This information is brought to by the Illinois Secretary of State and you can find the information on their website.

 

 

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

 

Penalties for DUI in Illinois vary depending on the circumstances of the arrest
and conviction. These circumstances may include the driver’s age, the driver’s
BAC level, whether the driver was transporting a child under age 16, and whether
the driver has previous DUI convictions. Any DUI offense resulting in felony
charges is classified as Aggravated DUI.

 

Third Conviction (Aggravated DUI)

 

Class 2 felony (possible imprisonment of 3-7 years, fines of up to $25,000); revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of 10 years; suspension of vehicle registration.

 

• If committed with BAC of .16 or more — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory imprisonment of 90 days and mandatory minimum fine of $2,500.

 

• If committed while transporting a child under age 16 — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children.

 

Fourth Conviction (Aggravated DUI)

 

Class 2 felony (possible imprisonment of 3-7 years, fines of up to $25,000); revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available; suspension of vehicle registration.

 

• If committed with a BAC of .16 or more — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.

 

• If committed while transporting a child under age 16 — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children.

 

Fifth Conviction (Aggravated DUI)

 

Class 1 felony (possible imprisonment of 4-15 years, fines of up to $25,000); revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available; suspension of vehicle registration.

 

• If committed with a BAC of .16 or more — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.

 

• If committed while transporting a child under age 16 — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children.

 

Sixth or Subsequent Conviction (Aggravated DUI)

 

Class X felony (possible imprisonment of 6-30 years, fines of up to $25,000); revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available; suspension of vehicle registration.

 

• If committed with a BAC of .16 or more — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.

 

• If committed while transporting a child under age 16 — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children.

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