VEH REMOVAL & RELOCATION

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Automotive Repair Act, and the Automotive Collision Repair Act. Provides that, when a vehicle is towed or hauled away, the relocator or possessor of the vehicle must, within 10 days of relocation, notify the registered owner and any lienholders of the vehicle, via certified mail, return receipt requested, that the vehicle has been relocated. Provides that, if notification is not provided during that time, the relocator or possessor of the vehicle is entitled to recover from the lienholder not more than 10 days of storage charges. Provides that, if notification is provided within 10 days, the relocator or possessor of the vehicle is entitled to recover from the lienholder charges for the number of days in storage. Provides that the relocator or possessor of the vehicle is entitled to charge the lienholder for the reasonable costs of a title search necessary to identify the lienholder. Provides that no vehicle shall be released to the owner, lienholder, or other legally entitled person until all authorized charges have been paid. Provides that a lienholder is entitled to one free inspection of the vehicle, with proper notice and during regular business hours. Effective January 1, 2006.