IL DMV IL DMV DUI and Impaired Driving Laws 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Illinois, a first-time DUI conviction results in a license suspension of at least:
- 1 month
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 1 year
A first-time DUI conviction in Illinois results in a minimum one-year driver's license revocation.
Question 2: Illinois defines driving under the influence to include impairment by:
- Alcohol only
- Illegal drugs only
- Both alcohol and drugs (Correct answer)
- Only prescription drugs
Correct answer: Both alcohol and drugs
Illinois DUI law covers impairment by alcohol, illegal drugs, and even legally prescribed medications.
Question 3: For a driver under 21 in Illinois, what BAC level triggers a DUI charge?
- 0.08%
- 0.05%
- Any detectable amount (0.00%)
- 0.02% (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 0.02%
Illinois has a zero-tolerance law for drivers under 21 — a BAC of 0.02% or higher triggers a DUI.
Question 4: In Illinois, a second DUI conviction within 20 years results in:
- License suspended 6 months
- License revoked for 5 years
- Mandatory jail time
- Both revocation and mandatory jail time (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Both revocation and mandatory jail time
A second DUI conviction within 20 years in Illinois results in a 5-year revocation and mandatory minimum jail time.
Question 5: Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension for failing a chemical BAC test on a first offense lasts:
- 1 month
- 3 months
- 6 months (Correct answer)
- 1 year
Correct answer: 6 months
First-time failing a chemical test results in a 6-month Statutory Summary Suspension in Illinois.
Question 6: What device may an Illinois DUI offender be required to install in their vehicle?
- GPS tracker
- Speed limiter
- Breath alcohol ignition interlock device (Correct answer)
- Dashboard camera
Correct answer: Breath alcohol ignition interlock device
Illinois courts can require DUI offenders to install a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) that prevents starting the car if alcohol is detected.
IL DMV IL DMV DUI and Impaired Driving Laws 1
In Illinois, a first-time DUI conviction results in a license suspension of at least: