Section 902.140  Exceptions

a)         The standards and limitations of this Part do not apply to:

1)         Any vehicle moved by human or animal powers;

2)         Any vehicle moved by electrical power;

3)         Any vehicle used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks;

4)         Any farm tractor;

5)         Any antique vehicle, if licensed under Section 3-804 of the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5/3-804];

6)         Any snowmobile subject to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 905;

7)         Any special mobile equipment;

8)         Any vehicle while being used lawfully for racing competition or time racing events; and

9)         Any lawn care maintenance equipment.

b)         Section 902.102 does not apply to any person who can show that a tread pattern as described in that Section was the result of wear and that the tire was not originally manufactured or newly retreaded with such a tread pattern.

c)         The operational standards contained in this Part do not apply to warning devices or to emergency equipment and vehicles described in 40 CFR 202.12(e), incorporated by reference at 35 Ill. Adm. Code 900.106; to snow plows when in operation; or to tactical military vehicles.

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 20474, effective November 1, 2018)