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Can you get a DUI for driving high in Illinois?

I see lots of signs about driving while you’re high being dangerous. Do you actually get into legal trouble for driving high in Illinois, or are they just trying to scare you?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While those signs can be fear-inducing, it’s possible to get a DUI for driving high in
Illinois
. It’s true that marijuana has been legalized for recreational and medical use in Illinois, but driving high is still a crime due to the danger that impaired driving poses to you and other drivers.
The difference between driving high and driving drunk, however, is that it’s not immediately obvious when a driver is high. While drunk drivers will often give themselves away with the smell of alcohol, slurred words, or a wobbly disposition, high drivers may appear completely composed at first glance.
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