CHAPTER 605, ILCS 51 - ROADS AND BRIDGES

605 ILCS 5/9-112.2

Sec. 9-112.2. No person shall place, or cause to be placed upon or in view of any public highway any sign or billboard or any advertising of any kind or description which in wording, color or shape is similar to official traffic control signs or other official traffic control devices erected by the proper authority having jurisdiction over such highway in compliance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, as now or hereafter adopted by the Department.

Illinois Compiled Statute
605 ILCS 5/9-112.2
Offense Description
Signs, billboards and advertising similar to traffic control signs or devices – oscillating, rotating or flashing lights prohibited
Offense Classification
Petty Offense
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Personal appearance is not mandatory under Rule 551 by default. The citation may be satisfied by written appearance, pre-set administrative payment, or mail-in notice unless aggravated circumstances apply.
SAFE-T Act Pretrial Detention Eligibility (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)
Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.
Secretary of State Driver's License Action
Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Under Illinois law, 605 ILCS 5/9-112.2 (Signs, billboards and advertising similar to traffic control signs or devices – oscillating, rotating or flashing lights prohibited) is classified as a Petty Offense. Statutory sentencing scope: No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000. Court appearance is not mandatory (pre-set bond or notice to appear), and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Petty Offense

No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000

Court Appearance Mandate Release on Notice (No Mandate)

Personal appearance is not mandatory under Rule 551 by default. The citation may be satisfied by written appearance, pre-set administrative payment, or mail-in notice unless aggravated circumstances apply.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Petty Offense
Court Appearance Pre-set Bond / Release on Notice
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code None Assigned

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code Official ILGA
Signs, billboards and advertising similar to traffic control signs or devices – oscillating, rotating or flashing lights prohibited Official ILGA · 605 ILCS 5/9-112.2 -> Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov ->

Sec. 9-112.2. No person shall place, or cause to be placed upon or in view of any public highway any sign or billboard or any advertising of any kind or description which in wording, color or shape is similar to official traffic control signs or other official traffic control devices erected by the proper authority having jurisdiction over such highway in compliance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, as now or hereafter adopted by the Department.

No person shall place, or cause to be placed upon any building or other structure, within 200 feet of any public highway, oscillating, rotating or flashing lights which are of such intensity, when illuminated, to be visible at any time from such highway. This prohibition does not apply to a pole-supported business or brand identification sign with constant illumination and color and in which the only movement is a slow rotation of the entire body of the sign so as to be visible from all directions. This prohibition does not apply to airport lights.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a petty offense and fined not less than $10 nor more than $100 for each offense.

(Source: P.A. 78-255.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 605 ILCS 5/9-112.2 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 605 ILCS 5/9-112.2 (Signs, billboards and advertising similar to traffic control signs or devices – oscillating, rotating or flashing lights prohibited) is classified as a Petty Offense.

Sentencing Scope: No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000

Is a court appearance mandatory for 605 ILCS 5/9-112.2 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

No Mandatory Court Appearance (Pre-Set Bond / Notice to Appear): Personal appearance is not mandatory under Rule 551 by default. The citation may be satisfied by written appearance, pre-set administrative payment, or mail-in notice unless aggravated circumstances apply.

Is an individual accused of 605 ILCS 5/9-112.2 detainable before trial under the SAFE-T Act?

Presumptive Pretrial Release: Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 605 ILCS 5/9-112.2?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Official Legal Citation Formats

Legal & Academic Reference

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Illinois Supreme Court Citation 605 ILCS 5/9-112.2 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 605 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/9-112.2 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/605-ilcs-5-9-112.2
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes