DUI

What types of traffic tickets can cancel an Illinois commercial driver’s license?

August 17, 2022
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NOTE: The information below was updated to account for the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Since an effective date of January 1, 2020, it is legal to possess and use cannabis recreationally in Illinois. Despite this change, drivers in Illinois can face DUI charges for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by cannabis. A commercial […]

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I got a DUI in Illinois. How can I win my summary suspension hearing?

August 11, 2022
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NOTE: This page contains new material to explain how the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act impacted DUI laws in Illinois. After this Act became effective on January 1, 2020, the possession and use of cannabis became legal for recreational purposes. Though it remains an Illinois crime to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by cannabis, […]

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What happens if I have an MDDP and drive a vehicle without a BAIID?

July 12, 2022
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NOTE: The information below includes new material to explain the impact of Public Act 100-1004, which took effect on January 1, 2019. After this Act took effect, there were changes to certain aspects of monitoring device driving permits (MDDPs) under 625 ILCS 5/6-303. When a DUI defendant agrees to participate in the Monitoring Device Driving […]

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Can I get court supervision for a first-time DUI if I have a prior reckless driving charge on my record?

June 16, 2022
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NOTE: The following information was adjusted to explain the impact of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Starting January 1, 2020, this Act made it legal to possess and use cannabis under specific conditions. This Act also led to the creation of legal limits for driving after cannabis consumption, mirroring existing standards for alcohol consumption. […]

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What if I got a DUI but I already had two supervisions in one year?

June 10, 2022
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The law in Illinois allows each defendant only two supervisions for moving violations in a year. So what happens when someone who has had two supervisions on their record gets a DUI?

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I got a ticket for driving while suspended in Illinois and this is my second offense. What happens now?

April 27, 2022
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NOTE: This page reflects new material to explain how the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (Public Act 101-0027) adjusted Illinois DUI laws on January 1, 2020. Since that time, cannabis is legal to possess and use recreationally. But it remains an Illinois DUI offense to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by cannabis. Illinois law […]

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I got a DUI and it is my third offense. What are the penalties in Illinois?

January 5, 2022
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NOTE: This article was updated to changes to Illinois DUI laws under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (Illinois House Bill 1438). After January 1, 2020, in-state residents and visitors are allowed to purchase and use cannabis recreationally. But they must refrain from operating a motor vehicle while impaired by cannabis. Or they can face […]

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How soon can I file a petition to rescind statutory summary suspension for an Illinois DUI?

November 15, 2021
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A person arrested for DUI in Illinois has a right to a hearing on the summary suspension of his driver’s license within 30 days of filing a petition to rescind.

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What are the penalties in Illinois for driving on a suspended or revoked license?

November 12, 2021
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NOTE: The article below features new information to explain the impact of Public Act 100-1004, which became Illinois law on January 1, 2019. After that date, driving on a suspended or revoked license is subject to Uniform Traffic Citations and new penalties for certain violations. Penalties If you drive while your license is suspended because […]

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How much does it cost to have a BAIID installed for an MDDP in Illinois?

September 7, 2021
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First time DUI offenders in Illinois are eligible for a special permit allowing them to drive during the statutory summary suspension, but the costs are high.

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