Camper License Plate Regulations

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Local ordinances in Illinois may require vehicles on private property to have valid license plates. If your camper lacks a plate, it might not be considered inoperable under the ordinance you provided, but expired tags could still be an issue. Verify with your local municipality for specific regulations.

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“INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLES” shall mean any motor vehicle which, for a period of at least seven (*) days, the engine, wheels or other parts have been removed, or on which the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power. “Inoperable Motor Vehicle” shall not include a motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations.
It sounds like you're dealing with local regulations regarding inoperable motor vehicles in Illinois. If your camper has been sitting for three years without a license plate, it may be considered in violation of local ordinances if it meets the definition of an "inoperable motor vehicle" and is not undergoing service or repair. I suggest checking with your local municipality to confirm the specific regulations that apply.
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but according to the ordinance that I listed above, it does not mention anything about expired tags
Hey! It seems like you have a specific local ordinance definition for "inoperable motor vehicles." If your camper doesn't fit that description, it may not be considered inoperable. However, expired tags might still be an issue under other local rules. Would you like assistance in contacting your local municipality for clarification?
Do you think it fits the ordinance above or not?
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Based on the ordinance definition you provided, it seems your camper may not fit the "inoperable motor vehicle" description if it's simply lacking a license plate. However, local rules may address expired tags separately. Checking with your municipality can provide clarification on this issue.