06/10/2026
Most people have heard that 0.08 is the legal limit. What many don’t realize is that number doesn’t tell the whole story when it comes to a DUI.
In Illinois, 0.08 is the point where the state can automatically consider you legally impaired, but you can still be charged even if your BAC is lower. Officers can rely on driving behavior, field sobriety tests, and other signs of impairment to make an arrest, which means there is no true “safe” level once alcohol is involved.
Don’t assume you’re in the clear just because you’re under the limit. Visit our website now to understand how DUI charges really work in Illinois.
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