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 otherwise. Before driving privileges can be reinstated:
- Other suspensions or revocations on the driving record must be cleared.
- A $250 reinstatement fee must be paid to the Secretary of State, $30 of which goes to the Department of Human Services, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, to help defray the cost of professional alcohol and drug evaluations for indigent offenders.
- In the case of repeat offenders, the reinstatement fee is $500, with $60 going to the Illinois Road Fund, $190 going to the Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Fund, and $250 going to the General Revenue Fund.
- The reinstatement of a Statutory Summary Suspension becomes valid when it is entered on the driver's record in the Secretary of State's office provided the provisional termination date has passed.
- Payment for the reinstatement fee may be mailed to: Secretary of State, DUI Section, 2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL 62723. If paying by credit card, please call 217-782-3619 (debit cards not accepted).
Revocation
To have driving privileges reinstated, a driver convicted of DUI must:
- Have a clear driving record other than the revocation sanction.
- Undergo an alcohol and drug evaluation. If an alcohol or drug problem is indicated, proof of treatment must be submitted.
- Complete an alcohol and drug remedial education program. Even if the evaluation does not 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 in writing, pay a $50 non-refundable 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 a $500 reinstatement fee, pass the driver's license examination (written, vision and driving portions) and pay the appropriate application fee.
- Repeat offenders pay an additional $500 in reinstatement fees.
- Payment for a revocation may be mailed to: Secretary of State, Traffic Violations Section, 2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL 62723. If paying by credit card, please call 217-785-8619 (debit cards not accepted).
- An individual requesting a formal hearing for reinstatement of his/her driving privileges must pay a $50 non-refundable filing fee when requesting the formal hearing.
A reinstatement becomes valid when it is entered on the driver's record in the Secretary of State's office.
| For more information on driver's license reinstatements and driving permits, contact: |
Secretary of State
Administrative Hearings Dept.
291 Howlett Bldg.
Springfield, IL 62756
(217) 782-7065 |
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Secretary of State
Administrative Hearings Dept.
17 N. State St., #1200
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 793-3862 |
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