Illinois Compiled Statutes

625 ILCS 5/1-138 (2026)

License to drive

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(625 ILCS 5/1-138) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-138)
    Sec. 1-138. License to drive.
    Any driver's license or any other license or permit to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of this State including:
    1. Any temporary license or instruction permit;
    2. The privilege of any person to drive a motor vehicle whether or not such person holds a valid license or permit.
    3. Any nonresident's driving privilege as defined herein.
(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2005–2007 · leading case: Gruchow v. White, 874 N.E.2d 921 (Ill. App. Ct. 2007).
Gruchow v. White, 874 N.E.2d 921 (Ill. App. Ct. 2007). · cites it 2× “According to the Secretary, because the Code defines "license" in this way, section 6-208(b)(4)'s barring one convicted of four or more DUIs from applying for a license also bars one from seeking reinstatement of driving privileges.”
Gruchow v. White (Ill. App. Ct. 2007). “According to the Secretary, because the Code defines "license" in this way, section 6-208(b)(4)'s barring one convicted of four or more DUIs from applying for a license also bars one from seeking reinstatement of driving priv- ileges.”
Girard v. White (Ill. App. Ct. 2005). “” 625 ILCS 5/1-138 (West 2000). In People v.”
— 625 ILCS 5/1-138(2) — 1 case
Gruchow v. White, 874 N.E.2d 921 (Ill. App. Ct. 2007). “According to the Secretary, because the Code defines "license" in this way, section 6-208(b)(4)'s barring one convicted of four or more DUIs from applying for a license also bars one from seeking reinstatement of driving privileges.”
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