If you are facing a revocation or suspension of your driving privileges, or simply defending a minor driving offense, it is important that you obtain a copy of your Illinois driving abstract from the Secretary of State’s Office. The abstract provides a condensed record of your driving history.
You can do this by either visiting your nearest Secretary of State facility and paying a $12.00 fee to obtain a copy immediately or by mailing a copy of the following form, with the $12.00 fee to the following address: Secretary of State, Driver Analysis Section, 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62723. If you mail your request, expect a response in approximately ten business days.
Once you receive your abstract, it may be a bit complicated to decipher, but with a little assistance from your attorney, you will be able to understand what the state’s computer records contain.
To the very left of the abstract, you will find a column titled “Type Action”. Underneath there are some numbers. The meaning of the most commonly listed codes are provided below:
Abstract Codes
01 – Mandatory Revocation (SR-22 Insurance Required)
02 – Discretionary Revocation (SR-22 Insurance Required)
03 – Discretionary Suspension
04 – Safety Responsibility Suspension
05 – Financial Responsibility Suspension
06 – Unsatisfied Judgment Suspension (SR-22 Insurance Required)
07 – Parking Ticket/Tollway Suspension
08 – Cancellation of License
09 – Failure to Appear Suspension
10 – Amended Order
11 – Record History Item
12 – Cited for Examination
13 – Signed Affidavit for Lost or Stolen License, Lieu of Bail, Etc.
14 – Collision Involving Property Damage
16 – Collision Involving Fatal Injury
17 – Statutory Summary Suspension
18 – Vehicle Emissions Suspension
19 – Collision Involving Personal Injury
20 – Rescind
22 – “Stop” Placed in File
27 – Illinois License Surrendered to Foreign State
28 – Reported Deceased
29 – Lieu of Bail Status Item
32 – Denial of Restricted Driving Permit
33 – Denial of License
34 – Extension of Revocation
35 – Extension of Suspension
37 – Extension of Statutory Summary Suspension
40 – Formal Hearing
41 – CDL Disqualification Hearing
43 – D.C.F.S. Approved Child Care Driver
45 – School Bus History Item
46 – Religious Organization Bus or Senior Citizen Transportation Driver
47 – F.R. Future Proof Required
48 – Public School Bus Driver or High School Driver Education Instructor
49 – Certification Safety Officer or Commercial Driver Training Instructor
50 – Informal Hearing Held
51 – Family Financial Responsibility History Item
52 – Show Cause Hearing… Recommended Action
53 – Show Cause Hearing… Recommended No Action
55 – Driver Remedial Program and/or Court Supervision
57 – Statutory Summary Suspension Item
58 – Vehicle Emissions Suspension History Item
60 – Warning Letter
61 – Address Change
65 – DL or ID Application Data
68 – Out-of-State Conviction (Record History Item Only)
70 – Family Responsibility Permit
71 – Probationary Permit, Temporary Instruction Permit or Temporary Driver’s License Seasonally Restricted CDL
72 – Parking Ticket Tollway Suspension Status Item
73 – Reinstatement Fee for Suspension
74 – Revoked Privileges Reinstated on this Date
78 – Restricted/Occupational Driving Permit
79 – Judicial Driving Permit
80 – Out-of-State Accident
81 – D.C.F.S. Child Care Driver Status Item
82 – Out-of-State Conviction (DL and/or CDL Sanctions Imposed)
83 – Out-of-State Conviction (Immediate Action)
84 – F.R. Future Proof Filings Completed
85 – Out-of-State Conviction (No Points Assigned)
87 – Out-of-State Conviction (Points Assigned)
89 – Out-of-State Withdrawal
91 – Convictions of Drivers Under Age 15 at Time of Arrest
93 – Immediate Action Conviction-Bond Forfeiture (No Points Assigned)
94 – Immediate Action Conviction (No Points Assigned)
95 – Conviction-Bond Forfeiture (No Points Assigned)
96 – Conviction (No Points Assigned)
97 – Conviction-Bond Forfeiture (Points Assigned)
99 – Conviction (Points Assigned)
AV – Failure to Pay Abandoned Vehicle Fines
CC – Certificate of Completion-Drivers Education
DN – Denial of License or Permit
DQ – Disqualification
EZ – Extension of Zero Tolerance Suspension
FE – Safety & Responsibility Fee Status Item
FP – Failure to Pay Court Imposed Fine/Penalty
FR – Family Financial Responsibility Suspension
IV – Invalidation of License or Permit
MC – Mandatory Insurance Conviction Suspension
NP – License Issued Valid Without Photo and/or Signature
OS – Out of Service
SC – Supervision Conviction (When Offense Committed in a CMV)
SD – Start/End Date of 3-Yr Period
SR – Sworn Report
ZT – Zero Tolerance Suspension
Your attorney will be able to explain what appears on your record and how that will affect the outcome of your current situation.
Whether it is a simple speeding ticket or facing a loss of your license, you should take precautions to protect your driving record to the fullest extent possible. Consult with an experienced attorney to discuss your options.
Marie Sarantakis is the Principal Attorney of Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. Ms. Sarantakis concentrates her practice in family law. In addition to her work in the courtroom, she is versed in alternative methods of dispute resolution as a mediator and Fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois. She was recently recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, named as one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Illinois by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, and featured as a Fellow of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
Ms. Sarantakis is active in the legal community and serves as Chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Children & the Law Committee, an elected Assembly member and Young Lawyers Division Member of the Illinois State Bar Association, and on the Board of Governors of the West Suburban Bar Association. She also serves as a Young Professionals Board Member of Illinois Legal Aid Online and as an Associate Board Member of the Lawyers Assistance Program of Illinois.
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