Chapter 625 ILCS 5/3-412
This section was amended to allow tint on the front windshield and the side windows of vehicles used by persons with specific diseases. In order to get this exemption, these vehicles shall be issued distinctive license plate stickers or registration plates and must be displayed on the vehicle with window tint exceeding that allowed in 625 ILCS 5/12-503 (a-5).
Chapter 625 ILCS 5/12-503
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle with any sign, poster, window application, reflective material, nonreflective material or tinted film upon the front windshield, except that nonreflective tinted film may be used along the uppermost portion of the windshield if such material does not extend more than 6 inches down from the top of the windshield.
(a-5) No window treatment or tinting shall be applied to the windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver, except:
On vehicles where none of the windows to the rear of the driver's seat are treated in a manner that allows less than 30% light transmittance, a nonreflective tinted film that allows at least 50% light transmittance, with a 5% variance observed by any law enforcement official metering the light transmittance, may be used on the side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver.
On vehicles where none of the windows to the rear of the driver's seat are treated in a manner that allows less than 35% light transmittance, a nonreflective tinted film that allows at least 35% light transmittance, with a 5% variance observed by any law enforcement official metering the light transmittance, may be used on the side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver.
On multipurpose passenger vehicles, as defined by Section 1-148.3b of this Code, a nonreflective tinted film originally applied by the manufacturer, that allows at least 50% light transmittance, with a 5% variance observed by any law enforcement official metering the light transmittance, may be used on the side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver.
(b) On motor vehicles where window treatment has not been applied to the windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver, the use of a nonreflective, smoked or tinted glass, nonreflective film, perforated window screen or other decorative window application on windows to the rear of the driver's seat shall be allowed, except that any motor vehicle with a window to the rear of the driver's seat treated in this manner shall be equipped with a side mirror on each side of the motor vehicle which are in conformance with Section 12-502.
(c) No person shall drive a motor vehicle with any objects placed or suspended between the driver and the front windshield, rear window, side wings or side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver which materially obstructs the driver's view.
(d) Every motor vehicle, except motorcycles, shall be equipped with a device, controlled by the driver, for cleaning rain, snow, moisture or other obstructions from the windshield; and no person shall drive a motor vehicle with snow, ice, moisture or other material on any of the windows or mirrors, which materially obstructs the driver's clear view of the highway.
(e) No person shall drive a motor vehicle when the windshield, side or rear windows are in such defective condition or repair as to materially impair the driver's view to the front, side or rear. A vehicle equipped with a side mirror on each side of the vehicle, which are in conformance with Section 12-502, will be deemed to be in compliance in the event the rear window of the vehicle is materially obscured.
(f) Paragraphs (a), (a-5), and (b) of this Section shall not apply to:
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those motor vehicles properly registered in another jurisdiction.
(g) Paragraphs (a) and (a-5) of this Section shall not apply to window treatment, including but not limited to a window application, nonreflective material, or tinted film, applied or affixed to a motor vehicle for which distinctive license plates or license plate stickers have been issued pursuant to subsection (k) of Section 3-412 of this Code, and which:
Is owned and operated by a person afflicted with or suffering from a medical disease, including but not limited to systemic or discoid lupus erythematosus, disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis, or albinism, which would require that person to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun; or
Is used in transporting a person when the person resides at the same address as the registered owner of the vehicle and the person is afflicted with or suffering from a medical disease which would require the person to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun, including but not limited to systemic or discoid lupus erythematosus, disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis, or albinism.
The owner must obtain a certified statement or letter written by a physician licensed to practice medicine in Illinois that such person owning and operating or being transported in a motor vehicle is afflicted with or suffers from such disease, including but not limited to systemic or discoid lupus erythematosus, disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis, or albinism. However, no exemption from the requirements of subsection (a-5) shall be granted for any condition, such as light sensitivity, for which protection from the direct rays of the sun can be adequately obtained by the use of sunglasses or other eye protective devices.
Such certification must be carried in the motor vehicle at all times. The certification shall be legible and shall contain the date of issuance, the name, address and signature of the attending physician, and the name, address, and medical condition of the person requiring exemption. The information on the certificate for a window treatment must remain current and shall be renewed annually by the attending physician. The owner shall also submit a copy of the certification to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may forward notice of the certification to law enforcement agencies.
(g-7) Installers shall only install window treatment authorized by subsection (g) on motor vehicles for which distinctive plates or license plate stickers have been issued pursuant to subsection (k) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The distinctive license plates or plate sticker must be on the motor vehicle at the time of window treatment installation.
(h) Paragraph (a) of this Section shall not apply to motor vehicle stickers or other certificates issued by State or local authorities which are required to be displayed upon motor vehicle windows to evidence compliance with requirements concerning motor vehicles.
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(j) A person found guilty of violating paragraphs (a), (a-5), (b), or (g-7) of this Section shall be guilty of a petty offense and fined no less than $50 nor more than $500. A second or subsequent violation of paragraphs (a), (a-5), (b), or (g-7) of this Section shall be treated as a Class C misdemeanor and the violator fined no less than $100 nor more than $500. Any person convicted under paragraphs (a), (a-5), or (b) of this Section shall be ordered to alter any nonconforming windows into compliance with this Section.
(k) Nothing in this Section shall create a cause of action on behalf of a buyer against a vehicle dealer or manufacturer who sells a motor vehicle with a window which is in violation of this Section.
Note: 5% light transmittance would be comparable to limousine tint. This tint would allow the least amount of light into the vehicle.
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]]> It appears that you may not be eligible for a FOID card until you turn 21. Go to the ISP Website for more information and regulations. WWW.ISP.STATE.IL.US Under Agency Links on the left, click on Firearm Information. As this page explains, in addition to all other requirements, a person who is under 21 years of age must have the written consent of his or her parent or legal guardian to possess and acquire firearms and firearm ammunition. Also, he or she must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor other than a traffic offense or adjudged delinquent. The parent or legal guardian providing written consent must be eligible to possess a valid FOID card. Since your father is ineligible, unless your mother is an Illinois resident able to get a FOID card, you may have to wait. Hope that information is helpful.Generally, I think you have the right idea. There is more than one way to legally transport a firearm. However, in order to be in compliance with all statutes, it is recommended all firearms be transported:
If you are transporting in the trunk or back seat, just make sure the guns are unloaded and in a case, and keep your FOID card with you. Hope that information is helpful.
Randy
Please remember, however, riding in the bed of a pickup truck is dangerous business. The cargo bed is meant for just that- Cargo, not human passengers. I believe that the only reason we don't have a law against this practice is because farmers sometimes use their pickup beds to transport people from one field to another. I grew up on a dairy farm, and I can tell you that- (not knowing better at the time) I rode in a pickup bed while working on the farm. I have since learned better, and can also tell you some horror stories of people who have been maimed or killed in accidents involving pickup bed riding. Even at low speeds, a fall from the pickup bed can be deadly.
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]]> You should receive your license back after you pay a ticket by mail within 2-4 weeks. It may very well be sooner than that, the length of time depends on how long it takes the Circuit Clerk or the State's Attorney to process the paperwork. You can contact either's office in the County where the citation was issued (Cook County in this case) to check on it. Start with the Circuit Clerk's office as they process these tickets. Hope that information is helpful.]]>I will be soon driving to a chicago cubs game. I live out of town and have been notified of the vehicle laws on LSD. I have a silverado pickup truck with B truck plates. However I was informed by a friends that if the bed of the pickup truck is covered the vehicle is permitted and legal to drive on LSD. Is this true? I have had a hard time finding answer on all the ordinances/laws on LSD. If this doesnt apply could you instruct me on alternate driving instructions to get to wrigley field?
Thanks for your time and look forward to a reply!
-Mike
]]> The restriction for pickups and other trucks on City of Chicago Streets and Boulevards is a Chicago City Ordinance, not a state law. It is enforced by Chicago Police as a rule, not the Illinois State Police.I am not aware of any provision for private citizens to run a warrant check on themselves, other than to go to a local police station and request that it be done. Most Police departments will do so upon request, however keep in mind that if there is a warrant, they are obligated by the court to serve it at that time and place you under arrest. If it is a minor offense, you may want to be ready with some bond money prior to doing this so that you can post bond and receive a court date for the alleged offense.
Addressing your last question, when a search warrant is executed, police may sometimes videotape the event for evidence. It appears from what you said that this wasn't done in your brother's case. However, a Police department or task force should make a detailed listing of every item they seize or take during a search warrant. At least in the case of Illinois State Police searches, a person at the scene will be presented with, and sign the listing, and be provided a copy of this property record receipt. I'm sorry to hear about your missing items. I believe you are going about it the right way, however, I would think that your brother's lawyer should be able to get a list of any property seized as part of his normal discovery process, and you could check and see if the missing items are listed on there. That way you would at least know where the things are. As long as they are not illegal (prohibited) items, or material evidence, you should be able to ask for them back. You may have to wait until the case is concluded, depending on the circumstances.
]]>Thanks for your time and thanks for a very interesting column.
-Ed, Unincorporated St.Charles resident
]]> Ed, it sounds like you already have an idea of how to tackle this problem. I would try and get documentation of the problem ready, that being police reports, pictures or videos, newspaper articles, personal or signed written testimony, or anything else you can think of. Signed petitions are another great way to get your point across. Then approach your local officials with the information. Depending on who maintains the road, that might be the city council, county board, or township board. Present your information along with as many residents that can appear. You can request that a study be done of how many vehicles are going through the area, and at what speeds. A vehicle count and speed survey could be conducted, either by the local government, highway supervisor, or yourselves. I would also contact the police agency, in this case the Sheriff's Department. Tell them you would like to meet with the community policing officer if one is available. His job is to solve community problems exactly like this. He or she may be able to guide you in the process.