1. Chapter 8: Driver’s License Revocation, Suspension, Denial and Cancellation

2. Revocation
Revocation is the indefinite withdrawal of driving privileges by the Secretary of States Office
To regain your driving privileges, you may be eligible to reapply for a license after a minimum of one year

3. Revocation
Examples:
Aggravated DUI – Causing personal injury or death as a result of a DUI
Drag Racing – Illegally racing another vehicle
Auto theft – Stealing a motor vehicle or motor parts
Felony Offense – A vehicle was used while committing a serious crime
DUI – Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

4. Suspension Suspension is a temporary loss of driving privileges
When the suspension is for a specific length of time, you may gain your driving privileges after your suspension has ended and you have paid a reinstatement fee

5. Suspension
Examples:
Failure to Appear Violations – Failure to appear for any traffic citation
Illegal Transportation Under 21 – Illegal transportation of alcohol while under 21
Mandatory Insurance Conviction – Driving without mandatory insurance
School Bus Violation – Failure to stop for a school bus picking up or dropping off students
Zero Tolerance Violation – An alcohol violation by a person under the age of 21

6. Cancellation
Cancellation is the termination of a driver’s license because of some error or defect in the license or because the licensee is no longer entitled to a license
Reapplication for a driver’s license may be made only after the terms of the cancellation have been met

7. Cancellation Examples:
Medical Condition – Being medically or visual unfit to safely operate a motor vehicle
Re-examination Requirement – Failing to appear for reexamination, or failing a portion of the examination
Fraudulent Application – Committing a fraudulent offense in the making of an application
Ineligible – Not entitled to the license or permit

8. Denial
Denial is the temporary denial of the privilege of applying for a driver’s license
A denial can only be entered on the following driving record of an individual under age 18 for one of the following offenses

9. Denial
Examples:
Mandatory revocation of driving privileges for offenses listed on page 51
Driving without a valid driver’s license or permit
Serious moving violation
Crash involving bodily harm or death

10. Special Driving Permits
Restricted Driving Permit (RDP)
Allows driving during certain times and along specified routes for work/educational purposes or drug treatment
Cannot be issued to a person under 16

11. Special Driving Permits
Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP)
Issued to a first time DUI offender serving a statutory summary suspension
Needed in order to have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) installed in their vehicle
A MDDP cannot be issued to a person under 18

12. Special Permits Occupational Driving Permit (ODP)
Issued to professional drivers and allows a person to drive in conjunction with employment
This does not apply to commercial drivers

13. Special Permits Family Financial Responsibility Driving Permit (FRP)
Issued to a driver for the nonpayment of child support