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discussion:vehicle_insurance_bond [2022/04/30 18:12] – removed Gene Hughdiscussion:vehicle_insurance_bond [2022/04/30 18:15] (current) – created Gene Hugh
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 +====== Vehicle Insurance Bonding ====== 
 +===== Scenario ===== 
 +Traffic stop resulting in driver with no vehicle insurance. 
 +  * Driver has valid license with no previous convictions. 
 +  * Driver's abstract shows clean record. 
 +  * Driver is an Illinois resident 
 +  * Probable cause for stop was no tail lights 
 +  * Two movers to be written: 
 +    * Required Lighting (MCC 9-76-050%%(c)%% or 625 ILCS 5/12-201(b)) 
 +    * Operation of uninsured motor vehicle (MCC 9-80-250 or 625 ILCS 5/3-707) 
 +===== The Question ===== 
 +  * Do you take bond (drivers license) of an Illinois resident for only no vehicle insurance? 
 +===== Answer ===== 
 +  * No, do not take bond (drivers license). 
 +==== Explanation ==== 
 +  * In the case above, the offense will be a petty offense 
 +    * Proof: [[http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=062500050K3-707|625 ILCS 5/3-707(c)]] 
 +      * //... any operator of a motor vehicle subject to registration under this Code who is convicted of violating this Section is guilty of a __petty offense__ ...// 
 +  * Since this is a petty offense, bond is not taken. 
 +    * Proof: [[http://directives.chicagopolice.org/#directive/public/6302|Special Order S06-13, III-A]] 
 +      * //No Illinois resident charged with a petty traffic offense will be required to post bond.//