625 ILCS 5/4-208
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.|Chapter 4 - Anti-Theft Laws and Abandoned Vehicles

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-208)Sec. 4-208. Disposal of unclaimed vehicles.(a) In cities having a  population of more than 500,000, whenever an abandoned, lost, stolen or  unclaimed vehicle, or vehicle determined to be a hazardous dilapidated  motor vehicle pursuant to Section 11-40-3.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code,  remains unclaimed by the registered owner, lienholder or other legally  entitled person for a period of 18 days after notice has been given under  Sections 4-205 and 4-206 of this Code, if during that 18 days the possessor of the vehicle has sent an additional notice by first class mail to the registered owner, lienholder, or other legally entitled person, the vehicle shall be disposed,  pursuant to the provisions of the "Municipal purchasing act for cities of  500,000 or more population", to a person licensed as an automotive parts  recycler, rebuilder or scrap processor under Chapter 5 of this Code. With respect to any vehicle that has been booted, impounded, or both in accordance with subsection (c) of Section 11-208.3, a city with a population over 500,000 may establish a program whereby the registered owner, lienholder, or other legally entitled person is entitled to any proceeds from the disposition of the vehicle, less any reasonable storage charges, administrative fees, booting fees, towing fees, and parking and compliance fines and penalties.(b) Except as provided in Section 4-208 for cities with more than  500,000 inhabitants, when an abandoned, lost, stolen or unclaimed  vehicle 7 years of age or newer remains unclaimed by the registered  owner, lienholder or other legally entitled persons for a  period of 30 days after notice has been given as provided in Sections 4-205  and 4-206 of this Code, the law enforcement agency or towing service having  possession of the vehicle shall cause it to be sold at public auction to a  person licensed as an automotive parts recycler, rebuilder or scrap  processor under Chapter 5 of this Code or the towing operator which towed  the vehicle.  Notice of the time and place of the  sale shall be posted in a conspicuous place for at least 10 days prior to  the sale on the premises where the vehicle has been impounded. At least 10  days prior to the sale, the law enforcement agency where the vehicle is  impounded, or the towing service where the vehicle is impounded, shall  cause a notice of the time and place of the sale to be sent by certified  mail to the registered owner, lienholder, or other legally entitled persons. Notice as provided in Sections 4-205 and 4-206 of this Code and as  provided in this subsection (b) shall state the time and place of  sale and shall  contain a complete description  of the vehicle to be sold and what steps must be taken by any legally  entitled person to reclaim the vehicle.(c) If an abandoned, lost, stolen, or unclaimed vehicle displays dealer  plates, notice under this Section and Section 4-209 of this Code shall be sent  to both the dealer and the registered owner, lienholder, or other legally  entitled persons.(d) In those instances where the certified notification specified in  Sections 4-205 and 4-206 of this Code has been returned by the postal  authorities to the law enforcement agency or towing service, the sending of a second  certified notice will not be required.       (Source: P.A. 94-650, eff. 1-1-06.)