I can afford to lose my driving privileges for even one month. Is there anyway to avoid the suspension completely?
Yes, you can contest the lawfulness of the suspension. You are entitled to a hearing 30 days after you notify the State of your intention to contest the suspension. At the hearing on a Petition to Rescind the Statutory Summary Suspension, you are entitled to raise four issues: 1) Whether the police had reasonable grounds to believe you were driving under the influence. 2) Whether the police had probable cause to stop you. 3) Whether you were properly warned of your rights concerning taking and/or refusing to submit to breath or blood tests. 4) Whether you refused to take the breath or blood tests or, if you took the test, whether your blood alcohol concentration was 0.08 or more.
