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Drunk driving / Alcohol related traffic crashes - Wisconsin Department ofTransportation Home | News | About Us | Research & Library | A-Z Index Drivers & Vehicles | Safety | Travel | Plans & Projects | State Patrol | Doing Business | Programs for Local Gov't Drunk driving Blood alcohol calculator Crashes, fatalities and injuries Economic cost Risk factors The law Arrests and convictions Offenses and penalties Resources Safety > Motorists and pedestrians > Drunk driving Drunk or drug-impaired driving is a common, but preventable, cause of traffic crashes in Wisconsin. Alcohol is involved in more than 1/3 of all fatal traffic crashes in the state, making alcohol-related traffic deaths the single largest component of all Wisconsin traffic fatalities. Prevention In spite of progress in reducing alcohol-impaired crashes, the drunk driving problem will not be solved until people change their attitudes toward drinking and driving. Avoid driving if you've been drinking . Even a small amount of alcohol in your system can impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely. Don't let your friends drive if they've had too much to drink . Someone who gets behind the wheel after he's been drinking is in danger of harming himself or others. Plan ahead . If you plan to be drinking, your evening out will be safer and more enjoyable if you have decided ahead of time how you will get home safely and who will drive. It's best to designate a driver who won't be drinking. Return to top You will need the Adobe Reader (provided free of charge) to view PDF files. For more informationabout getting your free copy of the Adobe Reader, visit WisDOT's Softwareinformation page. Questions about the content of this page: Karen Smith, karen.smith@dot.state.wi.us Last modified: January 12, 2006 Related information: 0.08 Law in Wisconsin Alcohol traffic facts Safety materials Online safety publications Breath testing Drivers & Vehicles | Safety | Travel | Plans & Projects | State Patrol | Doing Business | Programs for Local Gov't Air | Bicycles | Bus/transit | Cars | Motorcycles | Pedestrian | Rail | Trucks | Waterways Home | News | About Us | Research & Library | A-Z Index
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Illinois DUI Illinois Car Illinois DUI Guide: Lawyers, Attorneys and Drunk Driving Defense Laws Everything You Need to Know About First Offender DUI / DWI, Drinking Driving and Drugs Home | State By State Help | DUI Lawyers | Insurance Help | Breath Testers | DUI Videos Other States Illinois Topics Illinois DUI Illinois Car Insurance Illinois DUI Lawyers Illinois DUI Library Google Search Results Illinois DUI Information What Happens to First Offenders in the State of Illinois? Illinois First Offender DUI, at its least severe, is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to $2500 in fines, and up to 364 days in jail. If someone suffers great bodily harm as a result of the drunken driving, Illinois will raise the charge to a felony. The first DUI conviction can result in the loss of your license for a minimum of one year. You could also be required to attend Victim Impact Programs, be evaluated and complete any alcohol counseling required, perform community service, or any other requirements made by a Judge. STATUTORY SUMMARY SUSPENSION LAW: If you are arrested and found to have a blood alcohol content BAC of .08 percent or more and/or any impairing drug in your system while operating a motor vehicle, your driving license will be automatically suspended for three months. At the time of arrest, the officer will take your license, and if it is valid, will provide you with a temporary receipt allowing you to drive for 45 days. Your suspension begins on the 46th day from the arrest date and will not be terminated until you pay the reinstatement fee and your record is updated. DUI in general is punishable by up to 364 days in jail, and up to $2500 in fines. First offenders are eligible for supervision (not a conviction), the legal breath limit is 0.08 for alcohol, and any amount of intoxicating drug or compound in blood. A conviction results in automatic revocation (permanent deprivation) of driving priviliges in Illinois. You may challenge a suspension at a judicial hearing: To contest a summary suspension, a petition must be filed in the circuit court of venue within 90 days of receiving your notice of summary suspension. The burden of proof at a summary suspension hearing rests upon you. A hearing must be held within 30 days of the date the petition is filed, or on the first appearance date if a traffic ticket is issued for filing of the DUI charge. A person under age 21 found guilty of DUI may be ordered by a judge, as a condition of probation or discharge, to participate in the Youthful Intoxicated Driver's Visitation Program. In this case, you will undergo a comprehensive counseling session prior to visitation to determine if the program is appropriate. If approved, you may be sent on a supervised visit to a location where the results of alcoholism or DUI crashes can be viewed. If you were suspended prior to age 18, you will be required to successfully complete a driver remedial education course to make your driving privileges valid again. In addition, you may be required to submit to a complete driver’s license examination to be re-issued a driver’s license. Yes, you can one be arrested for a DUI even if you are not driving. You need only to be in "actual physical control" of a motor vehicle. For example, you could be sitting behind the wheel in park, with the engine off and the radio on, and be considered in "physical control" even though not driving. During 2001, 91 percent of drivers arrested for DUI who either failed or refused chemical testing lost their driving privileges; 82 percent of those were first offenders. Sixty-two percent of the summary suspension were for failed chemical tests, while 38 percent were for refusals. The Secretary of State's office also recorded 251 suspensions for Illinois drivers who refused chemical tests in other states. (If an Illinois driver refuses to submit to chemical testing in another state, his/her Illinois driving privileges will be suspended.) **The term "first offender” is somewhat misleading. Technically, those with a prior DUI conviction, court supervision, or reduction to reckless driving more than five years before the date of current arrest are considered first offenders even though they are ineligible for court supervision on the criminal charge of DUI. Drivers Under 21 In Illinois, the minimum legal drinking age is 21 years. Licenses for drivers under 21 are issued with a red header and a blue photo background. Effective January 2003 under 21 licenses say "Under 21 Until" ... and "Under 18 Until" .... Under 21 licenses issued prior to January 2003 have a red header above the photo and the words "Under 21." If you are under age 21 and convicted of DUI: the Secretary of State’s office will revoke your driving privileges for a minimum of two years. A second DUI conviction will result in a license revocation for a minimum of five years or until you reach age 21, whichever is longer. A third DUI conviction, which is a Class 4 felony, will result in a minimum 10-year revocation. A fourth DUI conviction will result in a lifetime revocation. Your license also will be suspended for conviction of illegal transportation or possession of alcohol. the Secretary of State’s office may issue you a restricted license after one year, but under no conditions will an RDP be issued until the age of 16. This license may be used between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. or as otherwise provided. It is valid for one year. Then, you would be evaluated again by the Secretary of State’s office. you may be fined up to $2,500 and given a jail sentence of up to one year. you may be directed to participate in a Youthful Intoxicated Driver’s Visitation Program. If you are under 21 and are arrested for any traffic violation and found to have a trace of alcohol in your system while operating a motor vehicle, your driving privileges will be suspended for three months. If you refuse to submit to testing, your driving privileges will be suspended for six months. If you are a second offender, your privileges will be suspended for 12 months if you fail or 24 months if you refuse to test. Your suspension begins on the 46th day from the notice date and will not be terminated until you pay the reinstatement fee and your record is updated. If you were suspended prior to age 18, you will be required to successfully complete a driver remedial education course to make your driving privileges valid again. In addition, you may be required to submit to a complete driver’s license examination to be re-issued a driver’s license. A traffic stop for Zero Tolerance can be upgraded to a DUI arrest depending on test results or a test refusal, at the discretion of the investigating officer. Any person under the age of 21 that is convicted of illegal consumption, attempting to purchase or possession of alcohol, or accepting an alcoholic beverage as a gift, will lose their driving privileges for one year. A person under age 21 found guilty of DUI may be ordered by a judge, as a condition of probation or discharge, to participate in the Youthful Intoxicated Driver's Visitation Program. In this case, you will undergo a comprehensive counseling session prior to visitation to determine if the program is appropriate. If approved, you may be sent on a supervised visit to a location where the results of alcoholism or DUI crashes can be viewed. If you were suspended prior to age 18, you will be required to successfully complete a driver remedial education course to make your driving privileges valid again. In addition, you may be required to submit to a complete driver’s license examination to be re-issued a driver’s license. Yes, you can one be arrested for a DUI even if you are not driving. You need only to be in "actual physical control" of a motor vehicle. For example, you could be sitting behind the wheel in park, with the engine off and the radio on, and be considered in "physical control" even though not driving. During 2001, 91 percent of drivers arrested for DUI who either failed or refused chemical testing lost their driving privileges; 82 percent of those were first offenders. Sixty-two percent of the summary suspension were for failed chemical tests, while 38 percent were for refusals. The Secretary of State's office also recorded 251 suspensions for Illinois drivers who refused chemical tests in other states. (If an Illinois driver refuses to submit to chemical testing in another state, his/her Illinois driving privileges will be suspended.) **The term "first offender” is somewhat misleading. Technically, those with a prior DUI conviction, court supervision, or reduction to reckless driving more than five years before the date of current arrest are considered first offenders even though they are ineligible for court supervision on the criminal charge of DUI. Home > State By State Help > Illinois DUI DISCLAIMER : This website provides only general information intended for those charged with drunk driving offenses. The information and news items on the site are for information only. This information is not legal advice, nor is it intended to create any binding advisory relationship. Do not take action based upon this information unless you consult with an attorney or other specialist. © 2005 Drivers Research Institute All Rights Reserved Send eMail Advertise With Us
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DUI defense exclusively . California DUI Lawyers Email Us Site Map :: Disclaimer California DUI Lawyers Resource Center Office Locations: Long Beach ~ Irvine Pasadena ~ Riverside Woodland Hills San Diego The California DUI Lawyers Resource Center is the web's most-visited resource for Drunk Driving laws , DUI penalties , criminal DUI lawyers , breathalyzers , DMV license suspensions and more, and is provided by the "Dean of DUI attorneys", Lawrence Taylor. With 34 years of experience, Mr. Taylor is the author of the leading textbooks in the field and heads a premier firm of California DUI attorneys, serving clients in Los Angeles , San Diego , Ventura , Riverside , San Bernardino and Orange County . The 8 criminal defense attorneys, who average 12 years of experience and include four former prosecutors, limit their practice to misdemeanor and felony DUI defense exclusively . The firm has been awarded the coveted A-V peer review rating ("very high to pre-eminent") by the International Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory — the highest rating awarded to lawyers and one shared by fewer than 7% of law firms in the United States — and is listed in the prestigious 2005 Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys . Mr. Taylor's criminal DUI defense firm, twice featured in the American Bar Association Journal ( Dec. 2002 and Jan. 2005 ) for its specialization and unique technical support, remains the only one approved by the California State Bar to provide continuing legal education to attorneys. DUI Lawyers' and Laymen's Guide to DUI Laws and Information The 20 Most Frequently Asked Drunk Driving Questions Mr. Taylor's 20 DUI FAQs, which is widely reproduced on legal websites throughout the internet, present answers to the questions most often asked by citizens arrested for misdemeanor or felony DUI. The Driver's Guide To DUI provides an overview of drunk driving laws, evidence, penalties, license suspension procedures and car insurance issues in layman's terms and is a valuable source of information for any driver recently charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Lawyer's Guide to DUI Defense is a comprehensive source of information for attorneys involved in drunk driving defense. Legal Research provides drunk driving resources including federal law , California law and the politics of DUI . Included are California's drunk driving Vehicle Code statutes and the complete text of the most significant U.S. Supreme Court opinions affecting DUI. DUI Lectures offers audio presentations of four of Mr. Taylor's lectures; simultaneous transcripts are available for you to listen to and/or read. These cover: Demonstrative Cross-Examination of a Police Office. Attacking Blood-Alcohol Evidence in a Drunk Driving Case. Demolishing the State's Test Results Through Cross-Examination. The DUI Exception to the Constitution. DUI Books The standard textbooks in the field, Drunk Driving Defense 5th Edition and California Drunk Driving Defense 3rd Edition by Lawrence Taylor. California's Premier DUI Law Firm . For those interested in the services of The Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor, this website provides office locations, legal information and an introduction to the firm's lawyers and staff. The firm of eight attorneys (including four former prosecutors) continues to limit its practice to the defense of drunk driving cases, with a primary clientele in Los Angeles , Orange , Riverside, San Diego , Ventura and San Bernardino Counties and remains the only one in California to provide its clients with the free services of its own technical support staff of highly qualified law enforcement, blood-alcohol and license suspension experts to assist in their defense. Each case is approached with the basic tenets of the firm in mind: A focus entirely on the DUI or vehicular manslaughter client; no other cases are accepted. Aggressive defense by highly experienced attorneys with expert technical support. Immediate steps toward reinstatement of the client's driving privileges . Re-analysis of all blood and urine samples for alcohol and preservative by the firm's toxicologist. Investigation of equipment and procedures used in each breath test. Personal attention to the client and ease of access to the attorney. Insulation of the client from having to appear in court or at hearings, unless necessary. Free initial consultation at our offices or in the privacy of the individual's home. Major credit cards readily accepted. The firm maintains offices in: Long Beach: 562-989-4774 Irvine: 949-752-1550 San Diego: 619-232-5034 Woodland Hills: 818-707-1414 Riverside: 951-369-4999 Pasadena: 626-204-2858 Mr. Taylor is nationally recognized as the foremost authority on DUI / DWI litigation and constitutionality in the United States. A former prosecutor and Fulbright Professor of Law, he was a founder of the National College for DUI Defense , served on the Board of Regents and was elected Dean for 1995-1996; he is one of only 4 attorneys in California Board-certified by the National College's American Bar Association accredited specialist program as a DUI defense specialist. Thousands of attorneys have attended over 200 drunk driving seminars in 38 states to hear his successful techniques. He is listed in Who's Who in American Law and in The Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, Wall Street Journal, Lawyer's Weekly USA , American Bar Association Journal , Los Angeles magazine, USA Today and National Law Journal . On July 25, 2002, at Harvard Law School, Lawrence Taylor was presented with the National College's "Lifetime Achievement Award". He was selected as one of Southern California's "Super Lawyers" for 2004, 2005 and 2006 in surveys of over 65,000 Los Angeles and Orange County attorneys. THE WEB'S PREMIER SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON DRUNK DRIVING LAW Home :: DUI FAQ's :: Drivers Guide :: Lawyer's Guide :: DUI Research :: DUI Checkpoints The DUI Officer :: DUI Books :: Audio Lectures :: DUI Nationally :: DUI Firms This site is hosted and maintained by: Law.Net ® :: Link to Us For further local DUI information, see the California DUI network of websites located at Los Angeles County DUI ...... Orange County DUI ...... San Diego County DUI ...... Riverside-San Bernardino County DUI ...... Ventura County DUI . Each site features general legal information in addition to local courts, law enforcement, prosecutors, etc. Return to Top © 1998 Lawrence Taylor :: All Rights Reserved
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