Driving under the influence is a serious offense with serious consequences. DUI refers to driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, including any legal or illegal substance that causes impairment. Illinois classifies DUI as a violent crime and a conviction is never expunged from a dri¬ ver’s record. Regardless of age, driving is a privilege and one not to be taken lightly. I urge you to familiarize yourself with Illinois’ DUI laws and think twice before drinking and getting behind the wheel of a car. It’s not only against the law, it could kill you, your friends or family members, and innocent people who share the road with you. Please, Drive Safe, Drive Sober. DUI IN ILLINOIS .08 BAC - It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or more. A driver also can be convicted of DUI with a BAC of more than .05 if additional evidence is present. Zero Tolerance — Drivers under age 21 are prohib- I ited from driving with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their systems. Consent to Testing — When operating a motor vehicle in Illinois, drivers automatically consent to submit to certain tests, including breath, blood or urine, to deter¬ mine if he/she is driving under the influence. REFUSING A CHEMICAL TEST - DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSION Zero Tolerance DUI-Under 21 DUI-21 & Over First offense: 6 months 12 months 12 months Second or subsequent offense: 24 months 36 months 36 months FAILING A CHEMICAL TEST - DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSION Zero Tolerance DUI-Under 21 DUI-21 & Over First offense: 3 months 6 months 6 months Second or subsequent offense: 12 months 12 months 12 months 7 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES Suspension — Temporary loss of driving privileges for; a specific length of time. Suspended drivers must com¬ ply with all requirements and pay any fees to obtain reinstatement of driving privileges. |j I Revocation — Loss of driving privileges with no guarantee of reinstatement. At the end of a revocation period, a driver may apply for a reinstatement hearing. A hearing officer will determine whether the driver should be granted permission to have his/her driving privileges restored. BAUD —Any qualified first-time DUI offender who wishes to obtain driving privileges must have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAUD) installed in his/her vehjcle(s). I Vehicle Impoundment/Seizure — A driver may have his/her vehicle impounded or seized for DUI or other alco¬ hol-related offenses. Local home rules may have unique provisions for vehicle impoundment and/or seizure. ■$ DUI PENALTIES* Conviction Jail Sentence Fine Driving Privileges First conviction: Possible 1 year $2,500 1 -year revocation (Misdemeanor) 2-year revocation (Under 21) Second conviction: Possible 1 year $5,000 5-year revocation (Misdemeanor) Third conviction: Possible 3-7 years $25,000 10-year revocation Fourth Conviction: Possible 3-7 years $25,000 Lifetime revocation In addition to these penalties, a DUI conviction may result in the suspension of vehicle license plates, high insurance * costs, mandatory alcohol evaluation and treatment, and coud/attorney fees. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA DUI/ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSES 3 0112 120252470 Aggravated DUI — Driving under the influence and d (. I l. (1) involved in a crash resulting in a death or per¬ DESIGNATE A DRIVER sonal injury; (2) driving a school bus with children; 12 c |j (3) driving without a valid driver’s license/permit or STAY OVERNIGHT insurance; (4) arrested for a third or subsequent DUI; or (5) have a previous history of reckless homi¬ cide or aggravated DUI involving a death. USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Reckless Homicide — DUI involving a crash in which an individual (not the driver) sustains person¬ al injuries or death. DUI Child Endangerment — DUI while transport¬ For more information about ing a child under age 16. Illinois DUI laws, please consult the Secretary of State’s DUI Fact Book at: Driving Under the Extreme Influence of Alcohol — DUI with a BAC of .16 or more. WWW.CVBERDRIVEILLINOIS. COM Illegal Transportation/Open Container — A driver and passengers over age 21 may be ticketed if open alcoholic beverages are present in the pas¬ To schedule a presentation on DUI and senger area of a vehicle. Drivers under age 21 face traffic safety laws, please contact: suspension/revocation of their driving privileges. Secretary of State Illegal Consumption/Possession — A person 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway under age 21 (does not have to be operating a motor Springfield, IL 62723 vehicle) who consumes, possesses, purchases or receives alcohol. 866-247-0213 (presentations) Contributing to DUI — A person who knowingly allows another individual to operate his/her vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Parental/Adult Responsibility — A parent or adult who knowingly allows individuals under age 21 to drink in their home or on their private property. If the action results in great bodily harm or death of some¬ one, the adult may be charged with a felony result¬ ing in 1-3 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. O Printed on recycled paper. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. July 2011 — 50 M — DSD A 245