97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2011 and 2012
HB1631

 

Introduced , by Rep. John E. Bradley

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
625 ILCS 5/4-208  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-208
625 ILCS 5/4-209  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-209

    Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that abandoned, lost, stolen, or unclaimed vehicles may be sold if they remain unclaimed by the registered owner, lienholder, or other legally entitled person for a period of 90 days after notice has been given (instead of 18 days in cities of more than 500,000, 30 days in cities of less than 500,000 for cars less than 7 years old, and 10 days for cars in cities of less than 500,000 for cars more than 7 years old). Removes language restricting the sale of an abandoned, lost, stolen, or unclaimed vehicle to persons licensed as automotive parts recyclers, rebuilders, or scrap processors. Effective immediately.


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A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning transportation.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing
5Sections 4-208, 4-209, and 4-215 as follows:
 
6    (625 ILCS 5/4-208)  (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-208)
7    Sec. 4-208. Disposal of unclaimed vehicles.
8    (a) In cities having a population of more than 500,000,
9whenever an abandoned, lost, stolen or unclaimed vehicle, or
10vehicle determined to be a hazardous dilapidated motor vehicle
11pursuant to Section 11-40-3.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code,
12remains unclaimed by the registered owner, lienholder or other
13legally entitled person for a period of 90 18 days after notice
14has been given under Sections 4-205 and 4-206 of this Code, if
15during that 90 18 days the possessor of the vehicle has sent an
16additional notice by first class mail to the registered owner,
17lienholder, or other legally entitled person, the vehicle shall
18be disposed, pursuant to the provisions of the "Municipal
19purchasing act for cities of 500,000 or more population", to a
20person licensed as an automotive parts recycler, rebuilder or
21scrap processor under Chapter 5 of this Code. With respect to
22any vehicle that has been booted, impounded, or both in
23accordance with subsection (c) of Section 11-208.3, a city with

 

 

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1a population over 500,000 may establish a program whereby the
2registered owner, lienholder, or other legally entitled person
3is entitled to any proceeds from the disposition of the
4vehicle, less any reasonable storage charges, administrative
5fees, booting fees, towing fees, and parking and compliance
6fines and penalties.
7    (b) Except as provided in Section 4-208 for cities with
8more than 500,000 inhabitants, when an abandoned, lost, stolen
9or unclaimed vehicle 7 years of age or newer remains unclaimed
10by the registered owner, lienholder or other legally entitled
11persons for a period of 90 30 days after notice has been given
12as provided in Sections 4-205 and 4-206 of this Code, the law
13enforcement agency or towing service having possession of the
14vehicle shall cause it to be sold at public auction to a person
15licensed as an automotive parts recycler, rebuilder or scrap
16processor under Chapter 5 of this Code or the towing operator
17which towed the vehicle. Notice of the time and place of the
18sale shall be posted in a conspicuous place for at least 10
19days prior to the sale on the premises where the vehicle has
20been impounded. At least 10 days prior to the sale, the law
21enforcement agency where the vehicle is impounded, or the
22towing service where the vehicle is impounded, shall cause a
23notice of the time and place of the sale to be sent by
24certified mail to the registered owner, lienholder, or other
25legally entitled persons. Notice as provided in Sections 4-205
26and 4-206 of this Code and as provided in this subsection (b)

 

 

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1shall state the time and place of sale and shall contain a
2complete description of the vehicle to be sold and what steps
3must be taken by any legally entitled person to reclaim the
4vehicle.
5    (c) If an abandoned, lost, stolen, or unclaimed vehicle
6displays dealer plates, notice under this Section and Section
74-209 of this Code shall be sent to both the dealer and the
8registered owner, lienholder, or other legally entitled
9persons.
10    (d) In those instances where the certified notification
11specified in Sections 4-205 and 4-206 of this Code has been
12returned by the postal authorities to the law enforcement
13agency or towing service, the sending of a second certified
14notice will not be required.
15(Source: P.A. 94-650, eff. 1-1-06.)
 
16    (625 ILCS 5/4-209)  (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-209)
17    Sec. 4-209. Disposal of unclaimed vehicles more than 7
18years of age; disposal of abandoned or unclaimed vehicles
19without notice.
20    (a) When the identity of the registered owner, lienholder,
21or other legally entitled persons of an abandoned, lost, or
22unclaimed vehicle of 7 years of age or newer cannot be
23determined by any means provided for in this Chapter, the
24vehicle may be sold as provided in Section 4-208 without notice
25to any person whose identity cannot be determined.

 

 

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1    (b) When an abandoned vehicle of more than 7 years of age
2is impounded as specified by this Chapter, or when any such
3vehicle is towed at the request or with the consent of the
4owner or operator and is subsequently abandoned, it will be
5kept in custody or storage for a minimum of 90 10 days for the
6purpose of determining the identity of the registered owner,
7lienholder, or other legally entitled persons and contacting
8the registered owner, lienholder, or other legally entitled
9persons by the U. S. Mail, public service or in person for a
10determination of disposition; and, an examination of the State
11Police stolen vehicle files for theft and wanted information.
12At the expiration of the 90 10 day period, without the benefit
13of disposition information being received from the registered
14owner, lienholder, or other legally entitled persons, the
15vehicle may be disposed of in either of the following ways:
16        (1) The law enforcement agency having jurisdiction
17    will authorize the disposal of the vehicle as junk or
18    salvage.
19        (2) The towing service or law enforcement agency may
20    sell the vehicle in the manner provided in Section 4-208 of
21    this Code, provided that this paragraph (2) shall not apply
22    to vehicles towed by order or authorization of a law
23    enforcement agency.
24    (c) A vehicle classified as an antique vehicle, custom
25vehicle, or street rod may however be sold to a person desiring
26to restore it.

 

 

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1(Source: P.A. 92-668, eff. 1-1-03.)
 
2    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
3becoming law.