| in Chicago, Illinois: | | | | driver is below the age of 21, he is convicted under the |
| Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Impaired | | | | DWI offence even if there is a slight trace of alcohol in |
| (DWI) is a serious offence in the State of Illinois. | | | | his blood. You are convicted even if you refuse to |
| Offender has to face harsh punishments for violation | | | | take the sobriety test conducted by the officials on the |
| and charge under DWI. The fact that you were | | | | spot. |
| intoxicated at the time of driving the vehicle and your | | | | Penalties for DWI limit in Chicago, Illinois: |
| Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is equal to or more than | | | | Conviction results in automatic revocation of driving |
| .08 are enough offences for a DWI charge in the Illinois. | | | | privilege in the state of Illinois. Minimum one |
| DWI Limit in Illinois: | | | | year’s jail term and a fine of up to $2,500 are |
| Various sobriety tests are conducted by officials on | | | | charged for a conviction under DWI. While failing a |
| the spot. Test such as Blood content or Breathalyzer | | | | BAC test results in a 3 months suspension of license, |
| are conducted on the person who is said to be driving | | | | refusing a BAC test results in 6 months suspension. In |
| under the influence of alcohol. Where the test results | | | | both the cases you are eligible for a driving permit on |
| are such that the BAC count is equal to or more than | | | | the 31st day of suspension. |
| .08% then, the driver is said to have failed the sobriety | | | | If the convict is below the age of 21 then he is fined up |
| test and hence convicted under DWI offence. The | | | | to a maximum of $2,500 and suspension of license is |
| legal drinking age in the state is 21 years. Where the | | | | up to a maximum period of 2 years. |