DUI – Drivers License Suspended in Illinois?

Reader’s Question:

My driver’s license got suspended and it is nearing the end of the suspension period. How do I get my license back so that I can drive again especially to and from work here in Aurora, Illinois?

Cannon

Aurora, IL

To have your driver’s license reinstated so that you can drive again especially to and from work in Aurora, Illinois, it would depend on what the violation was and the state laws or regulations of the state where your license got suspended or revoked. If the reason why your driver’s license was suspended was due to unpaid tickets then it could be as simple as paying the fines and fees for these violations and complete the requirements to have your driving privileges back.

If your driver’s license got suspended due to a DUI offense, the state of Illinois might require you to complete DUI school, pay fines and get an SR22 auto insurance. If your driver’s license was suspended due to a lot of points, check if a driving improvement class could let you have your driving privileges back. You can also contact the Department of Motor Vehicles to get particular information on reinstating your driver’s license.

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Illinois DUI Lawyer For Teen Driver

Reader’s Question:

My 17-year old son was arrested a little over a week ago and was charged with DUI here in Illinois. What is the underage drunk driving law here in Illinois? Will my son go to jail? Should I hire a DUI lawyer to fight the charge?

Jerome

Rockford, IL

Drinking and driving is a high risk proposition for someone under the age of 21. Even if the blood alcohol content (BAC) is under the legal limit of .08 percent that only applies to drivers over the age of 21.

In the state of Illinois, your son might be facing a harsh sentence. If he will be convicted with DUI, he will face consequences for his actions.

His driver’s license will be revoked for a minimum of two years but he may be issued a restricted license after one year. He may be fined up to $2500 and will serve a jail sentence of up to one year. He may also be directed to join a Youthful Intoxicated Driver’s Visitation Program.

The sentence may seem unpleasant for someone who is under 21 but the law aims the threat of losing the freedom to drive for two years would convince people under 21 to not drink and drive.