Video: Can a revoked driver attend an Illinois driver’s license hearing with a pending traffic ticket?

March 5, 2025

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Our Chicago-based law practice focuses exclusively on Illinois driver’s license reinstatement.

In this video, we answer a question asked during many consultations:

Can a revoked driver attend an Illinois driver’s license hearing with a pending traffic ticket?

Generally, the Secretary of State does not allow a revoked driver to attend a hearing while they have a pending ticket.

The only exception is when the pending ticket is the reason for the current loss of driving privileges.

If a person has a pending ticket, such as a Driving on a Revoked License charge, the case must be closed in court prior to a hearing.

A case is “closed” when a finding of guilt or innocence has been made in court.

A case is not “pending” if a revoked driver is merely serving their sentence after a guilty finding.

We recommend consulting with an experienced Illinois driver’s license attorney before making any legal decisions.

For Illinois suspensions and revocations, we welcome revoked drivers to call our office for a free consultation on the driver’s license reinstatement.

Our office can be reached via phone at (844) WIRTH-LAW or through visiting our website at www.frontlinelegal.com