CHAPTER 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD
Also Known As: Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, High Speed Police Chase, Felony Fleeing

625 ILCS 5/11-204.1

Sec. 11-204.1. Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer.

Illinois Compiled Statute
625 ILCS 5/11-204.1
Offense Description
Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police officer – Class 4 felony (Note: provisions for seizing vehicle, 720 ILCS 5/36-1 and 36-2, vehicle of violator)
Offense Classification
Class 4 Felony
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
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
SOS Administrative Action: Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude · Mandatory driver's license revocation upon conviction for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer.
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 (Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police officer – Class 4 felony (Note: provisions for seizing vehicle, 720 ILCS 5/36-1 and 36-2, vehicle of violator)) is classified as a Class 4 Felony. Statutory sentencing scope: 1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class 4 Felony

1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

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 SOS Administrative Action

Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude · Mandatory driver's license revocation upon conviction for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer.

Classification Class 4 Felony
Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code 8201

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code Official ILGA
Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police officer – Class 4 felony (Note: provisions for seizing vehicle, 720 ILCS 5/36-1 and 36-2, vehicle of violator) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 -> Class 4 Felony Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible 8201 ILGA.gov ->

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov ->

Sec. 11-204.1. Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer.

(a)

(a) The offense of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer is committed by any driver or operator of a motor vehicle who flees or attempts to elude a peace officer, after being given a visual or audible signal by a peace officer in the manner prescribed in subsection (a) of Section 11-204 of this Code, and such flight or attempt to elude:

(1)

(1) is at a rate of speed at least 21 miles per hour over the legal speed limit; (2) causes bodily injury to any individual;

(3)

(3) causes damage in excess of $300 to property;

(4)

(4) involves disobedience of 2 or more official traffic control devices; or (5) involves the concealing or altering of the vehicle's registration plate or digital registration plate. (b) Any person convicted of a first violation of this Section shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. Upon notice of such a conviction the Secretary of State shall forthwith revoke the driver's license of the person so convicted, as provided in Section 6-205 of this Code. Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this Section shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony, and upon notice of such a conviction the Secretary of State shall forthwith revoke the driver's license of the person convicted, as provided in Section 6-205 of the Code.

(c)

(c) The motor vehicle used in a violation of this Section is subject to seizure and forfeiture as provided in Sections 36-1 and 36-2 of the Criminal Code of 2012.

(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 (Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police officer – Class 4 felony (Note: provisions for seizing vehicle, 720 ILCS 5/36-1 and 36-2, vehicle of violator)) is classified as a Class 4 Felony.

Sentencing Scope: 1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000

Is a court appearance mandatory for 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Is an individual accused of 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 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 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1?

SOS Administrative Action: Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude · Mandatory driver's license revocation upon conviction for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer.

Official Legal Citation Formats

Legal & Academic Reference

Standardized legal citations for briefs, court pleadings, law enforcement documentation, and academic research.

Illinois Supreme Court Citation 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 625 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/11-204.1 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/625-ilcs-5-11-204.1
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes