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.
