Illinois Driver's Handbook, Section 13: Owning a Vehicle
Buying a vehicle, title and registration, license plates, mandatory insurance and emissions testing.
Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, 2026. Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. Illinois Rules of the Road (DSD A 112)
Key rules
- Cars display two plates, which stay with the owner when the vehicle is sold; registration is renewed yearly. p. 96
- Minimum liability insurance: $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash and $20,000 property; electronic cards are accepted. p. 98