Drivers License Reinstatement Resources

Having your driver’s license revoked creates a lot of hardship that you will have to deal with on a daily basis. We often take for granted just how much driving we do every day. If you’ve had a revoked license in Illinois, you may think that you’ll never be able to drive again. However, by […]

When we hear the words, “driving under the influence,” most people automatically think of driving after they’ve been drinking. In reality, the term DUI encompasses being under the influence of a variety of substances, including prescription drugs. Drivers tend to think that the risk of driving under the influence of these substances is not as serious. […]

It may surprise you to know that field sobriety tests only have 66-77% accuracy, and the majority of DUI arrests in Illinois get based on field sobriety tests. Yet only 77% of horizontal gaze nystagmus tests, 68% of walk-and-turn tests, and 65% of one-leg-stand tests are accurate.  This begs the question, could you fail one of these tests […]

In 1910, the nation’s first drunk driving law was passed in New York. Since then, drunk driving laws have become more specific and stricter, with guidelines set for intoxication levels, and harsher penalties for those have more than one DUI.  The laws for drunk driving have always seemed clear: if you get caught driving over the legal […]

When you get your driver’s license the first time, it is made very clear that if you abuse the privilege, it could be taken from you. We know that DUI convictions, reckless driving, and drag racing can all result in the temporary, or even permanent loss of a license, but did you know that you can […]