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title: "How long does the Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension actually last?"
description: "The Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension duration depends on whether the driver is a first offender and whether they submitted to or refused chemical testing. For a first offender who submitted to..."
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date: 2026-07-08
modified: 2026-07-08
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# How long does the Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension actually last?

The Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension duration depends on whether the driver is a first offender and whether they submitted to or refused chemical testing. For a **first offender who submitted to testing and failed (BAC 0.08 or above)**: 6 months. For a **first offender who refused testing**: 12 months. For a **repeat offender who submitted and failed**: 1 year. For a **repeat offender who refused**: 3 years. Illinois defines a "first offender" for summary suspension purposes as anyone whose driving record has not shown a DUI conviction or a Summary Suspension within the past 5 years under 625 ILCS 5/11-500. First offenders can apply for an MDDP starting on day 30, which restores unrestricted driving with BAIID installed.