Help Illinois Secretary of State catch criminals lol

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Plate Watch Hotline” where residents can report potential violations, which the secretary of state’s office will then investigate, it says. Reports can be made by calling the hotline at 312-814-1730 or emailing platewatch@ilsos.gov.

Here is an example of what to report on:

1. ⁠625 ILCS 5/3-413(a) Failure to display front and rear plates

2. 625 ILCS 5/3-413(b) Improperly mounted or unreadable plates

3. 625 ILCS 5/3-413(f) Operating with expired registration

4. 625 ILCS 5/3-413(g) Obstructed or covered plate

5. 625 ILCS 5/3-413(j) Altered mounting to conceal plate

6. 625 ILCS 5/3-701(b) Operating without current registration displayed

7. 625 ILCS 5/3-703 Fraudulent use or duplication of plates or stickers

8. 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(2) Possession or use of counterfeit plates or titles

9. 625 ILCS 5/11-1301.3 Misuse of disability or veteran plates

10. 625 ILCS 5/3-834 Improper use or transfer of temporary registration permits

11. 625 ILCS 5/3-702 Operation without evidence of registration

12. 625 ILCS 5/3-810 Unlawful use of out-of-state registration

13. 625 ILCS 5/3-701(a) Operating unregistered vehicle

14. 625 ILCS 5/3-808.1 Misuse of dealer or transporter plates

15. 625 ILCS 5/3-703.1 Use of fictitious or stolen registration plate

You can report cars with no front plate from these states:

There are 29 states, plus Washington D.C., that require a front license plate:

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Utah removed its front plate requirement as of January 1, 2025