VEH CD-UNINSURED PENALTIES

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the penalties for operating a motor vehicle while uninsured as follows: a person convicted of 2 or more violations of uninsured driving that causes bodily harm is subject to a fine of $4,500 (currently $2,500); for a first or second offense, a person is subject to a fine in excess of $1,000 (currently $500) but not more than $2,000 (currently $1,000), and having his or her driving privileges suspended for 6 (currently 3) months which may only be reinstated after he or she pays a $500 (currently $100) reinstatement fee; and for a third or subsequent offense, a person is subject to a fine of $2,000 (currently $1,000), and having his or her driving privileges suspended for 12 (currently 6) months which may only be reinstated after he or she pays a $1,000 (currently $100) reinstatement fee. Provides that a person convicted of uninsured driving while driving with suspended license plates is subject to an additional fine of $2,000.