Illinois § 7-201

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-201, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-201.

Application of Article II. The Administrator as soon as practicable after the receipt of the report, required to be filed under Section 11-407, of a motor vehicle crash occurring within this State and that has resulted in bodily injury or death of any person or that damage to the property of any one person in excess of $1,500 (or $500 if any of the vehicles involved in the crash is subject to Section 7-601 but is not covered by a liability insurance policy in accordance with Section 7-601) was sustained, shall determine: 1. Whether Section 7-202 of this Code requires the deposit of security by or on behalf of any person who was the operator or owner of any motor vehicle in any manner involved in the crash; and 2. What amount of security shall be sufficient to satisfy any potential judgment or judgments for money damages resulting from the crash as may be recovered against the operator or owner, which amount shall in no event be less than $1,500 (or $500 if any of the vehicles involved in the crash is subject to Section 7-601 but is not covered by a liability insurance policy in accordance with Section 7-601). (Source: P.A. 102-982, eff. 7-1-23; 103-1047, eff. 1-1-25.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 7-201

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-201 cover?

Section 7-201 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.

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