CHAPTER 6 - THE ILLINOIS DRIVER LICENSING LAW
Also Known As: Annie's Law, Annies Law, BAIID, Breathalyzer Interlock, Blow and Go, Interlock Device

625 ILCS 5/6-206.2

Sec. 6-206.2. Violations relating to an ignition interlock device.

Illinois Compiled Statute
625 ILCS 5/6-206.2
Offense Description
Operating a vehicle not equipped with a BAIID when driver’s license is so restricted
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, 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2 (Operating a vehicle not equipped with a BAIID when driver’s license is so restricted) 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
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (6)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code Official ILGA
Operating a vehicle not equipped with a BAIID when driver’s license is so restricted 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(a) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(a) -> Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->
Circumventing BAIID; requesting/soliciting another person 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(a-5) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(a-5) -> Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->
Circumventing BAIID; starting vehicle or providing breath for MDDP holder 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(b) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(b) -> Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->
Circumventing operation of or tampering with BAIID 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(c) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(c) -> Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->
Knowingly and unlawfully renting/leasing/lending vehicle without a BAIID to an MDDP holder 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(d) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(d) -> Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->
Failure to notify person intending to rent/lease/ lend vehicle of BAIID requirement 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(d) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2(d) -> Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov ->

Sec. 6-206.2. Violations relating to an ignition interlock device.

(a)

(a) It is unlawful for any person whose driving privilege is restricted by being prohibited from operating a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device to operate a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device.

(a-5) It is unlawful for any person whose driving privilege is restricted by being prohibited from operating a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device to request or solicit any other person to blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a motor vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing the person so restricted with an operable motor vehicle.

(b)

(b) It is unlawful to blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a motor vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing an operable motor vehicle to a person whose driving privilege is restricted by being prohibited from operating a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device.

(c)

(c) It is unlawful to tamper with, or circumvent the operation of, an ignition interlock device.

(d)

(d) Except as provided in subsection (c)(17) of Section 5-6-3.1 of the Unified Code of Corrections or by rule, no person shall knowingly rent, lease, or lend a motor vehicle to a person known to have his or her driving privilege restricted by being prohibited from operating a vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device, unless the vehicle is equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device. Any person whose driving privilege is so restricted shall notify any person intending to rent, lease, or loan a motor vehicle to the restricted person of the driving restriction imposed upon him or her.

(d-5) A person convicted of a violation of this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(e)

(e) (Blank).

(Source: P.A. 95-27, eff. 1-1-08; 95-578, eff. 6-1-08; 95-876, eff. 8-21-08.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2 (Operating a vehicle not equipped with a BAIID when driver’s license is so restricted) is classified as a Petty Offense.

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

Is a court appearance mandatory for 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2 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 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2 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 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2?

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

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

Illinois Supreme Court Citation 625 ILCS 5/6-206.2 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 625 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/6-206.2 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/625-ilcs-5-6-206.2
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes
625 ILCS 5/6-210
Rule 551

Operating on foreign license while revoked or suspended; charge under 6-303

Class A Misdemeanor
625 ILCS 5/6-101
Rule 551

No valid driver’s license: Expired less than one year – petty offense

Petty Offense
625 ILCS 5/6-104
Rule 551

Violation of classification – second division vehicle, motorcycle or motor-driven cycle

Class A Misdemeanor
625 ILCS 5/6-106.11

Permitting unauthorized person to drive school bus – business offense

Business Offense