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National Holiday Lifesaver Weekend
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced today its involvement in a nationwide effort to raise awareness and increase enforcement over the upcoming weekend. By participating in National Holiday Lifesaver Weekend, December 17-19, the ISP joins hundreds of other police agencies across the country in emphasizing traffic safety during a key weekend of the holiday season.
In addition, Governor George Ryan has proclaimed December "Drunk and Drugged Driving (3-D) Prevention Month" in Illinois. In observance of 3-D month, Illinois State Police officers have attached red ribbons to their squad car antennas in support of MADD’s (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) "Tie One on for Safety" campaign.
Illinois State Police Director Sam W. Nolen is asking members of the public to join troopers in "Lights on For Life" Day, December 17, by driving with their headlights on throughout the day. "Out of respect for those who have lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes, we are asking motorists to join us by turning their ‘lights on for life’. This is an excellent way to show support for anti-impaired driving efforts," Nolen said.
According to Nolen, last year 142 persons lost their lives on Illinois roadways during the month of December -- 50 of these deaths were alcohol-related. In an effort to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities, police and sheriffs’ departments across the country and in Illinois will be out in force with saturation patrols, roadside safety checks, and public awareness efforts to stop impaired driving, speeding, and aggressive driving.
"The holidays can be magic or they can be tragic," Nolen observed. "Driving impaired is one of the most direct routes to tragedy. We ask motorists to stay safe and sober, and join us in our efforts to prevent the senseless tragedies that can come with drinking and driving," he concluded.
In a DUI arrest, depending on the state, the officer will order you to take either a breath or blood test
If you fail (or refuse to take) a breath test, the arresting officer will take your license, and give you a yellow temporary license (Notice/Sworn Report/Temporary License). If your license was valid, the temporary license will be valid for 30 days from the date of arrest. In a blood test, the officer will send the Notice/Sworn Report / Temporary License to the DMV to issue a temporary license by mail.
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Most states now have some kind of child endangerment statute. Currently, 27 states have statutes that create special sanctions for cases of driving under the influence while the offender is transporting a child at the time of the offense.
Ignition Interlock Devices
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The courts may require first and repeat DUI offenders to use Ignition Interlock Devices. To start the vehicle, the driver must blow into the device. The vehicle will not start if the driver's blood alcohol content exceeds 0.05%.
OUI
Definition:
OUI is operating or attempting to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. "Intoxicants" are any substance, including alcohol and both illegal and prescription drugs. A person is "under the influence" if their mental or physical faculties are impaired to the slightest degree, regardless of whether it affects the a actual operation of the vehicle.
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