§ 442.213

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 92, § 442.213

Bumper, Rear

Effective Feb 19, 200226 Ill. Reg. 3255AUTHORITY: Implementing Article VIII of Chapter 12 of the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 12, Art. VIII] and Section 14-3(m) of the Criminal Code of 1961 [720 ILCS 5/14-3(m)] and authorized by Section 12-812 of the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5/12-812].DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

a) The entire rear bumper must be of metal construction unless an energy absorbing bumper is used.
b) The rear bumper must meet chassis or body manufacturer's standards.
c) The rear bumper shall be shielded between the body and the bumper to prevent hitching or "riding on."
AGENCY NOTE: See Section 442.420 for front bumper requirements.

(Source: Added at 26 Ill. Reg. 3255, effective February 19, 2002)