Bill > SB2208

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to modify blood alcohol concentration (BAC) legal limits and penalties for driving under the influence. Specifically, the bill lowers the BAC threshold to 0.04 for one year after a first conviction and five years after a second or subsequent conviction, but only for cases where the driver's initial BAC was 0.15 or higher. The changes mean that for these specific high-BAC offenders, they will be subject to a stricter 0.04 BAC limit during the specified time periods, which is significantly lower than the standard 0.08 BAC limit. The bill maintains existing penalties for DUI offenses, including potential community service, fines, and imprisonment, but adds an additional restriction on BAC for repeat offenders with high initial alcohol levels. This modification aims to enhance public safety by imposing more stringent restrictions on drivers with a history of serious alcohol-related driving violations, particularly those who demonstrate extremely high blood alcohol levels.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2208&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104