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Driver's License Suspension and Reinstatement

In most cases, this type of violation is a Class A misdemeanor, which is quite a serious offense. Persons cited with this violation need experienced and knowledgeable legal counsel.


License suspensions occur for a variety of reasons. Luckily, there are ways to have a license reinstated.


In some instances, driving privileges may have been suspended because the driver failed to comply with a regulation. This can sometimes be remedied before the first court appearance.


No matter what the basis of your suspension or revocation, our attorneys at Bulldog Legal Services have the knowledge and experience working with the Secretary of State to get you back on the road in no time.


Reinstating Your Illinois Driver's License

The reinstatement of your driver's license can take a long time. Our attorneys have been down this road many times and will work to minimize the time you are without your driving privileges.


Depending on your circumstances, you may be required to attend either an informal or formal hearing to have your IL license reinstated.

In some defense cases, our team of lawyers can help you regain some of your driving privileges. We can work towards gaining a Restricted Driver's Permit or Hardship License.


A Restricted Driver's Permit or Hardship License is a specific type of permit that allows you to do specific tasks, such as drive to and from work, or to and from school, or to daycare for your children.


An RDP, or hardship license, allows you to continue to live your life while you are waiting you’re your suspension or revocation to be lifted.


IL License Reinstatement After a DUI

When your license is suspended or revoked due to a DUI, the process is a little different.


A DUI requires more for a reinstatement, including an assessment of your risk level.


There are four different levels of risk:


Minimal Risk -you are required to complete a Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (DASA)-licensed alcohol/drug remedial education class.


Moderate Risk- you are required to complete the class and provide proof of early intervention.


Significant Risk- you are required to complete the class and provide proof that you completed 20 hours alcohol treatment and 12 hours of aftercare.


High Risk- you must do all of the above, as well as provide letters from those involved in your recovery programs (and outside sources) showing that you are making the effort to stay sober and have a solid support system.


Your level will be determined by a Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse-licensed provider Uniform Report.

Statutory Summary Suspension


Driving privileges may be reinstated at the end of the statutory summary suspension period unless the court instructs the Secretary of State's office otherwise. Before driving privileges can be reinstated:

  • Other suspensions or revocations on the driving record must be closed.
  • A $250 reinstatement fee must be paid to the Secretary of State. $30 of this reinstatement fee goes to the Department of Human Services, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, to help defray the cost of professional alcohol/drug evaluations for indigent offenders.
  • If a repeat offender, a $500 reinstatement fee must be paid to the Secretary of State, which $60 of which goes to the Illinois Road fund, $190 to the Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Fund, and $250 to the General Revenue Fund.
  • Reinstatement of a statutory summary suspension becomes valid when it's entered on the driver's record in the Secretary of State's office. This is only valid providing that the provisional termination date has passed.
  • Payment for reinstatement fee must be mailed to:
    Secretary of State
    DUI Section
    2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
    Springfield, Il 62723.
    If paying by credit card, please call 8159682855 (debit cards not accepted).



Revocation


To have driving privileges reinstated, a driver convicted of DUI must:

  • Have a clear driving record
  • Undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation. If an alcohol/drug problem is indicated, proof of treatment must be submitted
  • Complete an alcohol/drug remedial education program. Even if the evaluation doesn't recommend treatment, the driver is still required to complete a remedial education program.
  • Appear before a Secretary of State hearing officer. For a first offense, an informal hearing may be conducted by visiting a hearing officer at one of the regional Driver Services facilities. Multiple offenders must request to have their privileges reinstated in writing, pay a $50 nonrefundable filing fee, and attend a formal hearing in Chicago, Springfield, Mt. Vernon or Joliet.
  • Demonstrate during the hearing that public safety will not be endangered if driving privileges are restored. The hearing officer considers the seriousness of the offense, the offender's overall driving record and the driver's remedial efforts.
  • File proof of financial responsibility prior to reinstatement, pay the $500 reinstatement fee, pass the driver's license exam (written, vision and driving) and pay the required application fee.
  • Payment or revocation must be mailed to:
    Secretary of State
    Traffic Violations Section
    2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
    Springfield, Il 62723.
  • An offender requesting a formal hearing for reinstatement of his/her driving privileges must pay a $50 nonrefundable filing fee when requesting the formal hearing.
  • A reinstatement becomes valid when it's entered on the driver's record in the Secretary of State's office.


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