How the State of Illinois defines a Neighborhood Vehicle

Illinois State Law

1. -625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1 Illinois Vehicle Code

2. Valid Driver's License

3. Max Speed: 20-25 MPH

4. Limited Access: 35 MPH Roads

5. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

• Low Speed Vehicles (Title 49 CFR Part 571.500)

6. Requires Local Municipal Authorization

• Study of Safety Considerations
• Ordinance or Resolution

But first let's look at how the State of Illinois defines a Neighborhood Vehicle. 1. Illinois State Law -625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1 establishes various requirements for the design and use of Neighborhood Vehicles on Illinois roads, 2. Operation requires a valid driver's license,3. Must be able to obtain a sped of at least 20 mph but no more than 25 mph, 4. Can only be driven on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less, 5. Must conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for Low Speed Vehicles (Title 49 CFR Part 51.500), 6. Requires authorization by the local municipality by resolution or ordinance after a study to determine that "the public safety will not be jeopardized".