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Old 08-09-08, 11:31 AM
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I suggest reading more carefully, Federal law ALWAYS has supremacy over State law
I should have been more specific. You are correct that this is a regulation which of course, has the same effect as a law.

Indeed, it is part of the Consumer Product Safety Act and regulates sales definitions and nothing about when, where or how an electric bike can be operated.

The CPSC language specifically states (regarding sales), that the fed act supersedes, except where the local law is more stringent.
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well its good to see this thread is really taking off so far, no other responses have been given to me. I'll keep everyone posted when there is one.
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Originally Posted by swensen
I suggest reading more carefully, Federal law ALWAYS has supremacy over State law, only the fact that the Federal govt. has chosen not to regulate most aspects of motor vehicle law allows state regulation. In the case of the ebike rules the federal regulation specifically states that it is intended to supersede any more stringent state or local regulation. In this case your ordinance won't stand in court but you may have to appeal it upward at considerable expense if the local judge doesn't happen to agree with you.
Here's the problem with your logic. Fed law does over rule local laws, but, it does not restrict local laws from going further as is the case here.

Personally, I think the feds stick their noses in wayyyyyyy to many places it doesn't belong.

As for your letter, I will echo what others have said. Lose the padding. Get to the point quickly. A few paragraphs will do.
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I would find out when the ordinance was passed. I would then find out if the same people are sitting on the council or if they are different. If different, I would find one that is a bicyclist or an environmentalist and talk to them about your next step. Don't send letters until you get the real dirt on the local politics, if you REALLY want to change things. Don't offend anyone, even the people who offend you, you will lose more than you gain in politics. When I go to my city hall, I always act politely and assume the people there will help me. I always thank them for their time even if they seem not to care. Next time I come in, they are even nicer and more helpful. This will take time and effort on your part, most likely a year or two.
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a year or 2? thats a bit of a long wait...
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Originally Posted by jerryt
The Ill. vehicle code is difficult to understand but I believe an e-bike is in the same category as a "motorized pedalcycle". If so, it has to be registered and licensed by the state in which case the city prolly can't prevent you from riding.
I would call or see the Dept of Motor Vehicles to verify.
This is not correct.

Under the IL motor vehicle code, a bicycle cannot be registered as a motor vehicle at all.
To register it, you would need to have either a certificate of origin (with a new vehicle) or an existing title to transfer, and to get a title issued it needs to have a VIN#. Bicycles have serial numbers but not federal-format 17-digit VIN#s (like what cars have), and there is no provision under IL law to grant them.

Also we note: in the IL motor vehicle code, the term "motor vehicle" is a specific technical term, referring ONLY to vehicles which bear a federal-format 17-digit VIN#. It does not apply to anything you put a motor on.

Under current Illinois state law, the technical definition of "bicycle" does not prohibit engines--so a bicycle with an engine that falls under the moped size limits is still considered a bicycle, is still operated the same as a bicycle, and doesn't require any licensing, registration or insurance.

Just because state law allows them, this does not mean that towns can have their own ordinances prohibiting motorized bicycles.

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The most important thing to do FIRST when considering any motorized bicycle is to check with whatever department registers cars in your area, to see if bicycles with engines are legal to use on public roads. When you ask, you need to EXPLAIN TO THEM that you have "a bicycle that you put an engine on", do not say "moped" or "motorized bicycle" because those can have different legal meanings.

And (at least in the US) everywhere is different with respect to motorized bicycle laws, do not assume that one place does it "pretty much" like the others!!!
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Originally Posted by cheesepuff12
a year or 2? thats a bit of a long wait...
I assume this is a local / town ordinance that prohibits them?

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If so, you might ask what the original reason was for the ordinance.

With a lot of communities I know the reason was that state law doesn't set any lower age limit on motorized bikes, and towns wanted to keep small children from riding them dangerously. Could you live with a 16-yr-old minimum operator age requirement?
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Thanks Doug for pointing out that an e-bike can't be registered and falls in the same category as a regular bike. Similar to California.

If so, you might ask what the original reason was for the ordinance
Maybe this city is trying to place an e-bike is the same category as an e-scooter which Illinois outlawed (or tried) a few years back.
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cool. if i am ever going to need to tell the city this in my defense, I cant just say someone on the internet told me. where can i find all this info you guys gave me on a legit and official legal documentation?
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With letters to the politicians, I would join actual positive examples of other jurisdictions regulations for ebikes. If they are anything like my boss they would prefer to have solutions included with a stated problem. It saves them from having to work and think too hard if they intend to help.
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Originally Posted by cheesepuff12
cool. if i am ever going to need to tell the city this in my defense, I cant just say someone on the internet told me. where can i find all this info you guys gave me on a legit and official legal documentation?
Who told you motorized bicycles are not legal?

I could not find any documentation of this in the Plainfield IL municipal code:

https://www.municode.com/resources/ga...d=10742&sid=13

Chapter 5 article 1 section 5-3 says they're adopting state motor vehicle code, unless amended otherwise.

Chapter 5 article 1 section 5-12, "Motorized vehicles which cannot be licensed", says that-
"Motorized play vehicle. Each and every device that, together with its operator, passenger or load, is propelled in whole or in part by means other than human motive power, and that is capable of being operated upon any highway, road, street, parking lot, sidewalk or other property within the village, including but not limited to electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined in 625 ILCS 5/117.7 and any and all devices known as or referred to as motorized scooters, motorized skateboards, go-karts, mini-bikes, which are propelled by any type of motor or engine whatsoever and include a platform or other space on which an operator or passenger may ride, but excluding motorized wheelchairs as defined in 625 ILCS 5/148.3, and vehicles for which certificates of title and registration plates or stickers have been issued by the State of Illinois pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/1-100 et. seq. ..."
That section doesn't say anything about bicycles, which are already street-legal according to IL Motor Vehicle Code, and don't require title or registration.
And the IL Motor Vehicle Code does not prohibit motorized bicycles.
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Doug5150, you may be right. I find no definition of the phrase Motorized Play Vehicle. My bike is certainly no 'play' vehicle. It is more fun than using my truck but I use it for work almost exclusively. This was enacted in 1988 at about the time those dreadful, loud, unlicensed small motorbikes were running around. They were quickly made illegal almost everywhere. They were designed only for 'play' and I suspect this is where this ordinance got started. However, I did a google for your village and found the Segway crowd also bemoaning this ordinance. Personally, I would get an electric bike that doesn't go over 20mph (easy if you install an Cycle Analyst) and doesn't have more than 750 watt motor (how they would ever check that I don't know).
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If you are still worried, you can buy one of these low profile ebikes. Jeeze, I can't even see the motor on this one. Is it in a tiny rear hub or in the sprocket somehow. Batteries are tucked away out of sight also.
A bit expensive but how would they ever know this is an ebike?
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I called the police department and they said it was illegal.
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Originally Posted by cheesepuff12
I called the police department and they said it was illegal.
They just enforce the law, They don't determine if you are guilty or not.
just because a Cop says its illegal doesn't mean a thing until a judge rules that it is.
If you are interested in fighting for the legality of this you should be prepared to run into some resistance...which might include being hassled or ticketed by the police. Then you get your "Day in Court" as they say and you'll plead not-guilty and have a trial and you can the Cop can both hear what the Judge has to say.
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i really dont feel like being pulled over...
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Do you really think a police would pull this thing over?
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Originally Posted by cheesepuff12
I called the police department and they said it was illegal.
It's very possible they aren't clear on the subject, and are just assuming that a motorized bicycle is classed the same as rideable non-bicycle toys like pocket bikes (and they aren't).

What I'd advise you do is this:
1) email the DMV website and ask if a bicycle with a motor is legal to ride on public roads.
2) attach that email, and forward it to the police dept's general info email address, noting that you asked them and were informed that it was not legal, but the Sec of State says it is.
3) go riding. If you get stopped, refer to the email that you received from the DMV, and that you forwarded to the local police dept.

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I am in IL too, and I take mine out about once a week or so.
It's built to look like an antique motorcycle, the engine is plainly visible.

I've passed more police cars than I remember, I haven't ever been stopped once and I don't just stay in my own neighborhood, either.
The longest trip I did was ~72 miles one-way. The most-recent trip was 40 miles one-way.
In Illinois, it's legal.
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cool. is there a web site i can go to so i can e mail them?
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Originally Posted by cheesepuff12
cool. is there a web site i can go to so i can e mail them?
Frnakly, just a little search will turn up all you need in the way of municipal codes... I didn't want to do all the work, so I didn't check but there is most likely a link or two for addresses on this site for contacts for the city council, et. al.

https://www.plainfield-il.org/departments/planning.php


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Motorized vehicles which cannot be licensed
Each and every device that, together with its operator, passenger or load, is propelled in whole or in part by means other than human motive power, and that is capable of being operated upon any highway, road, street, parking lot, sidewalk or other property within the village, including but not limited to ...

How does this not apply to bicycles with motors on them?
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Motorized vehicles which cannot be licensed
Each and every device that, together with its operator, passenger or load, is propelled in whole or in part by means other than human motive power, and that is capable of being operated upon any highway, road, street, parking lot, sidewalk or other property within the village, including but not limited to ...

How does this not apply to bicycles with motors on them?

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs...ehicle+Code%2E


Illinois State Vehicle code definitions:


(625 ILCS 5/1‑217) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1‑217)
Sec. 1‑217. Vehicle. Every device, in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway or requiring a certificate of title under Section 3‑101(d) of this Code, except devices moved by human power, devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks and snowmobiles as defined in the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act.
For the purposes of this Code, unless otherwise prescribed, a device shall be considered to be a vehicle until such time it either comes within the definition of a junk vehicle, as defined under this Code, or a junking certificate is issued for it.
For this Code, vehicles are divided into 2 divisions:
First Division: Those motor vehicles which are designed for the carrying of not more than 10 persons.
Second Division: Those vehicles which are designed for carrying more than 10 persons, those designed or used for living quarters and those vehicles which are designed for pulling or carrying property, freight or cargo, those motor vehicles of the First Division remodelled for use and used as motor vehicles of the Second Division, and those motor vehicles of the First Division used and registered as school buses.
(Source: P.A. 92‑812, eff. 8‑21‑02.)

(625 ILCS 5/1‑106) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1‑106)
Sec. 1‑106. Bicycle. Every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels except scooters and similar devices.
(Source: P.A. 85‑951.)


(625 ILCS 5/1‑145.001) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1‑148)
Sec. 1‑145.001. Motor driven cycle. Every motorcycle and every motor scooter with less than 150 cubic centimeter piston displacement including motorized pedalcycles.
(Source: P.A. 90‑89, eff. 1‑1‑98.)

(625 ILCS 5/1‑148.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1‑148.2)
Sec. 1‑148.2. Motorized Pedalcycle. A motorized pedalcycle is a motor‑driven cycle whose speed attainable in one mile is 30 mph or less, which is equipped with a motor that produces 2 brake horsepower or less. If an internal combustion engine is used, the displacement shall not exceed 50 cubic centimeter displacement and the power drive system shall not require the operator to shift gears.
(Source: P.A. 83‑820.)

(625 ILCS 5/3‑805) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑805)
Sec. 3‑805. Electric vehicles. The owner of a motor vehicle of the first division propelled by an electric engine and not utilizing motor fuel, may register such vehicle for a fee not to exceed $35 for a 2‑year registration period. The Secretary may, in his discretion, prescribe that electric vehicle registration plates be issued for an indefinite term, such term to correspond to the term of registration plates issued generally, as provided in Section 3‑414.1. In no event may the registration fee for electric vehicles exceed $18 per registration year.
(Source: P.A. 91‑37, eff. 7‑1‑99.)

(625 ILCS 5/3‑806) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑806)
Sec. 3‑806. Registration Fees; Motor Vehicles of the First Division. Every owner of any other motor vehicle of the first division, except as provided in Sections 3‑804, 3‑805, 3‑806.3, and 3‑808, and every second division vehicle weighing 8,000 pounds or less, shall pay the Secretary of State an annual registration fee at the following rates:

SCHEDULE OF REGISTRATION FEES
REQUIRED BY LAW
Beginning with the 1986 registration year
Reduced Fee
Annual On and After
Fee June 15
Motor vehicles of the first
division other than
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles $48 $24
Reduced Fee
September 16
to March 31
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles 30 15
SCHEDULE OF REGISTRATION FEES
REQUIRED BY LAW
Beginning with the 2001 registration year
Reduced Fee
Annual On and After
Fee June 15
Motor vehicles of the first
division other than
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles $78 $39
Reduced Fee
September 16
to March 31
Motorcycles, Motor Driven
Cycles and Pedalcycles 38 19

(Source: P.A. 91‑37, eff. 7‑1‑99.)


Plainfeild adopts ILVC:

https://www.municode.com/resources/ga...d=10742&sid=13
Sec. 5-3. State law adopted.
(a) The provisions of The Illinois Vehicle Code are hereby adopted in full, as provided on the effective date of this Code of Ordinances, and as such vehicle code may be subsequently amended. Said provisions shall be incorporated in this section.
(b) The definitions provided in The Illinois Vehicle Code shall apply to this chapter.
State law references: Authority for above section, Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95 1/2, § 20-204; The Illinois Vehicle Code, Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95 1/2, § 1-100 et seq.

Plainfield addresses an issues with "motorized vehicles which cannot be licensed" and inserts a definition lacking from Illinois State Vehicle code:

Sec. 5-12. Motorized vehicles which cannot be licensed.
(a) [Regulatory authority. ] The Village of Plainfield desires to regulate certain motorized vehicles upon certain public areas and private areas open to the public within the village in the exercise of its regulatory authority; and
(1) Various motorized vehicles are being operated upon the public and private streets, sidewalks, public rights-of-way and upon public and private property in the village; and
(2) Many of these vehicles are not intended for use upon that property, and the continued operation of certain motorized vehicles upon that property is a threat to the welfare and safety of the residents of the village; and
(3) Many operators of those vehicles do not possess an Illinois driver's license or operator's permit, as they are persons under sixteen (16) years of age.
(b) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural include the singular, and words in the singular include the plural. The word "shall" is mandatory and not merely directory.
Motorized play vehicle. Each and every device that, together with its operator, passenger or load, is propelled in whole or in part by means other than human motive power, and that is capable of being operated upon any highway, road, street, parking lot, sidewalk or other property within the village, including but not limited to electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined in 625 ILCS 5/117.7 and any and all devices known as or referred to as motorized scooters, motorized skateboards, go-karts, mini-bikes, which are propelled by any type of motor or engine whatsoever and include a platform or other space on which an operator or passenger may ride, but excluding motorized wheelchairs as defined in 625 ILCS 5/148.3, and vehicles for which certificates of title and registration plates or stickers have been issued by the State of Illinois pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/1-100 et. seq.

Plainfield cites prohibition against aforesaid "motorized vehicles which cannot be licensed" :

(c) Prohibition. It shall be unlawful to operate a motor vehicle which cannot be licensed on or upon the parkway, street, highway, sidewalks, or public places of the village.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, ride, use or otherwise control any motorized play vehicle over across or upon any public road, highway, street, sidewalk, bicycle path, parking lot or other public property within the village, except as may be directed by any sworn law enforcement officer of the village or except as may be necessary or required by any employee of the village duly engaged in the performance of official village business or duties.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, ride, use or otherwise control any motorized play vehicle over across or upon any private road, highway, street, sidewalk, bicycle path, parking lot or other private property within the village, unless the owner of such private property shall consent thereto.



.......SO:
Plainfield Municipal codes do not prohibit "motor-driven pedalcycles", Illinois State Vehicle Code allows for registration of motor-driven pedalcycles" at the quoted rates in the statute,
...now...


(625 ILCS 5/3‑101) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑101)
Sec. 3‑101. Certificate of title required.
(b) Every owner of a motorcycle or motor driven cycle purchased new on and after January 1, 1980 shall make application to the Secretary of State for a certificate of title. However, if such cycle is not properly manufactured or equipped for general highway use pursuant to the provisions of this Act, it shall not be eligible for license registration, but shall be issued a distinctive certificate of title except as provided in Sections 3‑102 and 3‑110 of this Act.
^This may be the culprit, and may be stopping you

(625 ILCS 5/3‑102) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑102)
Sec. 3‑102. Exclusions.
No certificate of title need be obtained for:
1. A vehicle owned by the State of Illinois; or a vehicle owned by the United States unless it is registered in this State;
2. A vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing or demonstration, provided a dealer reassignment area is still available on the manufacturer's certificate of origin or the Illinois title; or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing;
3. A vehicle owned by a non‑resident of this State and not required by law to be registered in this State;
4. A motor vehicle regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another State;
5. A vehicle moved solely by animal power;
6. An implement of husbandry;
7. Special mobile equipment;
8. An apportionable trailer or an apportionable semitrailer registered in the State prior to April 1, 1998.
(Source: P.A. 91‑441, eff. 1‑1‑00.)

(625 ILCS 5/3‑103) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑103)
Sec. 3‑103. Optional certificate of title.
The owner of an implement of husbandry or special mobile equipment may apply for and obtain a certificate of title on it. All of the provisions of this chapter, except part (e) of Section 3‑104, are applicable to a certificate of title so issued, except that a person who receives a transfer of an interest in the vehicle without knowledge of the certificate of title is not prejudiced by reason of the existence of the certificate, and the perfection of a security interest under this act is not effective until the lienholder has complied with the provisions of applicable law which otherwise relate to the perfection of security interests in personal property.
An application for an optional certificate of title must be accompanied by either an exemption determination from the Department of Revenue showing that no tax imposed under the "Use Tax Act" or the "Retailers' Occupation Tax Act" is owed by anyone with respect to that vehicle or by a receipt from the Department of Revenue showing that any tax so imposed has been paid. No optional certificate of title shall be issued in the absence of such a receipt or exemption determination.
If the proof of payment or of nonliability is, after the issuance of the optional certificate of title, found to be invalid, the Secretary of State shall revoke the optional certificate of title and require that it be returned to him.
(Source: P. A. 78‑1165.)

(625 ILCS 5/3‑402) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑402)
Sec. 3‑402. Vehicles subject to registration; exceptions.
A. Exemptions and Policy. Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer and pole trailer when driven or moved upon a highway shall be subject to the registration and certificate of title provisions of this Chapter except:


(3) Any special mobile equipment as herein defined; (I'm guessing you provide the information here... i.e. self manufactured motor-driven pedalcycle with an electric motor of XXX watts power.... Hell, get creative...)
(625 ILCS 5/3‑405) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3‑405)
Sec. 3‑405. Application for registration.
(a) Every owner of a vehicle subject to registration under this Code shall make application to the Secretary of State for the registration of such vehicle upon the appropriate form or forms furnished by the Secretary. Every such application shall bear the signature of the owner written with pen and ink and contain:
1. The name, domicile address, as defined in Section
1‑115.5 of this Code, (except as otherwise provided in this paragraph 1) and mail address of the owner or business address of the owner if a firm, association or corporation. If the mailing address is a post office box number, the address listed on the driver license record may be used to verify residence. A police officer, a deputy sheriff, an elected sheriff, a law enforcement officer for the Department of State Police, or a fire investigator may elect to furnish the address of the headquarters of the governmental entity or police district where he or she works instead of his or her domicile address, in which case that address shall be deemed to be his or her domicile address for all purposes under this Chapter 3. The spouse and children of a person who may elect under this paragraph 1 to furnish the address of the headquarters of the government entity or police district where the person works instead of the person's domicile address may, if they reside with that person, also elect to furnish the address of the headquarters of the government entity or police district where the person works as their domicile address, in which case that address shall be deemed to be their domicile address for all purposes under this Chapter 3. In this paragraph 1: (A) "police officer" has the meaning ascribed to "policeman" in Section 10‑3‑1 of the Illinois Municipal Code; (B) "deputy sheriff" means a deputy sheriff appointed under Section 3‑6008 of the Counties Code; (C) "elected sheriff" means a sheriff commissioned pursuant to Section 3‑6001 of the Counties Code; and (D) "fire investigator" means a person classified as a peace officer under the Peace Officer Fire Investigation Act.

2. A description of the vehicle, including such
information as is required in an application for a certificate of title, determined under such standard rating as may be prescribed by the Secretary.

3. Information relating to the insurance policy for
the motor vehicle, including the name of the insurer which issued the policy, the policy number, and the expiration date of the policy.

4. Such further information as may reasonably be
required by the Secretary to enable him to determine whether the vehicle is lawfully entitled to registration and the owner entitled to a certificate of title.

5. An affirmation by the applicant that all
information set forth is true and correct. If the application is for the registration of a motor vehicle, the applicant also shall affirm that the motor vehicle is insured as required by this Code, that such insurance will be maintained throughout the period for which the motor vehicle shall be registered, and that neither the owner, nor any person operating the motor vehicle with the owner's permission, shall operate the motor vehicle unless the required insurance is in effect. If the person signing the affirmation is not the sole owner of the vehicle, such person shall be deemed to have affirmed on behalf of all the owners of the vehicle. If the person signing the affirmation is not an owner of the vehicle, such person shall be deemed to have affirmed on behalf of the owner or owners of the vehicle. The lack of signature on the application shall not in any manner exempt the owner or owners from any provisions, requirements or penalties of this Code.





Hope this helps....

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A few I overlooked...



(625 ILCS 5/1‑191) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1‑191)
Sec. 1‑191. Special mobile equipment. Every vehicle not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property and only incidentally operated or moved over a highway, including but not limited to: street sweepers, ditch digging apparatus, well boring apparatus and road construction and maintenance machinery such as asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, tractors other than truck tractors, ditchers, levelling graders, finishing machines, motor graders, road rollers, scarifiers, earth moving carryalls and scrapers, power shovels and drag lines, and self‑propelled cranes and earth moving equipment. The term does not include house trailers, dump trucks, truck mounted transit mixers, cranes or shovels, or other vehicles designed for the transportation of persons or property to which machinery has been attached.
(Source: P.A. 85‑951.)

^^^May or may not leave out motorized pedalcycles
(625 ILCS 5/1‑192) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1‑192)
Sec. 1‑192. Specially constructed vehicle. Every vehicle of a type required to be registered hereunder that: (a) has been materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition or substitution of essential parts; or (b) was not originally constructed under a distinctive name by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles.
(Source: P.A. 85‑951.)

(625 ILCS 5/1‑117.7)
Sec. 1‑117.7. Electric personal assistive mobility device. A self‑balancing 2 non‑tandem wheeled device designed to transport only one person with an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to 15 miles per hour or less.
(Source: P.A. 92‑868, eff. 6‑1‑03.)


(625 ILCS 5/1‑204.3)
Sec. 1‑204.3. Tandem axles. Any 2 or more single axles whose centers are more than 40 inches and not more than 96 inches apart, measured to the nearest inch between extreme axles in the series, except as provided in Section 15‑111 for special hauling vehicles.
(Source: P.A. 90‑89, eff. 1‑1‑98.)

^^HaHa better measure your bike's axles....


(625 ILCS 5/1‑142) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1‑142)
Sec. 1‑142. Manufacturer.
Every person engaged in the business of manufacturing and assembling vehicles or reconstructed vehicles, or engine and driveline components for vehicles.
(Source: P. A. 76‑1798.)

(625 ILCS 5/1‑182.8)
Sec. 1‑182.8. Second stage manufacturer or converter. A person who prior to the retail sale of a motor vehicle, assembles, installs or affixes a body, cab, or special equipment to a chassis, or who adds, subtracts from, or modifies a previously assembled or manufactured motor vehicle.
(Source: P.A. 90‑89, eff. 1‑1‑98.)


Might even try this...


(625 ILCS 5/3‑627)
Sec. 3‑627. Environmental License Plate.
(a) The Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue special registration plates designated to be environmental license plates. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds, and, as of January 1, 1996, recreational vehicles as defined by Section 1‑169 of this Code. Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the multi‑year procedure established by Section 3‑414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design and color of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Appropriate documentation, as determined by the Secretary, shall accompany the application. As of January 1, 1996, the Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3‑405.1 of this Code.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $40 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the State Parks Fund and $15 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund, to be used by the Secretary of State to help defray the administrative processing costs. For each registration renewal period, a $27 fee, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, shall be charged. Of this fee, $25 shall be deposited into the State Parks Fund and $2 shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
(Source: P.A. 88‑333; 88‑670, eff. 12‑2‑94; 89‑282, eff. 8‑10‑95.)

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