What is the classification and statutory penalty for 625 ILCS 5/6-210 in Illinois?

625 ILCS 5/6-210 (Operating on foreign license while revoked or suspended; charge under 6-303) is classified as a Class A Misdemeanor in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500.

625 ILCS 5/6-210 · Operating on foreign license while revoked or suspended; charge under 6-303

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/6-210?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

625 ILCS 5/6-210

Sec. 6-210. No operation under foreign license during suspension or revocation in this State. Any resident or nonresident whose drivers license or permit or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this State has been suspended or revoked as provided in this Act shall not operate a motor vehicle in this State:

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class A Misdemeanor

Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Class A Misdemeanor

Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)

SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)

SOS Reporting Code 8145

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Operating on foreign license while revoked or suspended; charge under 6-303	Class A Misdemeanor	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	8145

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Operating on foreign license while revoked or suspended; charge under 6-303

Class A Misdemeanor

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

8145

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 6-210. No operation under foreign license during suspension or revocation in this State. Any resident or nonresident whose drivers license or permit or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this State has been suspended or revoked as provided in this Act shall not operate a motor vehicle in this State:

(1)

(1) during the period of such suspension, except as permitted by a restricted driving permit issued under the provisions of Section 6-206 of this Act; or (2) after such revocation until a license is obtained when and as permitted under this Act, except as permitted by a restricted driving permit issued under the provisions of Section 6-205 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 92-16, eff. 6-28-01.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

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