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What is the Illinois blood-alcohol limit?
How many drinks can you have and still drive in Illinois? I know you can have a drink without getting a drunk driving charge, but what’s the blood-alcohol limit?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
In
Illinois
, the blood-alcohol content (BAC) limit is 0.08%. For the average adult, this is the equivalent of about four standard drinks, as each drink typically raises your BAC by about 0.02%. Anything higher than 0.08% can result in a DUI charge in Illinois
.However, you are your best judge. If you’ve had one drink and feel intoxicated, don’t drive. It’s better to be safe, so err on the side of caution when getting behind the wheel after a drink or two. It’s much cheaper to pay for a taxi or rideshare service than it is to pay legal fees for a drunk driving accident or for a
DUI conviction
.Even with careful planning, however, accidents can still happen. Check out the
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