Illinois DAH H 66 BAIID Terms & Conditions Guide

What Is Form DAH H 66?

Form DAH H 66 is the official “Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Terms and Conditions” document from the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State, Department of Administrative Hearings. Petitioners sign it to confirm they have read (or had read to them) the Supplemental Hearing Instructions and agree to all listed conditions in order to receive and keep any driving relief, such as a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP).

The form is required for individuals classified as BAIID petitioners. It emphasizes that installing a BAIID does not guarantee driving privileges—petitioners must still meet all other Secretary of State requirements and receive favorable consideration under the applicable rules.

Official resources are available on the Illinois Secretary of State website: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/baiid.html and https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/baiid/about-baiid.html.

Who Must Install a BAIID and Sign Form DAH H 66?

A BAIID is an alcohol-sensing device installed in a vehicle’s ignition system. The driver must provide a breath sample before starting the vehicle. If the sample registers a breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) of .025 or higher, the vehicle will not start. Illinois also requires a camera unit that photographs the person providing the sample.

Form DAH H 66 applies primarily to individuals seeking or holding an RDP who meet the definition of a BAIID petitioner. Key groups include:

• Drivers with two or more DUI convictions who receive any driving relief. These “BAIID multiple offenders” must install and maintain a BAIID for 1,826 consecutive days (approximately five years) in every motor vehicle registered in their name (solely or jointly).
• Drivers with a lifetime revocation who are only eligible for an RDP conditioned on BAIID use.
• Other petitioners whose driving privileges are revoked or suspended due to multiple alcohol- or drug-related offenses and who are granted restricted privileges.

Note that first-time offenders may instead use a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) with different terms and conditions. Employment exemptions may be available in limited cases under Illinois Vehicle Code Sections 6-205 and 6-206 and related administrative rules.

Key Terms and Conditions on Form DAH H 66

By signing Form DAH H 66, the petitioner agrees to the following core requirements (summarized from the official form; refer to the PDF for the complete, authoritative text):

1. Eligibility and Duration — The petitioner is only eligible for an RDP by installing and maintaining a BAIID in any vehicle operated until reinstatement. Multiple DUI offenders must also equip every registered vehicle for 1,826 consecutive days. Lifetime revocation cases require BAIID-conditioned RDPs only.
2. No Guarantee of Relief — Agreeing to install a BAIID does not guarantee driving privileges. All other Secretary of State rules must still be satisfied.
3. Installation Deadline — A BAIID must be installed within 14 days of issuance of driving relief in vehicles the petitioner drives or that are registered in their name (solely or jointly), as applicable. Failure results in denial or cancellation of relief. Multiple offenders generally may not drive unequipped vehicles without an approved employment exemption.
4. Initial and Ongoing Monitoring — The vehicle must be taken to the installer within the first 30 days for an initial monitor report and instruction on device use. Thereafter, monitoring and calibration must occur at least every 60 days. Failure may lead to cancellation of driving relief.
5. Service Notifications — The vehicle (or appropriate portion of the device) must be taken to the installer within five working days of any service or inspection notification. Failure can render the vehicle permanently inoperable until serviced at the petitioner’s expense and may result in cancellation of relief.
6. Journal Requirement — The petitioner must maintain a journal documenting unsuccessful start attempts, failed running retests, other individuals driving the vehicle, or any device problems.
7. Mandatory Service Triggers — The BAIID will require service or inspection for the initial and subsequent monitor reports; after 10 or more unsuccessful start attempts; after three readings of .05 or higher within a 30-minute period (which also causes a 24-hour lockout); after any running retest failure or refusal; and after any attempt to tamper with or circumvent the device.

Additional conditions address responses to monitor reports, alcohol readings, arrests, tampering, law-enforcement reports, hearing rights, costs, and authorization for information sharing.

Monitor Reports, Alcohol Readings, and Violations

After the initial monitor report:

• Ten or more unsuccessful start attempts trigger a letter from the Secretary of State requesting an explanation. Failure to respond within 21 days (or an inadequate response) becomes part of the performance record and is considered at future hearings.
• Failed running retests similarly require a timely, satisfactory explanation.
• Any reading of .05 or higher, or a pattern of BAC readings consistent with alcohol use, creates a rebuttable presumption of alcohol consumption. This may lead to cancellation of the RDP if the petitioner is required to abstain. Timely explanation is required.

Immediate cancellation of driving relief can occur for:

• Arrest for DUI.
• Evidence of tampering or unauthorized circumvention of the BAIID.
• A law-enforcement report showing operation of a vehicle without a required BAIID (the officer may confiscate the RDP).
• Notification that the device has been removed without prior authorization and return of the RDP.

The petitioner has the right to request an administrative hearing to contest cancellation within 60 days of the effective date. If the cancellation is upheld, the individual generally cannot apply for another RDP under the program for 90 days (with limited exceptions for voluntary surrender without qualifying violations). Monitor reports and related information may be used as evidence at administrative hearings.

Costs and Responsibilities

All costs associated with the BAIID (installation, rental, monitoring, service, etc.) are the petitioner’s responsibility and not the Secretary of State’s. An annual DUI Administration Fund fee must be paid in full prior to issuance of driving relief. Average vendor fees (subject to change and variation) have included roughly $85 for installation and about $80 per month for rental, plus the Secretary of State’s $30 monthly monitoring fee in related programs. Indigent status may provide relief in some cases—check current eligibility with the BAIID Division.

The petitioner authorizes the Secretary of State to share necessary information (name, address, driver’s license number, etc.) with the employer and BAIID manufacturer/installer to administer the program.

How a BAIID Works and Compliance Tips?

A certified BAIID must be used. The device requires a breath sample to start the vehicle and random “running retests” while driving. Photos are captured with samples. Anyone who drives the equipped vehicle must use the device; the permit holder remains responsible for all recorded activity.

Practical compliance tips for U.S. drivers in Illinois:

• Install only through an Illinois-certified BAIID vendor.
• Meet the 14-day installation deadline and all monitoring schedules.
• Keep a detailed journal as required.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to any Secretary of State correspondence.
• Never attempt to circumvent or tamper with the device.
• Notify the BAIID Unit before any planned de-installation and return any RDPs.

Contact the Illinois Secretary of State BAIID Division for questions: Springfield (greater Illinois except Cook County) at 217-524-0660 or Chicago (Cook County) at 312-814-4598; email [email protected]. Hours are typically Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Additional official information is available at https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/baiid.html.

Why Compliance Matters?

Non-compliance can result in cancellation of driving relief, extended restrictions, negative consideration at future hearings, and in some related contexts (such as driving without a required device) potential criminal penalties including Class 4 felony charges. Successful long-term compliance supports the path toward full reinstatement of driving privileges.

Form DAH H 66 is a critical legal acknowledgment. Download and carefully review the current official PDF before signing. For personalized advice, consult a qualified Illinois attorney familiar with DUI and driver’s license reinstatement matters, as this article provides general information only and is not legal advice.

Official Form Download: Illinois Secretary of State Form DAH H 66 — BAIID Terms and Conditions (PDF)