Jason Mercure, DUI Attorney
DUI Reinstatement:
Within Illinois if you have a DUI, and have had your license revoked and you would like it reinstated, call Jason.
To have driving privileges reinstated, a driver convicted of DUI must:
- Have a clear driving record other than the revocation sanction.
- Undergo an alcohol and drug evaluation. If an alcohol or drug problem is indicated, proof of treatment must be submitted.
- Complete an alcohol and drug remedial education program. Even if the evaluation does not recommend treatment, the driver is still required to complete a remedial education program.
- Appear before a Secretary of State hearing officer. For a first offense, an informal hearing may be conducted by visiting a hearing officer at one of the regional Driver Services facilities. Multiple offenders must request in writing, pay a $50 non-refundable filing fee and attend a formal hearing in Chicago, Springfield, Mt. Vernon or Joliet.
- Demonstrate during the hearing that public safety will not be endangered if driving privileges are restored. The hearing officer considers the seriousness of the offense, the offender's overall driving record and the driver's remedial efforts.
- File proof of financial responsibility prior to reinstatement, pay a $500 reinstatement fee, pass the driver's license examination (written, vision and driving portions) and pay the appropriate application fee.
- Repeat offenders pay an additional $500 in reinstatement fees.
- Payment for a revocation may be mailed to: Secretary of State, Traffic Violations Section, 2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL 62723. If paying by credit card, please call 217-785-8619 (debit cards not accepted).
- An individual requesting a formal hearing for reinstatement of his/her driving privileges must pay a $50 non-refundable filing fee when requesting the formal hearing.
- If this is a concern and would like help Call Jason Mercure at 847-337-4440.
A reinstatement becomes valid when it is entered on the driver's record in the Secretary of State's office.