As parents, you may find that you need to have uncomfortable conversations with your teenagers as they grow up and prepare for adulthood. One of those conversations should be about the consequences of drinking and driving.
Illinois is a zero tolerance state when it comes to underage drinking and driving. Zero tolerance means that if your child is operating a vehicle and under the age of 21, any detectable amount of alcohol in your system can result in a suspension of driving privileges and potentially even an arrest for DUI, because, a single drink will put your child over the ‘zero tolerance’ limit.
The consequences of DUI in Illinois are steep: loss of driving privileges, up to a $2,500 fine, public service, alcohol rehabilitation classes and even possible jail time. The combination of alcohol and a youthful driver can have far worse personal consequences due to the potential for tragic accidents.
The following points may help you begin a conversation with your child about drinking and driving:
Help keep your child safe from underage DUI and its consequences by initiating a conversation with them before it is too late.