State of Illinois BAIID Requirements

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First Offense DUI in Illinois

Illinois punishes drunk driving with administrative and legal penalties, and these penalties may increase depending on the specifics of the incident. First-time drivers can have their driving privileges revoked for at least one year, and those under 21 risk a two-year suspension. The offender’s vehicle registration will also be suspended. In Illinois, a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% is considered legally intoxicated. If a driver has a BAC, .16% or more, they risk additional penalties including an extra $500 fine and 100 hours of community service. If a child under 16 was present at the time of the offense, an additional $1,000 fine is added along with 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children. If the child was injured during a DUI-related crash, the incident is considered a Class 4 Felony. Offenders charged with this risk a variety of penalties including a mandatory $2,500 fine and 25 days of community service. All offenses may include additional penalties as determined by the court.

Some first-time offenders may be able to regain their driving privileges with a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) and repeat offenders may be able to do so with a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP). Both permits require the offender to install a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) from an approved provider, like (Intoxalock 877-275-8832).

Second Offense DUI in Illinois

Penalties increase for repeat DUI offenders in Illinois. Anyone convicted for a second time risks at least five days in jail or up to 240 hours of community service. Drivers can have their driving privileges revoked for up to five years if the conviction is within 20 years of their previous DUI, and their registration is suspended also. They are also subject to additional penalties and fines, which increase if a child was present for the offense, or the driver’s BAC was over .16 percent. If a minor child is present and the offender has a BAC of .16% or higher, or the child was injured, the offense is treated as a Class 2 Felony rather than a misdemeanor. In this case, harsher penalties will be applied including a mandatory fine of $5,000, 25 days performing community service that benefits children, and any other criminal or legal penalties the court sees fit to enforce.

If the offender is eligible to regain their driving privileges through a restricted driving permit, they must also install a BAIID from an approved provider like (Intoxalock 877-275-8832) to qualify.

Third Offense DUI in Illinois

Unlike a first or second offense, a third conviction for DUI is a class 2 felony in Illinois and may result in the driver having their driving privileges revoked for 10 years or more. Offenders found to have a BAC of .16 or higher risk mandatory jail time of 90 days and a minimum fine of $2,500. If a minor child under 16 was present during the offense, penalties increase to a mandatory fine of $25,000 plus 25 days of community service in a program that benefits children. Drivers who can get a restricted driving permit must install a BAIID from an approved provider like (Intoxalock 877-275-8832).

Refusal to Take a Test in Illinois

If a driver refuses to take a chemical, breath, blood, or urine test following suspected DUI, they risk having their driver’s license suspended for six months to two years, depending on the number of prior offenses.

Getting a Monitoring Device Driving Permit in Illinois

Drivers who need a car to get to and from work, school, or other obligations may be hit especially hard by having their privileges revoked. However, Illinois has an option for these drivers called a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP). To qualify, drivers must do the following:

Obtain their MDDP by filling out and mailing in the application to the Secretary of State’s office
Wait for a reply from the Secretary of State that details any fees and will let the driver know if their application was approved
Once issued, drivers must install a BAIID from a trusted provider like (Intoxalock 877-275-8832) within 14 days
If a convicted driver needs to drive their employer’s car for work, they can apply for a work exemption by providing their employer’s information

Getting a Restricted Driving Permit in Illinois

Illinois also offers a different driving permit option for repeat DUI offenders. The Restricted Driving Permit allows offenders to drive on a restricted basis according to the limits on their permit. To get an RDP, drivers must do the following:

Prove a hardship exists if they are unable to drive
Provide a current, professional alcohol and drug evaluation
Provide proof of alcohol education and treatment if required
Appear at a hearing in the Secretary of State’s Department of Administrative Hearings. At the hearing, the driver’s record is reviewed, and the hearing officer ensures that the driver is not a threat to the public if allowed to drive. A $50 filing fee is charged.
Repeat drunk driving offenders must have a BAIID installed during the time they hold their RDP