Average Cost of a DUI Conviction in Illinois (2005)

From the Office of Secretary of State Jesse White
Average Cost of a DUI Conviction in Illinois
Item Costs Final Cost
Insurance High–risk insurance – an additional $1,500 a year. Required for 3 years $4,500
+
Legal Fees Uncontested plea and hardship driving permit $2,000
+
Court Costs Fine of up to $2,500. Court costs–$500. Reimbursements to law enforcement, towing and storage fees–$250. Trauma center fund–$100 $3,350
+
Income Loss Loss of 4 weeks income due to jail or community service, evaluations and remedial education classes. (Loss based on average yearly income of $40,000.) $4,000
+
Rehabilitation Remedial substance abuse class at $50 and counseling fees of $200. $250
+
Drivers License Reinstatement $500 plus $10 for a new license; $500 for multiple DUI offenders. $50 formal hearing fee. $560
+
  Total Average Cost= $14,660


Average Cost of a DUI Conviction in Illinois
Medical treatment for a crash involving injuries or fatalities $100,000+
Compensatory damages awarded to crash survivors $10,000+
In-patient substance abuse programs $3,500+
Legal fees for jury trials and civil proceedings $5,000+


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