Illinois § 6-502
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-502, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-502.
Commercial motor vehicle drivers - reporting of traffic violations to the Secretary of State. When required by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, every person who has been issued an Illinois non-domiciled CLP or non-domiciled CDL or who is a domiciliary of this State and drives a commercial motor vehicle in violation of a law or local ordinance of any State relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than parking violations) in any other state, shall notify the Secretary of State, on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Secretary, of such violation within 30 days after the date such person has been convicted of such offense. (Source: P.A. 98-176 (see Section 10 of P.A. 98-722 and Section 10 of P.A. 99-414 for the effective date of changes made by P.A. 98-176).)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 6-502
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-502 cover?
Section 6-502 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 § 6-502?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 6-502 apply to my situation?
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