VEH CD-LICENSE PROVISIONS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State may issue a temporary driver's license to a qualified applicant under the age of 18, permitting the operation of a motor vehicle when the Secretary of State is unable to produce a driver's license due to an equipment or computer program failure or lack of necessary equipment. Provides for expiration of the temporary license, which may last not longer than 30 days. Deletes the requirement that a driver's license bear the licensee's social security number. Shortens from 10 to 5 days the period in which the clerk of the court must forward to the Secretary of State a report of a conviction which might result in the suspension of the defendant's driver's license or permit. Provides that the Secretary may suspend the driver's license or permit of a person convicted of unauthorized use of a parking place reserved for a person with disabilities. Provides that a court may not issue a judicial driving permit (JDP) for the operation of a commercial vehicle to a person whose driving privileges (rather than whose CDL driving privileges) have been suspended under any provision of the Code in accordance with federal regulations. Provides that it is unlawful to possess, use, or allow to be used, any materials, hardware, or software specifically designed or primarily used for the reading of encrypted language from the bar code or magnetic strip of an official Illinois driver's license (rather than of an Illinois Identification Card or Disabled Person Identification Card). Provides that a person shall be disqualified from commercial driving privileges if he or she operates a non-commercial vehicle with an alcohol concentration in excess of the legal limit while holding a commercial driver's license (CDL). Makes other changes in CDL provisions in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Driver's Licensing Act (UCDLA). Increases from $250 to $350 the maximum amount of the fine and late penalty for any one violation of vehicular standing, parking, and compliance regulations enacted by ordinance. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.