People v. Meece

The Secretary of State (Secretary) appeals a trial court order granting a judicial driving permit to Scot Meece. The Secretary argues the trial court’s action was beyond the scope of section 6 — 206.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat., 1986 Supp., ch. 95½, par. 6 — 206.1). We agree and reverse the trial court’s order.

On October 10, 1986, Meece was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 95½, par. 11 — 501), and subsequently, his driving privileges were suspended for three months (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 95½, par. 11 — 501.1). The…