HB3252 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2017 and 2018
HB3252

Introduced , by Rep. Michelle Mussman

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/1-102.03 new
625 ILCS 5/3-804	from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-804
625 ILCS 5/3-804.01

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an owner of an antique moped may register the moped for a fee not to exceed $13 for a 2-year antique plate. Provides that in addition to the appropriate registration or renewal fees, an owner of an antique moped may also register the moped as an expanded-use antique moped for a registration and renewal fee of $45 per year. Defines "antique moped".

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

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 changing Sections 3-804 and 3-804.01 and by adding Section 1-102.03 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/1-102.03 new)

Sec. 1-102.03. Antique moped. A motor-driven cycle, with or without optional power derived from manually operated pedals, that is more than 25 years of age, or a bona fide replica thereof, whose speed attainable in one mile is at least 20 mph but not greater than 30 mph, and 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.

(625 ILCS 5/3-804) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-804)

Sec. 3-804. Antique vehicles; antique mopeds.

(a) The owner of an antique vehicle or antique moped may register such vehicle or moped for a fee not to exceed $13 for a 2-year antique plate. The application for registration must be accompanied by an affirmation of the owner that such vehicle or moped will be driven on the highway only for the purpose of going to and returning from an antique auto show or an exhibition, or for servicing or demonstration and also affirming that the mechanical condition, physical condition, brakes, lights, glass and appearance of such vehicle or moped is the same or as safe as originally equipped. The Secretary may, in his discretion prescribe that antique vehicle or antique moped 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. In no event may the registration fee for antique vehicles or antique mopeds exceed $6 per registration year. Any person requesting antique plates under this Section may also apply to have vanity or personalized plates as provided under Section 3-405.1.

(b) Any person who is the registered owner of an antique vehicle or antique moped may display a historical license plate from or representing the model year of the vehicle or moped, furnished by such person, in lieu of the current and valid Illinois antique vehicle or antique moped plates issued thereto, provided that valid and current Illinois antique vehicle or antique moped plates and registration card issued to such antique vehicle or antique moped are simultaneously carried within such vehicle or moped and are available for inspection.

(Source: P.A. 91-37, eff. 7-1-99.)

(625 ILCS 5/3-804.01)

Sec. 3-804.01. Expanded-use antique vehicles and expanded-use antique mopeds.

(a) The owner of a motor vehicle or moped that is more than 25 years of age or a bona fide replica thereof may register the vehicle or moped as an expanded-use antique vehicle or expanded-use antique moped. In addition to the appropriate registration and renewal fees, the fee for expanded-use antique vehicle or expanded-use antique moped registration and renewal shall be $45 per year. The application for registration must be accompanied by an affirmation of the owner that:

(1) from January 1 through March 31 and from November 1 through December 31, the vehicle or moped will be driven on the highways only for the purpose of going to and returning from an antique auto show or an exhibition, or for servicing or demonstration; and

(2) the mechanical condition, physical condition, brakes, lights, glass, and appearance of such vehicle is the same or as safe as originally equipped.

From April 1 through October 31, a vehicle or moped registered as an expanded-use antique vehicle or expanded-use antique moped may be driven on the highways without being subject to the restrictions set forth in subdivision (1). The Secretary may prescribe, in the Secretary's discretion, that expanded-use antique vehicle or expanded-use antique moped 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 expanded-use antique vehicle or expanded-use antique moped plates under this Section may also apply to have vanity or personalized plates as provided under Section 3-405.1.

(b) Any person who is the registered owner of an expanded-use antique vehicle or expanded-use antique moped may display a historical license plate from or representing the model year of the vehicle or moped, furnished by such person, in lieu of the current and valid Illinois expanded-use antique vehicle or expanded-use antique moped plates issued thereto, provided that the valid and current Illinois expanded-use antique vehicle or expanded-use antique moped plates and registration card issued to the expanded-use antique vehicle or expanded-use antique moped are simultaneously carried within the vehicle and are available for inspection.

(c) The Secretary may credit a pro-rated portion of a fee previously paid for an antique vehicle or antique moped registration under Section 3-804 to an owner who applies to have that vehicle or moped registered as an expanded-use antique vehicle or expanded-use antique moped instead of an antique vehicle or antique moped.

(Source: P.A. 97-412, eff. 1-1-12.)