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Jurisdiction	Title	Type	Body (TODO:hide)
Illinois	Alternative Fuel Vehicle Labeling Requirement	Laws and Regulations	X Alternative Fuel Vehicle Labeling Requirement Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Illinois Vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas (propane) or compressed natural gas (CNG) must visibly display identifying decals, as established by the National Fire Protection Association's standards for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases and for CNG Vehicular Fuel Systems. (Reference 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/12-704.3)
Illinois	Idle Reduction Requirement	Laws and Regulations	X Idle Reduction Requirement Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Illinois A person that operates a diesel powered motor vehicle in certain counties and townships may not cause or allow the motor vehicle, when it is not in motion, to idle for more than a total of 10 minutes within any one-hour period. If the vehicle is waiting to weigh, load, or unload cargo or freight, it may idle for up to 30 minutes within any one-hour period. Specified areas include the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Will, Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe, and the townships of Oswego (Kendall County) and Aux Sable and Goose Lake (Grundy County). Exceptions apply, including those pertaining to emergency vehicles, vehicle weight, traffic, auxiliary power unit use, remote starter systems, and outside temperature. (Reference Senate Bill 1429, 2017, and 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-1429)
Illinois	Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways	Laws and Regulations	X Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Illinois Low-speed vehicles may operate on streets with posted speed limits up to 30 miles per hour (mph) if authorized by the local government. Low-speed vehicles are allowed to cross an intersection where the road or street has a posted speed limit of up to 45 mph. Low-speed vehicles may cross an intersection where the road or street has a posted speed limit of more than 45 mph if the intersection is controlled by a traffic light or a four-way stop sign. Local governments may restrict low-speed vehicle access on streets with posted speed limits of 30 mph or less if they determine that public safety may be jeopardized. A low-speed vehicles is defined as a four-wheeled motor vehicle capable of maintaining a speed of more than 20 mph, but not more than 25 mph, and conform to federal regulations under Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. (Reference 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-140.7 and 5/11-1426.2)
Illinois	All-Electric Vehicle (EV) Registration Fee Reduction	State Incentives	X All-Electric Vehicle (EV) Registration Fee Reduction Type: State Incentives \| Jurisdiction: Illinois EVs are eligible for a reduced biennial vehicle registration fee of $35. To qualify for the reduced fee, the EV must weigh 8,000 pounds or less and be propelled by an electric engine. This fee reduction is valid until January 1, 2020. For more information, including the application documentation, see the Electric Vehicle License Plate Guide website. (Reference Senate Bill 1939, 2019, and 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/3-805)
Illinois	Idle Reduction Weight Exemption	State Incentives	X Idle Reduction Weight Exemption Type: State Incentives \| Jurisdiction: Illinois A vehicle equipped with idle reduction technology may exceed the state's gross, axle, and bridge vehicle weight limits by up to 500 pounds to compensate for the additional weight of the idle reduction technology. The additional weight may not exceed the actual weight of the idle reduction unit. The vehicle operator must carry written certification showing the weight of the technology and must be able to demonstrate or certify that the unit is fully functional. (Reference 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/15-112)
Illinois	Natural Gas and Propane Vehicle Weight Exemption	State Incentives	X Natural Gas and Propane Vehicle Weight Exemption Type: State Incentives \| Jurisdiction: Illinois A vehicle powered by natural gas or propane may exceed the state's gross, axle, and bridge vehicle weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds. This exemption does not apply on interstate highways. (Reference 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/15-111)
Illinois	All-Electric Vehicle (EV) Emissions Inspection Exemption	State Incentives	X All-Electric Vehicle (EV) Emissions Inspection Exemption Type: State Incentives \| Jurisdiction: Illinois EVs are exempt from state motor vehicle emissions inspections. For more information, see the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Vehicle Emissions Testing Program website. (Reference 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/13C)
Illinois	Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Financing and Charging - Illinois Electric Cooperative	Utility/Private Incentives	X Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Financing and Charging - Illinois Electric Cooperative Type: Utility/Private Incentives \| Jurisdiction: Illinois Illinois Electric Cooperative (Co-op) members are eligible for loan financing at 0.5% for 60 months for the purchase of new PEVs. Members must apply and be approved for financing before purchase. The Co-op also offers a PEV time-of-use electricity rate for residential customers who own a PEV. The PEV rate is optional and requires installation of a separate meter. For more information, see the Illinois Electric Cooperative website.
Illinois	All-Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee	Laws and Regulations	X All-Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Illinois Effective January 1, 2020, EV owners must pay an annual fee of $100 in addition to standard registration fees. A portion of the fees contribute to the Illinois Road Fund. (Reference Senate Bill 1939, 2019, and 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/3-805)