Certain changes have been introduced to Maine drunk driving penalties after the state passed some new dui laws in 2010. As per the new laws, people who committed second or third dui offence before September 1, 2008 can apply to get their license suspension terminated, but it will be mandatory for them to get an ignition interlock device installed in all those vehicles that they operate. It means, their driving license may again be suspended if they are found to be driving a vehicle without this device.
First Dui Conviction In Maine
- You will have to pay $500 as monetary fine.
- Your driving license will be suspended for a period of ninety days.
- One month in jail imprisonment
Second Dui Conviction In Maine
The following Maine drunk driving penalties apply when you get convicted in a dui case for a second time.
- Jail imprisonment for a period of 180 days
- At least $1000 (mandatory) of monetary fine
- Your driving license will be suspended for 36 months. However, you will have an option to apply for a restricted license after nine months from the date of suspension, but in order to be able to obtain that restricted license, you must first get an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.
Third Dui Conviction In Maine
- Your driving license will be suspended for six years. This time, it is only after three years from the date of suspension when you can apply for a restricted license (installation of ignition interlock device is mandatory to qualify for a restricted license).
- A minimum $1000 of monetary fine is mandatory.
- You will be sent to jail for a period of nine months and one day.
Fourth Dui Conviction In Maine
The fourth dui conviction will result in the following Maine drunk driving penalties.
- Driving license suspension for a period of six years. There will be no option to apply for a restricted license. Besides that, after six years of suspension, it will be mandatory for you to install an ignition interlock device in all your vehicles in order to get your license back.
- Minimum $1000 of monetary fine.
- The maximum jail imprisonment period can be as long as twenty-four months.
Refusal To Take The Chemical Test
As per the Implied Consent Laws applicable in Maine, it is legally mandatory for all drivers operating vehicles in this state to take the chemical test when asked by traffic officials. If you refuse, certain “aggravated factors” will be added to your dui case, which will result in enhanced Maine drunk driving penalties. You will face a longer period of license suspension, increased monetary fine, and additional jail time.