Skip to main content

SCAM ALERT:  A current text message smishing scam claims recipients owe money associated with traffic tickets, tolls, and other fines.  These are not legitimate messages from the Illinois Department of Transportation.  If you receive a message report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Illinois Department of Transportation

Don't Drink & Ride

39% of motorcyclists killed in a fatal crash had a BAC of .01 or above. Riding responsibly is a choice every rider must make. Alcohol consumption impairs your thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination—all vital abilities to riding a motorcycle safely. Please ride responsibly.

Driving under the influence is a crime. In addition to safety concerns, there are severe legal penalties and economic consequences.

Consequences of a DUI conviction could include:

  • Loss of work time
  • High-risk auto insurance rates
  • Meeting requirements of the Secretary of State’s Department of Administrative Hearings to obtain a restricted driving permit
  • Completion of an alcohol and drug evaluation, alcohol/drug remedial education course and/or a substance abuse treatment program before driving privileges are reinstated
  • Use of a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) for first-time DUI offenders during their entire suspension period

Visit the Illinois Secretary of State's website for more information on DUI penalties. 

Footer

Contact Us

Illinois Department of
Transportation
Hanley Building
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764

(217) 782-7820 or
TTY (866) 273-3681

Helpful Links

Stay Informed