VEH CD-VARIOUS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "road machine". Provides that the owner of a junk vehicle is not required to surrender the vehicle's certificate of title under certain circumstances. Provides that the Secretary of State may use alternating numeric and alphabetical characters when issuing a special registration plate. Provides that a permanent vehicle registration plate shall be issued for a one-time fee of $8 to certain types of buses operating within a municipality. Provides that any vehicle with a permanent vehicle registration plate owned or operated by a public school district from grades K-12, a public community college, or a medical facility or hospital is exempt from any fee for the transfer of registration. Provides that the Secretary shall notify the State Police or the Secretary of State Department of Police if an application for a certificate of title or registration of a vehicle is received and the vehicle has been reported stolen or converted. Provides that the Secretary of State Department of Police shall conduct an investigation concerning the identity of the registered owner of the vehicle. Allows the Secretary of State Department of Police to restore, restamp, or reaffix a vehicle identification number plate or affix a new plate bearing the original manufacturer's vehicle identification number. Provides that a new or used vehicle dealer cannot issue any other person a newly created key to a vehicle without a color photocopy or electronic scan of the driver's license or identification card. Provides that for certain recyclable metals, a scrap processor shall obtain a color photocopy or electronic scan of the driver's license or identification card. Repeals a provision providing for 2-year registration period for buses operating within a municipality. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2019.