An Illinois Restricted Driving Permit lets a driver with a revoked license drive for hardship purposes such as work, education, medical appointments, alcohol treatment, or day care. The applicant requests a Secretary of State hearing, submits a current alcohol and drug evaluation, proof of any recommended treatment, three uniform reports of treatment continuation if applicable, a driving abstract, and SR-22 filing. At the hearing, the applicant must prove hardship and that alcohol or drug use no longer poses a public safety risk. Purpose, hours, and geographic scope are all defined on the permit. A Chicago DUI lawyer prepares the packet and handles hearing questions before submission.
