Articles Tagged with Were You Arrested for DUI on Private Property in Chicago?

Here’s What You Need to Know

It may come as a shock, but yes—you can be arrested for DUI in Illinois even if you were on private property. Whether you were parked in your own driveway, stopped on a private lane, or inside a gated apartment complex, Illinois law allows for DUI arrests in locations that are not open to the general public. This surprises a lot of people, especially drivers in Chicago who assume DUI laws only apply on city streets or highways.

But the truth is that DUI law in Illinois casts a wide net. And if you were arrested for DUI while on private property, the law doesn’t automatically give you an escape route. Instead, the case depends on the details: your behavior, the location, your control of the vehicle, and the evidence collected.