HB5538 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2019 and 2020
HB5538

Introduced , by Rep. Maurice A. West, II

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/1-140.20 new
625 ILCS 5/3-122 new
625 ILCS 5/3-804.3

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "M998 HMMWV" as an AM General Series M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle produced for military or government use. Provides that the owner of an M998 HMMWV may register the vehicle as a former military vehicle if specified conditions are met. Provides that a certificate of title issued for an M998 HMMWV shall not indicate that the M998 HMMWV is limited to off-road use.

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A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding Sections 1-140.20 and 3-122 and by changing Section 3-804.3 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/1-140.20 new)

Sec. 1-140.20. M998 HMMWV. An AM General Series M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle produced for military or government use.

(625 ILCS 5/3-122 new)

Sec. 3-122. M998 HMMWV; certificate of title. A certificate of title issued for an M998 HMMWV shall not indicate that the M998 HMMWV is limited to off-road use if the applicant for the certificate of title and the M998 HMMWV meet the requirements of paragraph (e)(1) of Section 3-804.3.

(625 ILCS 5/3-804.3)

Sec. 3-804.3. Former military vehicles.

(a) The owner of a former military vehicle may register the vehicle for a fee not to exceed:

(1) $100 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less;

(2) $150 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 to 45,000 pounds;

(3) $500 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 45,001 to 65,000 pounds;

(4) $1,000 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of over 65,000 pounds; or

(5) $25 for a trailer with a weight of 3,000 pounds or less; or

(6) $75 for a trailer with a weight of over 3,000 pounds.

(b) The Secretary may prescribe, in the Secretary's discretion, that former military vehicle plates be issued for a definite or an indefinite term, such term to correspond to the term of registration plates issued generally, as provided in Section 3-414.1. Any person requesting former military vehicle plates under this Section may also apply to have vanity or personalized plates as provided under Section 3-405.1.

(c) A vehicle registered as a former military vehicle is not subject to Section 3-815 and 3-818 of this Code.

(d) A vehicle may not be registered under this Section unless a title for the vehicle has been issued by the Secretary and the vehicle is eligible for registration without regard to its status as a military vehicle.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d), the owner of an M998 HMMWV may register the vehicle as a former military vehicle if all of the following conditions are met:

(A) The owner is a former or current member of the United States Armed Forces who provides proof to the Secretary that he or she possesses or formerly possessed a military license to operate the vehicle.

(B) Before registration, the M998 HMMWV successfully completes an inspection by the Secretary regarding the suitability for limited use of the M998 HMMWV upon the highways of this State as set forth in paragraph (2). The fee for the inspection shall not exceed $50. The Secretary, in the Secretary's discretion, may accept the owner's affidavit regarding safety modifications and equipment standards in lieu of the inspection. The Secretary shall give the owner a temporary registration so that the owner may drive the M998 HMMWV on a direct route to and from the inspection point.

(C) A keyed ignition cutoff switch is installed in the M998 HMMWV.

(D) A battery power cutoff switch is installed in the M998 HMMWV.

(2) Operation of a registered M998 HMMWV upon the highways of this State is permitted only if all of the following conditions are met:

(A) Operation of the M998 HMMWV is limited to ceremonies, parades, and educational events and transportation to and from ceremonies, parades, and educational events.

(B) The operator, if not the owner, meets the requirements of subparagraph (1)(B).

(C) At all times when operating the M998 HMMWV, the operator is accompanied by an assistant driver who possesses a valid Illinois driver's license.

(Source: P.A. 97-811, eff. 7-13-12.)