Illinois DUI Laws

Illinois DUI Laws and Conviction Penalties

Find out how Illinois defines "driving under the influence" and the penalties you'll face (fines, jail time, and license suspension) for a first, second, and third DUI conviction.

Aggravated DUI in Illinois and Conviction Penalties

In Illinois, as in all states, it’s a crime to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. If arrested and convicted for this crime, judges typically apply a set of minimum and maximum sentencing guidelines. When determining the sentence, judges and prosecutors commonly weigh mitigating and aggravating factors.

Illinois’s Implied Consent Law Requires Drivers to Take an Alcohol or Drug Test

In Illinois, if you get pulled over for a DUI and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse? Implied Consent Illinois law requires you to take a breath, blood, or urine test if you are arrested for a DUI.

Illinois’s Open Container Laws for Alcohol and Marijuana and Violation Penalties

Illinois’s open container laws generally prohibit consuming or possessing open containers of alcohol or medical marijuana in a motor vehicle. However, alcohol-related open container violations are treated differently than those for medical marijuana. Learn about the details of these laws, including the penalties for a violation