Administrative License Revocations

Administrative license revocations, administered by the Secretary of State's Office in cooperation with county state's attorneys, allow for the quick revocation of driving privileges of individuals who have been involved in a serious injury or fatal crash. Drivers charged with DUI or other serious offenses may have their driving privileges revoked without a hearing only after the Secretary of State's office receives sufficient evidence from a state's attorney. Unless the revocation is contested through an administrative hearing, the privileges remain revoked until the case is adjudicated.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in 1986 that an administrative revocation does not violate a person's right to due process. While acknowledging a driver's license is a privilege deserving of protection, the court ruled the privilege is outweighed by the public interest to promote safe highways.

This edition of the DUI Fact Book is as accurate as possible at the time of publication. This manual does not cover every aspect of Illinois' DUI laws and should not be cited as a legal authority in court.