Illinois Drunk Driving Laws

• BAC Limit: 0.08
• Enhanced Penalty BAC Level: 0.2
• Zero Tolerance Level: 0
• Implied Consent Law: Yes
• License Suspension 1st Offense: 90 Days
• License Suspension 2nd Offense: 1 Year
• License Suspension 3rd Offense: Varied
• Mandatory Jail Time: After 2nd Offense
• Mandatory Alcohol Education: No
• Mandatory Alcohol Treatment: Yes
• Ignition Interlock Device: Yes
• Vehicle Confiscation: After 3rd Offense
• Hardship License: After 30 Days
• Open Container Law: For driver and passengers

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Illinois Ignition Interlock Device Law: Effective Deterrent or Overkill? 24-7PressRelease.com (press release) The DUI law in question requires all first-time DUI offenders to install a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) in their cars. ... more...

DUI Law Saves Lives WIFR CHICAGO (AP) -- Advocates say a year-old Illinois DUI law is saving countless lives statewide. As of last Jan. 1, Illinois law requires first-time DUI ... and more » more...

6100 first-time DUI offenders get Breathalyzers in Ill. law\'s first year Fox 59 By AP CHICAGO (AP) ? Advocates say a year-old Illinois DUI law is saving countless lives statewide. As of last Jan. 1, Illinois law requires first-time DUI ... and more » more...

6100 drivers get Breathalyzers in law\'s 1st year KWQC 6 AP - December 27, 2009 9:14 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Advocates say a year-old Illinois DUI law is saving countless lives statewide. As of last Jan. ... and more » more...

WREX.com ? Rockford\'s News Leader6,100 drivers get Breathalyzers in law\'s 1st year WREX-TV AP News AP - December 27, 2009 9:14 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Advocates say a year-old Illinois DUI law is saving countless lives statewide. As of last Jan. ... and more » more...