Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Illinois?

Jul 23, 2026

Are DUI checkpoints legal in Illinois? Attorney Joshua Boardman from Combs Waterkotte discusses everything you need to know about Illinois DUI charges, including first-time DUI, second DUI, Illinois DUI laws, DUI defense strategies, CDL DUI charges, and more.

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Scott Michael Dunn: Are DUI checkpoints legal in Illinois?

Joshua Boardman: Generally, DUI checkpoints in the state of Illinois, they need to be announced within conditions. And what I mean by that is they have to be publicly announced. They cannot be randomized. Otherwise, they’re generally not allowed.

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