Illinois State Driving Laws for Seniors & Elderly Drivers

State Driving Laws in Illinois

Specific rules for older drivers

For those 75 and older, vision and road test required, and no renewal by mail.

Standard driver's license renewal

License renewed: Every 2 years for those 81 to 86 years, and every year for those 87 and older. Every 4 years for those under age 81.
Renewal conditions: For those under 75 with a clean driving record and no medical report (based on physician or community member filing a report questioning driving ability or physical or cognitive skills), mail-in or telephone renewal available every other cycle.
Vision test: Yes, for those 75 and older, and for in-person renewal.
Written test: Every 8 years if traffic convictions have occurred.
Road test: Yes, for those 75 and older.

For more information

Driver Services Department
2701 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62723
217-782-6212

Driver Services Department
17 N. State Street, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60602
312-793-1010 or 800-252-8980
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/home.html