August 31, 2018 8:50 pm

New Law Toughens Penalties for Impaired Wrong-Way Drivers

Drunk driving the wrong way on Illinois roadways is now a felony. The governor has signed a bill in to law that makes wrong way driving an aggravated factor in driving under the influence of alcohol arrests. It allows for judges to allot additional penalties and longer prison terms at the sentencing phase of a trial. Chris Coffey reports.

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