It is unlawful for any person to camp on any public highway in this State or to make, other than in an emergency, a rest stop except at areas designated for such rest stops.
     Any resident of this State may enter complaint before the circuit court against any person or persons found violating this Section and the court shall issue a warrant for the arrest of such violators and have them brought forthwith before such court for examination. Any such violator shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $1,500
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-65

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 605 ILCS 5/9-124

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14