551

Alcohol concentration in blood or breath is 0.08 or more ((a)(1) requires a chemical test)

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-503 Rule 551

Reckless driving – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 Rule 551

Speeding 26 mph to less than 35 mph over posted limit – Class B misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-605 Rule 551

Speeding – school zone (6:30 AM –4:00 PM)

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-605.1 Rule 551

Speeding – construction zone

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-605.3 Rule 551

Speeding – Park District zone – petty offense

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-703 Rule 551

Improper overtaking

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-907 Rule 551

Failure to yield to authorized emergency vehicle

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-908 Rule 551

Work zone – Failure to yield one full lane to construction workers or reduce speed

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1002.5 Rule 551

Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk – school zone

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1006 Rule 551

Soliciting rides or business on roadway

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1011 Rule 551

Failure to yield at grade crossings – pedestrian

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1201 Rule 551

Disobeying signal indicating approach of train

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1301.3 Rule 551

Unauthorized use of parking places reserved for persons with disabilities

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1301.5 Rule 551

Fictitious or unlawfully altered Persons with Disabilities plates, placard or device – Class A misdemeanor (officer may seize plates, placard or device)

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1301.6 Rule 551

Possession without authority of any fraudulent, lost or stolen Persons with Disabilities license plates, placard or device – Class 4 felony (Subject to seizure and revocation upon notification to Secretary of State – see 11-1301.5(b)(6))

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1414 Rule 551

Passed school bus – loading or unloading

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1419.04 Rule 551

Failure to carry manifest Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1425 Rule 551

Blocking intersection

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/11-1431 Rule 551

Soliciting a tow at a crash scene

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/12-215 Rule 551

Illegal use of oscillating, rotating or flashing red or white lights – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/12-215.1 Rule 551

Illegal possession of emergency lights – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/12-503 Rule 551

Tinted windshield or front side windows

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/12-601.1 Rule 551

Illegal installation, possession, operation of traffic control signal preemption device – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/12-609 Rule 551

Failed to obliterate police markings

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/12-612 Rule 551

False or secret compartment in motor vehicle – Class 4 felony, subject to seizure

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/12-713 Rule 551

Failure to display company name on commercial trucks: construction contractors or subcontractors

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/12-813.1 Rule 551

Operation of school bus while using cell phone

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/13-104 Rule 551

Obtaining or issuing a certificate of safety without proper test

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/13-111 Rule 551

No valid safety test sticker

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/15-112 Rule 551

Disobeying regulatory signs to weigh

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/15-301 Rule 551

Failure to carry permit

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/18c-7402 Rule 551

Obstructing highway at grade crossing

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 5/18c-7503 Rule 551

Trespassing on railroad property

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 25/4 Rule 551

Failure to properly secure child under age 8 in appropriate child restraint system (may include booster seat with seat belt)

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 25/4a Rule 551

Failure to secure child in approved child restraint system or seat belts – child age 8 but under age 16

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 25/4b Rule 551

Driver under age 18 transporting child over age 8 but under age 19 – failure to secure in a prop erly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt.

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 40/2-4 Rule 551

Resisting to officers

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 40/5-7 Rule 551

Alcohol concentration in blood or breath is 0.08 or more

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 40/10-3 Rule 551

Operating snowmobile while privilege to operate denied – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 45/2-4 Rule 551

Resisting officers

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 45/5-1 Rule 551

Careless operation of motorboat

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 45/5-2 Rule 551

Reckless operation of motorboat

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 45/5-16 Rule 551

Operating watercraft under the influence of alcohol, other drug or combination thereof – Class A misdemeanor

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
625 ILCS 45/11A-5 Rule 551

Operating watercraft during suspension of privilege

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
720 ILCS 5/12-3.4 Rule 551

Violating order of protection

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
720 ILCS 5/24-1.6 Rule 551

Aggravated unlawful use of a weapon

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
720 ILCS 5/26-1.2 Rule 551

False police report

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
720 ILCS 550/7 Rule 551

Production of cannabis sativa plant

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
720 ILCS 570/406.1 Rule 551

Fraudulent procurement of controlled substance

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
720 ILCS 646/15 Rule 551

Methamphetamine manufacturing

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
720 ILCS 646/20 Rule 551

Aggravated methamphetamine manufacturing

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
720 ILCS 646/35 Rule 551

Methamphetamine delivery

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
720 ILCS 646/60 Rule 551

Methamphetamine possession

Mandatory Court Appearance Required
720 ILCS 646/65 Rule 551

Possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials

Mandatory Court Appearance Required