Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)
Source: ilga.gov ->Sec. 11-1428. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 90-683, eff. 1-1-99. Repealed by P.A. 96-279, eff. 1-1-10.)
Sec. 11-1428. (Repealed).
Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/11-1428 (Improper operation of golf cart on streets, roads and highway) 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.
No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000
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.
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.
Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).
| Offense Description | Class | Court Mandate | SAFE-T Act | Reporting Code | Official ILGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improper operation of golf cart on streets, roads and highway Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/11-1428 -> | Petty Offense | Release on Notice | Release Eligible | — | ILGA.gov -> |
(Source: P.A. 90-683, eff. 1-1-99. Repealed by P.A. 96-279, eff. 1-1-10.)
Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/11-1428 (Improper operation of golf cart on streets, roads and highway) is classified as a Petty Offense.
Sentencing Scope: No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000
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.
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.
SOS Administrative Action: Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).
Standardized legal citations for briefs, court pleadings, law enforcement documentation, and academic research.
625 ILCS 5/11-1428 (West 2026)
625 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/11-1428 (2026)
https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/625-ilcs-5-11-1428