Driving While License Suspended or Revoked Tickets
Driving While Suspended or Revoked is a Criminal Offense:
- Class A misdemeanor. See 625 ILCS 5/6-303.
- Under certain circumstances, it can be a petty offense.
Penalties for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked:
- Up to $2,500.00 in fines (not including court costs).
- Up to 364 days in county jail. In some circumstances, you may not be eligible for "good-time" or "day-for-day" credit, which ordinarily reduces your sentence by 50%.
- The Illinois Secretary of State will double the length of your original suspension or revocation.
- The police officer who stopped you can have your car impounded if you fail to show proof of insurance.
- The State of Illinois can seize your license plates and immobilize your car after the arrest has taken place.
- Most judges will not allow you to represent yourself in traffic court.
Penalties for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked for DUI:
- From a Class A misdemeanor (364 days jail) up to a Class 2 nonprobationable felony (mandatory 3-7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections).
- Mandatory community service.
- The State's Attorney can initiate civil forfeiture proceedings to take your car.
- Mandatory county jail time (in which you lose your good-time or day-for-day credit).
- An old saying goes, "A man who represents himself in court has a fool for a client."
Driving while suspended or revoked is the most common traffic ticket in Lake County's traffic courts, including Mundelein, Park City & Round Lake Branch Courts. You should consult with a lawyer about your ticket.
