Illinois License Plate Question

[DrunkMonkey 0]

Once I finally move back to Chicago, I'm gonna need to title and plate my vehicles in IL.

I have one question- One of my vehicles is 28 years old, and qualifies for antique plates. I'd like to get those, as i wouldn't need to pass emissions to get it titled and plated. The Jeep has no chance of passing unless I put a catalytic on it. I'd reather not, as I don't want to kill it's performance, or put more $ into it than I have to.

Do the IL troopers hassle you if you drive an antique vehicle more than "to shows, demos, and service stations"?

Thx

[Buried 0]

doubtful. what type of car?

the one car my father had did not have antique plates even tho it was a '66.

personally i'd suggest leaving your old plates / license for as long as you can depending on how far the state is that you are coming from.. that way if you do get a ticket they may not actually write you one or you just pay it and it does not go on a record.

you are expected to switch them over w/in 6mths

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[DrunkMonkey 0]

It's a Jeep CJ7.

The more I think about it...it's probably gonna be easier to just have the local independant mechanic put a hi-flow catalytic converter on it, and say the hell with Antique plates and their restrictions. Might be more $, but I'll save the cost of a ticket.

Veteran's plates, however, are worth the extra $15 each. I earned the right to those...

Thx.

[AndyMan 7]

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you are expected to switch them over w/in 6mths

When I moved to Chicago, I kept my Ontario plates for 4 years.... It sure was handy when I got pulled over. Of course, I also kept my Ontario drivers license. Doing both is key...

I finally bit the bullet and got Illinois plates and license when we bought a new car here.

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[Buried 0]

i said expected
I waited until my license expried to switch them over too.

If you are out of the country, yes it helps quite a bit better than being out of state

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[airtwardo 7]

Come on Monkey...!

It's Chicago...!!!!!

You don't know a mechanic that can..."help"
with the emmissions test?

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[JoeyRamone 0]

The emissions test in Illinois are a pain in the ass big time. I doubt you will get away with the plates and not get the jeep running right to pass the emissions.

[DrunkMonkey 0]

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The emissions test in Illinois are a pain in the ass big time. I doubt you will get away with the plates and not get the jeep running right to pass the emissions.

Um... "not get the jeep running right?" It's damn near straight pipes out of the exhaust manifold, except for the muffler. I'd think a good catalytic, a quart of rubbing alcohol in the tank, and an hour's driving before testing to really heat up the engine ought to squeak it by the emissions nazis...I hope.

[kai2k1 0]

There is a way around the emissions test with a waiver.

I heard this on an Auto show on a local radio station. so take it for what its worth.

First take it just the way it is so it will fail the inspection. Then go to any mechanic and have them write you up a bill say ing that they have done at least $400 worth of work to the emissions system. When it is retested they will give you a 1 year waiver.

Also, I do believe that antique plates are for all original cars at least 28 years old. so i am assuming your jeep is more of a rest-mod than original. Ive got a 1965 mustang that wouldnt pass emissions. and I could not get antique plates for it since it is considered a rest-mod. I solved the problem by moving the car to my dads house in MO.

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[Rainbo 0]

Stay out of Cook county and you do not need an emissions test. However if you really enjoy an overly intrusive local government then by all means take up residence in that county

The antique plates are cheaper also,so there is more than one beneit to having them.

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[eeneR 3]

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Stay out of Cook county and you do not need an emissions test. However if you really enjoy an overly intrusive local government then by all means take up residence in that county

The antique plates are cheaper also,so there is more than one beneit to having them.

Its not just Cook DuPage requires it. I was under the impression this was state wide

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[WFFC 1]

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Do the IL troopers hassle you if you drive an antique vehicle more than "to shows, demos, and service stations"?

You're kidding right? IL troopers have the book on that one.

[indyz 1]

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Its not just Cook DuPage requires it. I was under the impression this was state wide

And Lake. And so was I.

[sunshine 2]

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Its not just Cook DuPage requires it. I was under the impression this was state wide

This is the first i've even heard of any part of IL requiring emissions test. We don't have to get them down here by me.

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[eeneR 3]

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Its not just Cook DuPage requires it. I was under the impression this was state wide

This is the first i've even heard of any part of IL requiring emissions test. We don't have to get them down here by me.

Hmm interesting...wonder why some counties do and others dont...

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[Snowwhite 0]

When the engine on my van blew up, it passed bright blue smoke for about a month before I got it fixed. Never got stopped. I hated driving it that way, but I didn't have the 1700 to fix it, and had to use it to earn the money, so parking it wasn't an option. Rebuilt engine, no emissions test, no hassle with the license people.

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[JoeyRamone 0]

Wrong, Kendal, McHenry, Lake, Dupage all have emissions testing...

[sunshine 2]

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Hmm interesting...wonder why some counties do and others dont...

They like to confuse people.

Anyhoo, neil, just register your Jeep to me, problem solved.

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[DrunkMonkey 0]

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Hmm interesting...wonder why some counties do and others dont...

They like to confuse people.

Anyhoo, neil, just register your Jeep to me, problem solved.

Hmmm....Too bad it's an automatic transmission, or I coulda used the "Can you drive stick" joke...

[sunshine 2]

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Hmmm....Too bad it's an automatic transmission, or I coulda used the "Can you drive stick" joke...

You lookin for a bitch slap? You know how annoyed i get when people i assume i can't drive a stick. You're lucky you're a cutie, i would forgive you.

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[nathaniel 0]

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When I moved to Chicago, I kept my Ontario plates for 4 years.... It sure was handy when I got pulled over. Of course, I also kept my Ontario drivers license. Doing both is key... Wink

Also key is where in the city you live. The police in university areas are keen to this sort of thing and must do some keeping track--when I was at school several of my friends who "forgot" to get il state plates found themselves with tickets on their parked vehicles.

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[kallend 2,146]

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Once I finally move back to Chicago, I'm gonna need to title and plate my vehicles in IL.

I have one question- One of my vehicles is 28 years old, and qualifies for antique plates. I'd like to get those, as i wouldn't need to pass emissions to get it titled and plated. The Jeep has no chance of passing unless I put a catalytic on it. I'd reather not, as I don't want to kill it's performance, or put more $ into it than I have to.

Do the IL troopers hassle you if you drive an antique vehicle more than "to shows, demos, and service stations"?

Thx

How would they know where you're driving? I drive my 1946 MG around a lot and have never been stopped.

It's BAD for a car not to be driven.

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[DrunkMonkey 0]

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How would they know where you're driving? I drive my 1946 MG around a lot and have never been stopped.

It's BAD for a car not to be driven.

Agreed. The Jeep was a pain to start after having not run for two months. But it's up and running. I only need to do a plugs and wire job, as well as swap in a new alternator. But it will be driven a great deal, as it will my primary vehicle unless I am going long distances or the temp is below 45.

Re:Where one is going-My thought was that if I had antique plates and the Cops wanted to be a real pain in the ass, they could in theory ticket me if they could prove I was driving it somewhere other than the legally prescribed "Shows, demos, or service stations" (i.e. Weekend nights, errands, etc..

But then again, I haven't lived in IL for 10 years, so I could be wrong/paranoid.