Illinois Chapter 625 ILCS 5/12 – Equipment of Vehicles
Chapter 625 ILCS 5/12 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Illinois Vehicle Code covers traffic law related mostly to the cars themselves. It covers things like seatbelt and headlight requirements, as well as restrictions on texting while driving.
What Chapter 5/12 Covers
- When vehicles are required to use headlights
- Mandates regarding seatbelts for drivers and passengers
- Restrictions on phone usage while driving
If you want to learn more about the individual statutes, use the links below to read them explained in plain English
Chapter 5/12 Statutes Explained
- 625 ILCS 5/12-201 – Failure to Display Lighted Lamps (Headlights)
- 625 ILCS 5/12-603.1 – Seat Belt Requirements
- 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2 – Electronic Communication Devices (Texting While Driving)
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