Changes in Illinois' DUI laws take effect on Thursday
By Steve Bauer
Wednesday December 31, 2008
Beginning Thursday, anyone convicted in Illinois of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs – even a first offense – will be required to use a breath alcohol ignition interlock device, commonly known as a "breathalyzer," in place of the formerly available judicial driving permits.
The permits allowed those convicted of drunk driving to drive to and from work during a license suspension for DUI. The new permit is called a "monitoring device driving permit."
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