- a) Each vehicle, except as otherwise provided in this Section, shall display valid Illinois license plates that are distinct from plates issued to the general public.
- b) Conventional plates will be issued as allowed by law (see the State Vehicle Identification Act [30 ILCS 610]) and when necessary to meet operational needs.
c) All requests for conventional plates must be justified by the requesting agency head and approved by CMS. Requests will be granted upon a showing of the following:
- 1) The agency head details why the conventional plate is necessary for the operations of the agency and how it complies with the referenced statute.
- 2) The agency head must certify that the vehicle bearing the conventional plate will be used substantially full-time in functions requiring the conventional plate. Occasional needs should be satisfied by private vehicle rental.
(Source: Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 16839, effective July 25, 2014)