Illinois Secretary of State Launches New Route 66 Motorcycle Plate Program

[June 06, 2018] 

Illinois motorcycle owners now have an opportunity to join car owners from across the state to support perhaps the most famous road in the world, Route 66, by registering for the newly released Illinois Route 66 Motorcycle Plate. State Representative Tim Butler of the 87th District who sponsored the legislation that brought the plate to reality noted, "Route 66 is a historic part of our American culture. The Mother Road starts in downtown Chicago and stretches across more than 300 miles of Illinois land and passes through six other states to California."

Bill Kelly, Executive Director of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway observed that, "Illinois residents that ride will now be able to enjoy a distinctive Route 66 Motorcycle Plate that also provides funding to support preservation and promotion of this legendary highway in our state." Tourists from around the world travel Route 66 looking to experience some American nostalgia, bringing millions of dollars of economic impact to communities along the route.

Illinois Route 66 motorcycle license plates may be displayed only on motorcycles having an engine over 150cc's. Illinois Route 66 Motorcycle license plates can be renewed online, by mail, touch-tone phone, or by visiting an Illinois Secretary of State Facility. For more information visit the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Route 66 License Plate webpage at www.illinoisroute66. org/Support-Route-66/License-Plates
or you can “Pick-a-Plate” online at the Illinois Secretary of State website located at www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ departments/vehicles/license_plate_ guide/motorcycle/ mcy_route66.html

[Geoff Ladd
Assistant Director
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway]