AVERAGE COST OF A DUI CONVICTION IN ILLINOIS
| 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 |
ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A DUI CRASH
| 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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