Illinois § 12-203
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-203, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-203.
Lamps on parked vehicles. (a) During the period from sunset to sunrise every motorcycle or motor vehicle which is standing on any highway shall display a parking light on the front and at the rear of the same. However, any city, village or incorporated town may by ordinance, under rules and regulations it may prescribe, designate any part or parts of any street, or other highway under their jurisdiction, as parking places in which motorcycles and motor vehicles may be parked without having their lamps lighted, as otherwise required by this Section. (b) Any lighted driving lamps upon a parked vehicle shall be depressed or dimmed. (Source: P.A. 77-37.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-203
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-203 cover?
Section 12-203 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 12-203?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 12-203 apply to my situation?
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