Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
Your Chicago DUI Suspension Isn’t Just Temporary—It Follows You
A statutory summary suspension isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a public mark on your Illinois driving record that can affect employment, insurance, and your future in ways many people don’t understand. Whether you live in Lincoln Park, Englewood, Rogers Park, or Humboldt Park, the reality is the same: a DUI-related suspension stays with you long after the suspension period ends. And unless you take immediate legal action, that record could follow you for the rest of your life.
Under Illinois law (625 ILCS 5/11-501.1), if you are arrested for DUI and either fail or refuse chemical testing, the Secretary of State imposes a statutory summary suspension on your license. This administrative suspension is completely separate from your criminal case and begins on the 46th day after your arrest, unless you act quickly to fight it.
