HB2862 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2011 and 2012
HB2862

Introduced 2/22/2011, by Rep. Elaine Nekritz

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/6-208

from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-208

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that certain persons ineligible to re-apply for a license may instead apply for a restricted driving permit after the expiration of 3 years from the effective date of the most recent revocation, provided: the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence a minimum 3 years of uninterrupted sobriety from alcohol and other drugs; the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence a minimum 3 years of active, weekly involvement in a recognized support program designed to assist persons to remain sober from alcohol and other drugs; and the person may only operate vehicles fitted with an interlock ignition device. Provides that the Secretary of State shall cancel a restricted driving permit issued under the above conditions if the holder fails to comply with the interlock ignition device requirements and that such a person shall be ineligible to re-apply for restricted driving privileges. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Section 6-208 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/6-208) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-208)

Sec. 6-208. Period of Suspension - Application After Revocation.

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this Code or any other law of this State, the Secretary of State shall not suspend a driver's license, permit, or privilege to drive a motor vehicle on the highways for a period of more than one year.

(b) Any person whose license, permit, or privilege to drive a motor vehicle on the highways has been revoked shall not be entitled to have such license, permit, or privilege renewed or restored. However, such person may, except as provided under subsections (d) and (d-5) of Section 6-205, make application for a license pursuant to Section 6-106 (i) if the revocation was for a cause that has been removed or (ii) as provided in the following subparagraphs:

1. Except as provided in subparagraphs 1.5, 2, 3, 4, and 5, the person may make application for a license (A) after the expiration of one year from the effective date of the revocation, (B) in the case of a violation of paragraph (b) of Section 11-401 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance, after the expiration of 3 years from the effective date of the revocation, or (C) in the case of a violation of Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or a similar provision of a law of another state relating to the offense of reckless homicide or a violation of subparagraph (F) of paragraph 1 of subsection (d) of Section 11-501 of this Code relating to aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, if the violation was the proximate cause of a death, after the expiration of 2 years from the effective date of the revocation or after the expiration of 24 months from the date of release from a period of imprisonment as provided in Section 6-103 of this Code, whichever is later.

1.5. If the person is convicted of a violation of Section 6-303 of this Code committed while his or her driver's license, permit, or privilege was revoked because of a violation of Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, relating to the offense of reckless homicide, or a similar provision of a law of another state, the person may not make application for a license or permit until the expiration of 3 years from the date of the conviction.

2. If such person is convicted of committing a second violation within a 20-year period of:

(A) Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance;

(B) Paragraph (b) of Section 11-401 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance;

(C) Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, relating to the offense of reckless homicide; or

(D) any combination of the above offenses committed at different instances;

then such person may not make application for a license until after the expiration of 5 years from the effective date of the most recent revocation. The 20-year period shall be computed by using the dates the offenses were committed and shall also include similar out-of-state offenses and similar offenses committed on a military installation.

2.5. If a person is convicted of a second violation of Section 6-303 of this Code committed while the person's driver's license, permit, or privilege was revoked because of a violation of Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, relating to the offense of reckless homicide, or a similar provision of a law of another state, the person may not make application for a license or permit until the expiration of 5 years from the date of release from a term of imprisonment.

3. However, except as provided in subparagraph 4, if such person is convicted of committing a third or subsequent violation or any combination of the above offenses, including similar out-of-state offenses and similar offenses committed on a military installation, contained in subparagraph 2, then such person may not make application for a license until after the expiration of 10 years from the effective date of the most recent revocation.

4. The person may not make application for a license if the person is convicted of committing a fourth or subsequent violation of Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance, Section 11-401 of this Code, Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, or a combination of these offenses, similar provisions of local ordinances, similar out-of-state offenses, or similar offenses committed on a military installation.

4.5. If a person is convicted of a combination of 4 or more offenses which include a violation of Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance, Section 11-401 of this Code, or Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, or a combination of violations of similar provisions of local ordinances, similar out-of-state offenses, or similar offenses committed on a military installation, the person may make application for a restricted driving permit after the expiration of 3 years from the effective date of the most recent revocation, provided:

(A) the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence a minimum 3 years of uninterrupted sobriety from alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof;

(B) the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence a minimum 3 years of active, weekly involvement in a recognized support program designed to assist persons to remain sober from alcohol or drugs other than those medically necessary and properly prescribed; and

(C) upon the Secretary's approval of the application for a restricted driving permit, the person may only operate vehicles fitted with an interlock ignition device as defined in Section 1-129.1 of this Code.

In determining whether an applicant is eligible for a restricted driving permit under this subparagraph 4.5, the Secretary may consider any relevant evidence, including but not limited to testimony, affidavits, records, and the results of regular alcohol or drug tests.

The Secretary shall cancel a restricted driving permit issued under this subparagraph 4.5 if the holder operates a vehicle that is not equipped with an interlock ignition device. Any person whose restricted driving permit is cancelled due to failure to comply with the interlock ignition device requirement of this subparagraph 4.5 shall be ineligible to re-apply for restricted driving privileges.

5. The person may not make application for a license or permit if the person is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of Section 6-303 of this Code committed while his or her driver's license, permit, or privilege was revoked because of a violation of Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, relating to the offense of reckless homicide, or a similar provision of a law of another state.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all persons referred to in this paragraph (b) may not have their privileges restored until the Secretary receives payment of the required reinstatement fee pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 6-118.

In no event shall the Secretary issue such license unless and until such person has had a hearing pursuant to this Code and the appropriate administrative rules and the Secretary is satisfied, after a review or investigation of such person, that to grant the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the highways will not endanger the public safety or welfare.

(c) (Blank).

(Source: P.A. 95-331, eff. 8-21-07; 95-355, eff. 1-1-08; 95-377, eff. 1-1-08; 95-876, eff. 8-21-08; 96-607, eff. 8-24-09.)

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.