You Drink and Drive, You Lose

              The above chart lists the major penalties for a DUI conviction. However,
there can be many more consequences, such as: loss of work time,
high risk auto insurance rates and meeting the requirements of the
Secretary of State’s Department of Administrative Hearings prior to
obtaining a restricted driving permit. A DUI offender is also required to
complete an alcohol and drug evaluation and an alcohol/drug reme-dial
education course and might be required to complete a sub-stance
abuse treatment program before driving privileges are reinstated.
Additionally, first time DUI offenders may only drive a vehicle equipped
with a BAIID device during the suspension period.
MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR DUI ARRESTS
First Second Third
Driving under the influence is illegal. Aside from concerns for the
personal safety of yourself and others, there are severe legal penalties
and economic consequences if convicted. It is important to know
that the DUI criminal charge is prosecuted in court and the driver’s
license sanctions are administered by the Secretary of State’s Office.
If convicted of DUI in Illinois, the following penalties apply:
Loss of
driving privileges
Eligible for Monitoring
Device Driving Permit
allowing driving relief
with Breath Alcohol
Ignition Interlock
Device (BAIID)
Eligible for Restricted
Driving Permit
Jail
Community
Service
Fines
BAIID Cost
Minimum 6 months
Yes
No
Up to 364 days jail
Up to 25 days
depending on facts
Up to $2,500
Approx. $110/month
during the suspension/
revocation period,
plus installation fees
Minimum 1 years
No
Yes, after 1 year and
only with a BAIID
installed in the
driver’s vehicle
Up to 364 days jail;
man-datory 5 days (or
30 days community
service)
30 days (or 5 days
in jail)
Up to $2,500
Approx. $110/month
during the suspension/
revocation period,
plus installation fees
Minimum 1 years
No
Yes, after 1 year and
only with a BAIID
installed in the
driver’s vehicle
Class 2 felony with
possible 3-7 years
imprisonment.
Man-datory 90 days
imprisonment depend-ing
on facts
Mandatory 25 days
depending on facts
Up to $25,000
Approx. $110/month
during the suspension/
revocation period,
plus installation fees
State of Illinois
Illinois Department of Transportation
The above chart lists the major penalties for a DUI conviction. However,
there can be many more consequences, such as: loss of work time,
high risk auto insurance rates and meeting the requirements of the
Secretary of State’s Department of Administrative Hearings prior to
obtaining a restricted driving permit. A DUI offender is also required to
complete an alcohol and drug evaluation and an alcohol/drug reme-dial
education course and might be required to complete a sub-stance
abuse treatment program before driving privileges are reinstated.
Additionally, first time DUI offenders may only drive a vehicle equipped
with a BAIID device during the suspension period.
MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR DUI ARRESTS
First Second Third
Driving under the influence is illegal. Aside from concerns for the
personal safety of yourself and others, there are severe legal penalties
and economic consequences if convicted. It is important to know
that the DUI criminal charge is prosecuted in court and the driver’s
license sanctions are administered by the Secretary of State’s Office.
If convicted of DUI in Illinois, the following penalties apply:
Loss of
driving privileges
Eligible for Monitoring
Device Driving Permit
allowing driving relief
with Breath Alcohol
Ignition Interlock
Device (BAIID)
Eligible for Restricted
Driving Permit
Jail
Community
Service
Fines
BAIID Cost
Minimum 6 months
Yes
No
Up to 364 days jail
Up to 25 days
depending on facts
Up to $2,500
Approx. $110/month
during the suspension/
revocation period,
plus installation fees
Minimum 1 years
No
Yes, after 1 year and
only with a BAIID
installed in the
driver’s vehicle
Up to 364 days jail;
man-datory 5 days (or
30 days community
service)
30 days (or 5 days
in jail)
Up to $2,500
Approx. $110/month
during the suspension/
revocation period,
plus installation fees
Minimum 1 years
No
Yes, after 1 year and
only with a BAIID
installed in the
driver’s vehicle
Class 2 felony with
possible 3-7 years
imprisonment.
Man-datory 90 days
imprisonment depend-ing
on facts
Mandatory 25 days
depending on facts
Up to $25,000
Approx. $110/month
during the suspension/
revocation period,
plus installation fees
State of Illinois
Illinois Department of Transportation
What are the economic consequences of a DUI?
Consult the following for specific information.
IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN A DUI CRASH,
THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS MAY APPLY:
Medical treatment for a crash involving
injuries or fatalities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000+
Compensatory damages awarded
to crash survivors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000+
In-patient substance abuse programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500+
Legal fees for jury trials and
civil proceedings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000+
Don’t drive impaired. Remember to choose a sober
designated driver BEFORE you go out or take a cab.
It will save you not only time and money, but maybe your
life and the lives of others.
Printed by authority of the State of Illinois, 0300-11, 10/10, 10M
AVERAGE COST OF A DUI CONVICTION IN ILLINOIS
Item Cost Final Cost
Insurance
Legal fees
Court Ordered
Fines
BAIID COST
Income Loss
Rehabilitation
Driver’s License
Reinstatement
High-risk insurance – an additional
$1,500 a year. Required for 3 years.
Uncontested plea and hardship
driving permit.
Fine up to $2,500. Law Enforcement
Equipment Fund:-$500. Lab Fee: $150
Reimbursement to law enforcement,
towing and storage fees - $500.
Trauma center fund - $100.
Approx. $110/month during the
suspension/revocation period, plus
$100 installation fee.
Loss of 4 weeks income due to jail or
community service, court appearances,
evaluations and remedial education
classes. (Loss based on average yearly
income of $40,000.)
Evaluation at $150 and basic remedial
substance abuse class at $250.
$500 plus $10 for a new license;
$500 for multiple DUI offenders,
$50 formal hearing fee.
TOTAL AVERAGE COST =
$4,500
$5,000
$3,750
$760
$4,000
$400
$560
$18,970
What are the economic consequences of a DUI?
Consult the following for specific information.
IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN A DUI CRASH,
THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS MAY APPLY:
Medical treatment for a crash involving
injuries or fatalities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000+
Compensatory damages awarded
to crash survivors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000+
In-patient substance abuse programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500+
Legal fees for jury trials and
civil proceedings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000+
Don’t drive impaired. Remember to choose a sober
designated driver BEFORE you go out or take a cab.
It will save you not only time and money, but maybe your
life and the lives of others.
Printed by authority of the State of Illinois, 0300-11, 10/10, 10M
AVERAGE COST OF A DUI CONVICTION IN ILLINOIS
Item Cost Final Cost
Insurance
Legal fees
Court Ordered
Fines
BAIID COST
Income Loss
Rehabilitation
Driver’s License
Reinstatement
High-risk insurance – an additional
$1,500 a year. Required for 3 years.
Uncontested plea and hardship
driving permit.
Fine up to $2,500. Law Enforcement
Equipment Fund:-$500. Lab Fee: $150
Reimbursement to law enforcement,
towing and storage fees - $500.
Trauma center fund - $100.
Approx. $110/month during the
suspension/revocation period, plus
$100 installation fee.
Loss of 4 weeks income due to jail or
community service, court appearances,
evaluations and remedial education
classes. (Loss based on average yearly
income of $40,000.)
Evaluation at $150 and basic remedial
substance abuse class at $250.
$500 plus $10 for a new license;
$500 for multiple DUI offenders,
$50 formal hearing fee.
TOTAL AVERAGE COST =
$4,500
$5,000
$3,750
$760
$4,000
$400
$560
$18,970