Illinois DUI Laws
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| "Per Se" BAC Limit | 0.08 Percent |
| Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit | 0.00 Percent |
| Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit | 0.16 Percent |
| Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test? | Yes |
Illinois DUI Laws: Select Penalties | |
| Minimum License Suspension or Revocation (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense) | Pre-conviction: 3 months / 1 year / 1 year; Post-conviction: 1 year / 5 years / 10 years |
| Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment | Both |
| Vehicle Confiscation Possible? | Yes |
| Ignition Interlock Device Possible? | Yes (Required for repeat offenders, and often when granting restricted license) |
Illinois DUI Resources:
- Illinois DWI Statute: Driving While Intoxicated (Ill. Stat. 18-8004).
- DUI Fact Book - Detailed information on Illinois DUI laws, penalties, along with statistilcs and education information on drunk driving (Illinois Secretary of State).
- Road to Reinstatement - Pamphlet charting the path necessary to license reinstatement after a DUI (Illinois Secretary of State).
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