Articles Posted in Drivers License Revocation

When a DUI conviction has led to the revocation of driving privileges, many revoked drivers are concerned about how to reinstate their drivers license at an Illinois Secretary of State hearing. This article will provide a basic overview of the Secretary of State hearing process and the considerations that accompany a hearing. When a DUI…

This article discusses the Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension Law, as well as options to combat the effect of the suspension, such as rescission hearings, obtaining an MDDP or applying for a Restricted Driving Permit with the Secretary of State. On January 1, 1986, Illinois adopted the Statutory Summary Suspension law, which provides that a person…

If you cannot obtain a drivers license in your state of residency due to an Illinois DUI drivers license revocation, this article offers guidance on the various options to clear an Illinois license hold as an out-of-state resident. Our office receives many calls from people across the nation who are unable to obtain a license…

The five-year permit only applies to persons with two or more DUI convictions who reside in the State of Illinois. There are exceptions to having to maintain a five-year permit. On January 1, 2016, the five-year BAIID law took effect which requires all Petitioners who have been convicted of a second or subsequent DUI to…