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Chapter 8: Driver’s License Revocation,
Suspension, Denial, Cancellation
Certain revocations, suspensions, denials and cancellations can remain on an individual’s
driving record permanently.
Revocation
A revocation is the indefinite withdrawal of driving privileges by the Secretary of State’s
office. To regain driving privileges, a driver may be eligible to reapply for a license after a
minimum of one year, unless otherwise noted.
The Secretary of State’s office has the authority to revoke the driver’s license of a repeat
traffic offender. During the course of any revocation, a driver’s vehicle registration may be
suspended and notice is given accordingly.
The Secretary of State will immediately revoke the driving privileges of anyone who is con-
victed of a moving violation that caused a crash and resulted in the death of another person.
Other offenses for which a driver’s license may be revoked include, but are not limited to:
•Aggravated DUI — Causing personal injury or death as a result of a DUI; having a prior
conviction of reckless homicide or aggravated DUI involving a death and committing a
DUI; receiving a third or subsequent DUI conviction; committing a DUI without a valid li-
cense, permit or vehicle insurance; or committing a DUI violation while transporting chil-
dren on a school bus.
•Aggravated Fleeing the Police — Driving away from the police when directed to stop.
•Aggravated Reckless Driving — Driving resulting in great bodily harm, permanent
disability or disfigurement to another person.
•Auto Theft — Stealing a motor vehicle or motor vehicle parts.
•Drag Racing or Street Racing — Illegally racing with another vehicle.
•DUI — Driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, other drugs and/or intoxicating
compounds.
•Felony Offense — Using a vehicle while committing a serious crime.
•Fraudulent ID — Making or possessing the equipment to make, sell, use, attempt to
use or assist another in using an unauthorized, non-governmental issued ID or driver’s li-
cense.
•Gang-related Activity — A gang-related offense involving the use of a vehicle or an
Illinois driver’s license.
•Leaving the Scene — Leaving the scene of a crash that killed or injured someone.
•Perjury — Giving false information to the Secretary of State.
•Reckless Conduct — Reckless behavior involving a vehicle and resulting in injury or
danger to another person.
