One Failed Breath Test Can Add Years to Your BAIID Monitoring Period: Understanding Illinois's Three-Month Extension Rule Under 625 ILCS 5/6-206.1
Under 625 ILCS 5/6-206.1(h), the Illinois Secretary of State has statutory authority to extend your monitoring device driving permit suspension for three months every time your breath alcohol ignition interlock device records a violation - and these three-month extensions can stack without limit.
If you're an out-of-state resident working to remove an Illinois hold on your driver's license, understanding BAIID violations is critical to your reinstatement success.
If your driver's license has been revoked due to a DUI, traffic violations, or other criminal issues in Illinois, the reinstatement process can be daunting. Many applicants face denial from the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS), prolonging their time without driving privileges.