Fitzpatrick v. Edgar

Plaintiff John T. Fitzpatrick appeals from a Sangamon County circuit court order upholding the defendant Secretary of State’s (Secretary’s) decision refusing to reinstate plaintiff’s driving privileges. We affirm.

The Secretary revoked plaintiff’s driving privileges effective May 29, 1982, pursuant to his authority under section 6 — 205(aX2) of the Illinois Vehicle Code. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 951/2, par. 6 — 205(a)(2).) This revocation followed plaintiff’s conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Plaintiff petitioned the Secretary to reinstate his driving privileges,…