Message from Jesse White, Secretary of State

I am pleased to present the 2006 Illinois DUI Fact Book, which contains statistics and other information on Illinois' efforts to combat drunk driving. In the last year, the number of people killed in alcohol-related crashes reached a historical low in Illinois; however, motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for people ages 2 to 33.

The Secretary of State's office remains at the forefront in combating this serious crime, which continues to take innocent lives. Toward that effort, my office has produced a new DUI video and several public service announcements promoting the anti-drinking and driving message. The DUI video is used by my office’s Traffic Safety Speaker's Bureau to engage adults and young people in conversations about the deadly consequences of drinking and driving. The four PSAs, which were released to television stations across the state in September 2005, target people of all ages. For more information on the DUI video or PSAs, please call the Traffic Safety Hotline at 866-247-0213.

I look forward to continuing my work with the judicial community, victim advocacy groups and members of the General Assembly to educate Illinois drivers about the dangers of drinking and driving.

Sincerely,

JESSE WHITE
Secretary of State

This edition of the DUI Fact Book is as accurate as possible at the time of publication. This manual does not cover every aspect of Illinois' DUI laws and should not be cited as a legal authority in court.