Did you know that there is no right to drive? Driving in every state is a privilege, which means if the state can grant you the ability to drive, they can also suspend or revoke that ability.
Revocation or Suspension, What’s the Difference?While either can happen in Illinois, there is a great difference in what happens – when your license is suspended in Illinois it is temporarily withdrawn for a specified time period or until you pay the amount owed or have established a payment agreement with the state.
Revocation is the complete withdrawal of your driver’s license with no set plan for reinstatement or a guarantee that the state will issue a license in the future. Revocation is used for serious offenses such as Driving Under the Influence.
Reasons for Suspension or Revocation of an Illinois Driver’s LicenseThe Secretary of State for Illinois can suspend your license for offenses that include:
These are the reasons why your license can be suspended in Illinois, however, more serious violations can result in driver license revocation for transgressions including:
Reasons for Driver’s License Revocation in IllinoisThe most difficult cases for obtaining driving relief (ending a suspension or revocation) are those related to driving under the influence. The state will not give you any driving privileges until you prove to the state that you are not a threat to public safety. Considering that the rules from the Secretary of State are complex and driving relief applications are denied at a high rate, it is a good idea to seek representation from an attorney experienced in DUI driving privilege reinstatement.
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