WOMEN RECEIVING DUI'S ON THE RISE

For most of the last decade, the statistics have held steady that the vast majority of people receiving DUI's in Illinois are male, about 77%.  However, that trend is beginning to change.  In the 1980's, only about 10% of DUI's were given to women, however, in the last 18 months, statistics are showing that women received 31% of the DUI's, and that number is rising.  Researchers have begun investigating why that may be, but there are no solid answers yet.

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NEW DUI LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED

Under a new proposed law, an individual who has received a lifetime ban from driving due to multiple DUI convictions could receive one final chance for restricted driving privileges.  The individual would have had to wait at least five years from the issuance of the ban, have been alcohol/drug free, and complete a formal hearing with the Secretary of State.  If granted, these driving privileges would only be for specific hardships, such as driving to and from work.  The bill has been previously proposed, but only now may have sufficient support for passage.

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