Reinstating a Driver's License in Illinois
How to check your Illinois license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: The Secretary of State may suspend or revoke for three or more point-assigned convictions in 12 months (see point system) and for other grounds in 625 ILCS 5/6-206, and must revoke after a DUI conviction. 625 ILCS 5/6-205, 6-206, 11-501.1; 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1040.30
| License suspension | The Secretary of State may suspend or revoke for three or more point-assigned convictions in 12 months (see point system) and for other grounds in 625 ILCS 5/6-206, and must revoke after a DUI conviction. A statutory summary suspension follows a DUI arrest with a failed or refused test. Restricted driving permits may be issued in some cases to relieve undue hardship. |
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| Hardship or restricted license | The Secretary of State may issue a restricted driving permit, where undue hardship would otherwise result, allowing driving between home and work or within job duties, to medical care for the driver or a household member, and to alcohol or drug treatment, among other purposes. First offenders under a DUI summary suspension may be eligible for a monitoring device driving permit (not available after a test refusal). Source: 625 ILCS 5/6-205, 6-206, 6-208.1 |
Where to get help in Illinois
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- DUI Laws in Illinois
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- Paying or Contesting a Traffic Ticket in Illinois
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FAQ
What gets your license suspended in Illinois?
The Secretary of State may suspend or revoke for three or more point-assigned convictions in 12 months (see point system) and for other grounds in 625 ILCS 5/6-206, and must revoke after a DUI conviction. A statutory summary suspension follows a DUI arrest with a failed or refused test. Restricted driving permits may be issued in some cases to relieve undue hardship.
Can you get a hardship license in Illinois?
The Secretary of State may issue a restricted driving permit, where undue hardship would otherwise result, allowing driving between home and work or within job duties, to medical care for the driver or a household member, and to alcohol or drug treatment, among other purposes. First offenders under a DUI summary suspension may be eligible for a monitoring device driving permit (not available after a test refusal).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.