Speed Limits

Illinois Laws for Low Speed Vehicles

A low-speed vehicle is any four-wheeled vehicle that has a federal safety certification label in addition to a vehicle identification number (VIN).

Low-speed vehicles can have a maximum speed of 25 mph. Low-speed vehicles must be titled and registered in the same manner as any other vehicle.

Low-speed vehicles may operate on any street with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, unless prohibited by the local municipality.

Low-speed vehicles must be equipped with the following:

  • Parking brake.
  • Steering wheel.
  • Tires.
  • Windshield.
  • Safety belts.
  • Rearview mirror.
  • Exterior rearview mirror – mounted on driver’s side of the vehicle.
  • Red reflectors – mounted on each rear side of the vehicle and one in the middle.
  • Headlight – visible for 500 feet from the front.
  • Taillights – red light visible for 100 feet from the rear.
  • Brake lights.
  • Front and rear turn signals.
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