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Mandatory Suspensions 

and Revocations

Mandatory Suspensions and Revocations

 The Illinois Secretary of State maintains a list of reasons why a person’s driver’s license will be suspended or revoked. The reasons identified on this list are causes of mandatory suspension or revocation of a driver’s license. If you commit one of these violations, your driver’s license will be suspended or revoked. 

Note, however, that after a revocation is entered upon a person’s record, a reinstatement date will be established. Once the reinstatement date arrives, Harter & Schottland can help you hold a successful hearing and reinstate your driver’s license. 

Moreover, even before the reinstatement eligibility date arrives, a person may be eligible for a restricted driving permit. A suspended driver may also be eligible for a restricted driving permit. Harter & Schottland is experienced in obtaining restricted driving permits, as well as full reinstatement hearings. We have helped hundreds of people get their driver’s license back. 


Call today for a free evaluation. We will determine the basis of the revocation in your case and whether you are eligible for reinstatement or a restricted driving permit. The meeting is free and it is the first step to getting your driving privileges back.   


Harter & Schottland gets more drivers back on the road legally. Call today to get started.

Mandatory suspensions or revocations of driver's licenses:

  • Reckless Homicide resulting from operation of a motor vehicle
  •  Conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle was used
  • A conviction for leaving the scene of a traffic accident involving death or personal injury
  • Making a false sworn statement to the Illinois Secretary of state relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles.
  • Conviction of 3 charges of reckless driving within 12 months
  • Conviction for criminal damage to a motor vehicle
  • Conviction for criminal tampering with a motor vehicle
  • Conviction for failing to report a vehicle as unclaimed (See 625 ILCS 4/-107)
  • Conviction for drag racing
  • Conviction for operating a motor vehicle for hire without insurance 
  • Conviction for operating a for rent vehicle without insurance
  • Conviction for reckless conduct if it involves use of a motor vehicle
  • Conviction for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer
  • Conviction of unlawful operation of a commercial motor vehicle
  • Conviction of unlawful transportation (unsealed container) if the driver has been previously convicted and the driver was under 21
  • Conviction for street racing
  • Second or subsequent conviction of driving while license revoked if revoked for reckless homicide
  • Conviction for any moving violation if the violation is the proximate cause of death.
  • Conviction for displaying disability license plates or parking decal issued to a deceased person

Second or subsequent conviction of illegal possession of a controlled substance or cannabis while operating or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle (NOTE: only if an entry is made in the court record by the presiding judge that the offense did occur while the defendant was operating or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and if the judge orders the clerk to report the violation to the secretary of state).


Adjudication under the Juvenile Court Act as having committed the certain offenses of unlawful possession of stolen motor vehicle, altering or defacing a vehicle identification number, parts or engine number (See 625 ILCS 5/3-103)



Out of State revocations or suspensions.


Adjudication under the Juvenile Court Act for an offense relating to the activities of an organized gang that involved the use of a motor vehicle or the use of a driver’s license or permit.

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