What is 625 ILCS 5/6-205?
Illinois law requires the mandatory revocation of an individual’s driving privileges upon conviction of certain offenses under 625 ILCS 5/6-205. Unlike discretionary suspensions under 625 ILCS 5/6-206, where the Secretary of State has the authority to suspend a license, revocations under this statute are automatic and non-negotiable.
A major issue with this statute is that it references offenses by citation number rather than by name, making it difficult to understand without additional research. To simplify this process, this post provides an easy-to-read breakdown of offenses that result in mandatory license revocation.
Reference Statute | Conviction for the following Offenses Results in Mandatory Revocation of a Driver’s License |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(1) | Reckless Homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle. 720 ILCS 5/9-3 |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(2) | DUI offense in violation of 625 ILCS 5/11-501 |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(3) | Any felony offense under the laws of any state or the federal government in which a motor vehicle was used |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(4) | Leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injury in violation of 625 ILCS 5/11-401 |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(5) | Perjury or making a false affidavit or statement under oath to the Secretary of State relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(6) | Three (3) convictions for reckless driving in violation of 625 ILCS 5/11-503 within one (1) year |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(7) | A conviction for damaging or tampering with another motor vehicle in violation of 625 ILCS 5/4-102 if the person exercised control over the vehicle during the commission of the offense |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(8) | Drag racing in violation of 11-504 (which is now 625 ILCS 5/11-506) |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(9) | Violation of Chapter 8 (motor vehicles used for transportation or hire) 625 ILCS 5/8 or Chapter 9 (owners of for rent vehicles for hire) 625 ILCS 5/9 |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(10) | Reckless conduct in violation of 720 ILCS 5/12-5 arising from the use of a motor vehicle |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(11) | Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer in violation of 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1 |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(12) | Driving a commercial vehicle with a suspended or revoked commercial driver's license in violation of 625 ILCS 5/6-507(b)(1) |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(13) | A second or subsequent violation of illegal transportation of alcohol in violation of 625 ILCS 5/11-502 if (1) the driver was previously convicted of this offense and (2) the driver was under 21 years old at the time of the offense |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(14) | Street racing in violation of 625 ILCS 5/11-506 |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(15) | A second or subsequent conviction of driving while license revoked in violation of 625 ILCS 5/6-303, where reckless homicide is the basis for the revocation |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(16) | Any traffic offense that was the proximate cause of death of any person |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(17) | Parking in a handicap spot in violation of 625 ILCS 5/11-1301.3 |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(18) | A second or subsequent conviction for illegal possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, or cannabis, where the defendant was operating a motor vehicle. |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(19) | Passing a school bus in violation of 625 ILCS 5/11-1414 where the violation was the proximate cause of death |
Reference Statute | Conviction for the following Offenses Results in Mandatory Revocation of a Driver’s License |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(b)(1) | Any minor adjudicated delinquent for a felony offense related to motor vehicles in violation of 625 ILCS 5/4-103 |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(b)(2) | Any law of this state or any other state that requires a revocation or suspension of driving privileges |
625 ILCS 5/6-205(b)(3) | Any minor adjudicated delinquent for an offense determined to have been committed in furtherance of criminal activities of an organized gang in violation of 705 ILCS 405/5-710 |
Conclusion
If you or someone you know is facing a mandatory license revocation under 625 ILCS 5/6-205, understanding the charges is crucial. Unlike discretionary suspensions, these revocations are automatic upon conviction.
If you need legal assistance with a license reinstatement, hearing, or defense, contact Fawell and Associates to discuss your options.
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