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First offense ? Suspension of driving privileges for 12 months (eligible for a Monitoring Device Driving Permit). * ? Second or subsequent offense within five years ? Suspension of driving priv- ileges for three years.

You may have to pay a fine of $1,000 for a first-time DUI. also, there are unofficial fines that are billed as court costs and other state costs. For a first DUI offense, these costs range between $1,000 to $2,600, and they can be much higher. Further, you may be ordered to go to mandatory DUI school.

However, it's not quite as simple as just spending a night in jail. Your license will only continue to be valid in Illinois for the first 46 days after your DUI Arrest. After the 46 day period of time, your license will be suspended automatically.

Can I Still Drive Right Now After My DUI Arrest? As long as you had a valid license on the date of your arrest, you can STILL drive for 46 days after your arrest. However, at midnight on the 46th day, your license will be suspended. If you have an Illinois driver's license, the officer probably took your license.

To have driving privileges reinstated, a driver convicted of DUI must: Have a clear driving record. Undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation. ... Complete an alcohol/drug remedial education program. ... Appear before a Secretary of State hearing officer.

If you're convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, your driving privileges will be revoked for a minimum of one year for a first-time DUI criminal offense. A drunk driving conviction in Illinois will stay on your driving record for life.