Answer: NO. Surprised?
It is a common misconception that the points you get on your license can cause your license to be suspended or revoked. Illinois traffic law says that it is not your point total, but rather the number of tickets you have, that causes you to lose your license.
- Getting 3 moving violations in 12 months causes the mandatory suspension and / or revocation of your Illinois drivers' license.
- For drivers age 20 and younger, 2 moving violations in 24 months will cause the suspension and / or revocation of your license.
- The point total from those tickets determines the length of the suspension or revocation.
That is to say that you can lose your license regardless of your point total. If you have 3 moving violations in 12 months, your license is suspended, regardless of the fact that each ticket has a low point total. Be aware that acquiring 110 or more points (which happens for serious speeding tickets and other traffic offenses) will cause the REVOCATION of your license. In that case, you cannot get reinstated until you have gone to the Secretary of State and appeared before a hearing officer. If your license is suspended or revoked for excessive traffic tickets, you may be eligible for a license that allows you to drive to and from employment, school, and counseling.
