Chapter 6: Driving Under the Influence

What is the number one killer on American roadways? What is the number one killer on American roadways? Alcohol Alcohol

How does alcohol affect the body? How does alcohol affect the body? Vision Vision Slows reaction time Slows reaction time Judgement and reasoning Judgement and reasoning

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Blood alcohol concentration is a measurement of the amount of alcohol in your body system Blood alcohol concentration is a measurement of the amount of alcohol in your body system Blood alcohol concentration can be tested three ways: Blood alcohol concentration can be tested three ways: Breathalyzer Breathalyzer Blood Blood Urine Urine

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) It is illegal to drive if your BAC is.08 percent or more It is illegal to drive if your BAC is.08 percent or more A driver can be convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your BAC is less than.08 percent and your driving ability is impaired A driver can be convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your BAC is less than.08 percent and your driving ability is impaired

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Your Blood alcohol concentration can be affected by: Your Blood alcohol concentration can be affected by: The amount you drink The amount you drink Your body weight or size Your body weight or size Food you have consumed Food you have consumed Tolerance Tolerance

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) What drink contains the most alcohol? What drink contains the most alcohol? 12 ounces of beer 12 ounces of beer 5 ounces of wine 5 ounces of wine 1.5 ounces of hard liquor 1.5 ounces of hard liquor They all pack the same punch They all pack the same punch

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) What is the best way to remove the effects of alcohol from the body? What is the best way to remove the effects of alcohol from the body? Time Time

DUI Laws Driving Under the Influence is a serious offense that is classified in Illinois as a violent crime Driving Under the Influence is a serious offense that is classified in Illinois as a violent crime If convicted of a DUI, the offense will permanently remain on your driving record If convicted of a DUI, the offense will permanently remain on your driving record

Implied Consent Law When a driver signs their driver’s license, you automatically consent to submit to an alcohol test if an officer feels you are under the influence When a driver signs their driver’s license, you automatically consent to submit to an alcohol test if an officer feels you are under the influence

Statutory Summary Suspension Law If you are arrested for driving with a BAC of.08 percent or more, your driving privileges will be suspended If you are arrested for driving with a BAC of.08 percent or more, your driving privileges will be suspended 1 st time offense: suspension of license for 6 months 1 st time offense: suspension of license for 6 months 1 st time refusal: suspension of license for one year 1 st time refusal: suspension of license for one year

Statutory Summary Suspension Law 2 nd offense within five years: suspension of license for one year 2 nd offense within five years: suspension of license for one year 2 nd offense refusal within five years: suspension of license for three years 2 nd offense refusal within five years: suspension of license for three years

Statutory Summary Suspension Law At the time of arrest, the officer will take your driver’s license and provide you with a temporary receipt allowing you to drive for 45 days At the time of arrest, the officer will take your driver’s license and provide you with a temporary receipt allowing you to drive for 45 days Your suspension begins on the 46 th day and will not be terminated until you pay the reinstatement fee and your record is updated Your suspension begins on the 46 th day and will not be terminated until you pay the reinstatement fee and your record is updated

DUI Conviction In addition to a statutory summary suspension, you may be convicted of driving under the influence In addition to a statutory summary suspension, you may be convicted of driving under the influence 1 st offense: Loss of license one year 1 st offense: Loss of license one year 2 nd offense within 20 years: Loss of license for five years 2 nd offense within 20 years: Loss of license for five years

DUI Conviction A DUI conviction will also subject you to filing Financial Responsibility Insurance called (SR22) A DUI conviction will also subject you to filing Financial Responsibility Insurance called (SR22) This high risk insurance must be held for a minimum of three years This high risk insurance must be held for a minimum of three years

Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Any Illinois driver who is a first time DUI offender and wishes to obtain driving relief during the statutory summary suspension period is required to have a BAIID installed in their vehicle Any Illinois driver who is a first time DUI offender and wishes to obtain driving relief during the statutory summary suspension period is required to have a BAIID installed in their vehicle The DUI driver is responsible for all costs associated with a BAIID The DUI driver is responsible for all costs associated with a BAIID

Aggravated DUI Any DUI conviction associated with a death or personal injury while in an accident Any DUI conviction associated with a death or personal injury while in an accident

Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages/Open Container It is illegal for anyone to drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle It is illegal for anyone to drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle The driver and passengers may be issued a traffic citation The driver and passengers may be issued a traffic citation Passengers on chartered buses used for non-school purposes, motor homes, mini motor homes and limousines are exempt Passengers on chartered buses used for non-school purposes, motor homes, mini motor homes and limousines are exempt

Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages/Open Container It is illegal to have alcohol in the vehicle if the container has been open It is illegal to have alcohol in the vehicle if the container has been open

Contributing to a DUI It is illegal to allow someone to drive your vehicle if you know that person is under the influence It is illegal to allow someone to drive your vehicle if you know that person is under the influence Providing alcohol to a person under the age of 21 will result in a fine up to $2,500.00, jail time of up to one year and have your driving privileges suspended Providing alcohol to a person under the age of 21 will result in a fine up to $2,500.00, jail time of up to one year and have your driving privileges suspended

Drivers Under Age 21 In Illinois, the minimum legal drinking age is 21 In Illinois, the minimum legal drinking age is 21 Driver’s licenses for persons under age 21 are printed vertically (See inside back cover) Driver’s licenses for persons under age 21 are printed vertically (See inside back cover)

Drivers Under Age 21 Under 21 DUI Conviction: Under 21 DUI Conviction: Loss of driving privileges for two years, fine and possible jail time Loss of driving privileges for two years, fine and possible jail time Zero Tolerance Law: Zero Tolerance Law: Found to have any trace of alcohol in your system while operating a vehicle Found to have any trace of alcohol in your system while operating a vehicle

Zero Tolerance Continued 1 st time offense- 3 months suspension of driver’s license 1 st time offense- 3 months suspension of driver’s license 1 st time offense (refusal) - 6 months suspension of driver’s license 1 st time offense (refusal) - 6 months suspension of driver’s license 2 nd time offense- 1 year suspension of driver’s license 2 nd time offense- 1 year suspension of driver’s license 2 nd time offense (refusal) – 2 year suspension of driver’s license 2 nd time offense (refusal) – 2 year suspension of driver’s license

Zero Tolerance Continued Your suspension begins on the 46 th day from the notice date and will not be terminated until you pay reinstatement fee and your record is updated Your suspension begins on the 46 th day from the notice date and will not be terminated until you pay reinstatement fee and your record is updated

Zero Tolerance Continued Any person under 21 who is convicted of illegal consumption, purchase, possession or receiving alcohol will lose their driving privileges for 6 months Any person under 21 who is convicted of illegal consumption, purchase, possession or receiving alcohol will lose their driving privileges for 6 months Any person who receives court supervision for any of these offenses will lose their driving privileges for three months Any person who receives court supervision for any of these offenses will lose their driving privileges for three months

Prevention of Drinking and Driving Do not drink alcoholic beverages Do not drink alcoholic beverages Have a designated driver Have a designated driver Call someone to drive you home (parents, friends or taxi driver) Call someone to drive you home (parents, friends or taxi driver) Walk home (buddy system) Walk home (buddy system) Take a bus (buddy system) Take a bus (buddy system) Stay the night (friends/motel) Stay the night (friends/motel) Drink at home Drink at home Limit amount of alcohol consumed Limit amount of alcohol consumed