Your Legal Guide for Driver’s License Reinstatement in Pekin IL
Several factors can contribute to your driver’s license being taken away. Accidents without insurance, multiple traffic violations, DUIs and more can lead to a license suspension or revocation. And for the average resident, living without the ability to drive is a challenging prospect. However, there are options for achieving driver’s license reinstatement for Pekin IL. Talk with the team at Stephens Fiddes McGill & Associates, P.C. and we’ll get you started down the right path.
Requirements for License Reinstatement
Depending on the severity of your traffic violations, driver’s license reinstatement may require more or less to complete. For example, regaining driving privileges after DUI charges is more challenging than having multiple moving violations. However, no matter your case, our attorneys can guide you through the process. Some examples of requirements you might see include:
- Formal and Informal Hearing – The first step to driver’s license reinstatement for Pekin IL is to have a formal or informal hearing. In either case, you (and your attorney) will sit down with a hearing officer or Secretary of State attorney to answer questions pertaining to your case. Afterward, an official will either deny your request for reinstatement or approve it with additional conditions or requirements.
- Drug/Alcohol Evaluations – Courts will often require a drug/alcohol evaluation before considering license reinstatement for those charged with driving under the influence. Evaluations include initial screening, an assessment of the evaluation taker’s condition, and steps that must be taken towards rehabilitation.
- Payment of Fines – Often, a license can be suspended due to a significant amount of unpaid fines for previous moving or non-moving violations (speeding tickets, parking tickets, etc.). If such is the case, you must pay any fines and potential license reinstatement fees for the Secretary of State’s office to consider license reinstatement.
- Monitoring Device – In particularly extreme cases, you might be required by a court to install a Breath Alcohol Interlock Ignition Device (BAIID) into your vehicle. A BAIID requires you to blow into a mouthpiece before starting the engine to ensure you are not getting into your car while under the influence of alcohol. Such devices are usually required for those seeking license reinstatement with multiple previous DUI charges.
How an Attorney Can Help
Truthfully, those who wish to apply for license reinstatement without an attorney are much less likely to have it approved. Our lawyers will act as your representative, help fill out the necessary paperwork, help you plot out the best path forward, and provide credible and logical answers to questions during your hearing.
Speak with an Attorney
Get on the right path to driver’s license reinstatement in Pekin IL with help from the professionals at Stephens Fiddes McGill & Associates, P.C. To learn more, contact us today at 309-637-5297 to schedule a free case evaluation. Also, our office is located at 456 Fulton St, Ste 222, Peoria, IL 61602.