§ 70.998 PENALTY.

   (A)   Whoever violates any provision of §§ 70.030 through 70.033 is guilty of a petty offense, unless such violation is declared a misdemeanor or felony under state law.

   (B)   Unlicensed driving. A violation of § 70.030 is:

      (1)   A Class A misdemeanor if the person failed to obtain a driver's license or permit after expiration of a period of revocation.

      (2)   A Class B misdemeanor if the person has been issued a driver's license or permit, which has expired, and if the period of expiration is greater than one year; or if the person has never been issued a driver's license or permit, or is not qualified to obtain a driver's license or permit because of his age.

   (C)   If a licensee is convicted of violating § 70.033 for operating a motor vehicle during a time when his license was suspended under the provisions of ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 6-306.3, then the act shall be a petty offense (provided the licensee has answered the charge which was the basis of the suspension under ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 6-306.3), and there shall be imposed no additional like period of suspension as provided in § 70.033(B).

(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 6-601)