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Articles on Illinois Vehicle Code

What constitutes “vehicles,” “motor vehicles” and their Illinois Vehicle Code violations By Ted Harvatin Traffic Laws and Courts, September 2015 A helpful overview of these frequently used terms.
Case note: License plates, Trailer ball hitches, and the Illinois Vehicle Code—According to the Fourth District Appellate Court, section 3-413(b) of the Vehicle Code does not prohibit trailer ball hitches obstructing the visibility of a vehicle’s registra By Rob Shumaker Traffic Laws and Courts, September 2013 A summary of the Fourth District Appellate Court's decision in People v. Gaytan.
Creating and perfecting a security interest in a vehicle: Illinois Vehicle Code checkmates Article 9 of the UCC By Adela C. Lucchesi Young Lawyers Division, June 2008 Typically, Article 9 governs when creating and perfecting a security interest in collateral. However, as always, there are exceptions to the general rule.
Using the Illinois Vehicle Code to clear railroad crossings By Paul N. Keller Local Government Law, December 2006 Business owners who suffered economic injury because of railroad trains blocking access to their property may sue the railroad for relief.

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