Legal Opinion
Dixon v. Love
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided May 16, 1977No. 75-1513PublishedCited by 559 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Blackmun
The issue in this case is whether Illinois has provided constitutionally adequate procedures for suspending or revoking the license of a driver who repeatedly has been convicted of traffic offenses. The statute and administrative regulations provide for an initial summary decision based on official records, with a full administrative hearing available only after the suspension or revocation has taken effect.
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The case centers on § 6-206 of the Illinois Driver Licensing Law (c. 6 of the Illinois Vehicle Code). The section is entitled “Discretionary authority to suspend or revoke license or…
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