Home – Mobility – Bad news for drivers—the US government confirms it will inspect cars one by one in search of a mandatory DMV standard
A new DMV requirement is hitting the streets of Chicago, so do not get too comfortable because traffic checks are going to be tightened, and they will be checking vehicle by vehicle. And there will be no option, it will be a basic requirement for you to be able to drive your vehicle.
And yes, all operations are already underway to check that all documentation (both vehicle and driver) is in order, and if it is not… get your wallet ready, friend.
It is a full check. Officers are verifying that every driver meets the basic requirements demanded by the DMV, a valid identity, residence in the state, a Social Security number or alternative documentation, and above all, that the vehicle insurance is active.
The worst part? These will not be routine or isolated checks, they want to review all the cars in the city…
Because according to official data, Chicago is the place where the number of drivers circulating without insurance or with incomplete paperwork has increased the most, and having an accident where no one takes responsibility for it… complicated.
That is why this city has become a priority, they need to reduce the circulation of vehicles that are outside the law.
Although the one stopping you will be a traffic officer, the entire legal framework depends on the Illinois Secretary of State, which is the body that oversees DMV functions in the state. Every piece of data checked on the street will later be cross referenced with official databases, and if there is an expiration, an error or an inconsistency, it will show up in the records.
This last point is the most delicate because driving without active insurance is a very serious offense.
It will depend on the case. A simple oversight can end in a fine, but without essential documentation (or without insurance) it may be much more than a fine.
Authorities can impound the vehicle on the spot and, if there is repeat behavior or the situation is serious, the DMV can suspend the license.
Be very careful if you:
Check today if your vehicle has all documentation in order, including insurance. You do not want an officer to stop you and give you a fine, right?
That is what the government says, that it is not about collecting fines, but about making people aware of how important (and dangerous) it is to drive a vehicle that does not have all documentation in order.
For those who drive daily in Chicago, check your papers before a checkpoint surprises you, because we still do not know what fine you might get if they stop you.
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