Illinois could lower blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05

Illinois could lower blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05 – WGNTV (Chicago)

Right now, Utah is the only state with a 0.05 standard. Supporters of the bill point to research that shows some drivers could reach that level after just one or two drinks, arguing the change could help lower traffic deaths.

Illinois could lower blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05

Illinois lawmakers are considering a major change to the state's DUI laws that would make the legal limit one of the strictest in the country. House Bill 4333 would lower the blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Right now, Utah is the only state with a 0.05 standard. Supporters of the bill point to [...]

IL: Advocates Organizes Safety Groups in Support for House Bill Lowering BAC Limit to .05% | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

Advocates has organized a letter of support for the enactment of House Bill (HB) 4333. This legislation will lower the per se limit of alcohol-impaired driving to .05 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC), deter drunk driving and save lives. Drunk driving is a deadly, growing and costly threat to Illinois families. In 2024, there were […]