IL HB4814

Extends eligibility for Fire Chief license plates to deputy fire chiefs and assistant fire chiefs in addition to fire chiefs from municipal fire departments and fire protection districts.

Permits vehicles of deputy fire chiefs and assistant fire chiefs to be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible from not less than 500 feet under normal conditions.

Requires any fire chief, deputy fire chief, or assistant fire chief operating warning devices on a vehicle not owned by a municipality or fire protection district to display Fire Chief license plates.

Mandates that individuals issued Fire Chief license plates (except permanently issued plates) must immediately surrender them to the Secretary of State upon resignation, termination, or reassignment to a rank other than fire chief, deputy fire chief, or assistant fire chief.

Authorizes the Secretary of State to recover Fire Chief license plates that have been issued.