Mulligan: Law Brings Stricter Punishments for DUI's

July 17, 2002

Des Plaines…This week, legislation supported by State Representative Rosemary Mulligan (R- Des Plaines) was signed into law strengthening the State’s penalties for driving on a revoked or suspended license as the result of a DUI.

“This is a law that truly puts the safety and well-being of citizens first,” said Mulligan. “It will keep dangerous individuals off the streets and hopefully, prevent tragedies that should be avoided.”

Senate Bill 1730 became law this week and amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Criminal Code of 1961, and allows for the seizure and forfeiture of the vehicle of a person convicted of driving on a revoked or suspended license if the suspension or revocation was the result of a DUI conviction, a conviction of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, a conviction of reckless homicide, or a violation related to use of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds.

Mulligan added that there is a provision in the law that should the vehicle be the family’s only source of transportation, and the spouse of the owner shows hardship, the vehicle may be turned over to the spouse. However, this provision is only allowed once per vehicle.

For more information, contact Rep. Mulligan’s district office at (847) 297-6533.