Maine DUI Laws

If you’ve been arrested for DUI / DWI in Maine, the first thing you should do is talk with an experienced Maine DUI lawyer!  Maine DUI laws are complex and an experienced Maine DUI lawyer will be able to negotiate the best possible outcome.  Call 1.855.700.0754 for a FREE Maine DUI consultation with a local DUI lawyer.

Like all other states in America, the BAC legal limit in Maine for individuals over 21 is .08%.  Maine does have a zero-tolerance law meaning anyone under the age of 21 will be charged with DUI for a BAC greater than .00%.  The commercial BAC limit in Maine is .04%.  Anyone found to have a BAC higher than these limits will be charged with DUI in the state of Maine.

Yes, Maine does have a enhanced or aggravated DUI charge if your BAC limit is over 0.15%

Maine DUI laws include “implied consent”, which means you are required to submit to field sobriety tests or chemical testing, or you will face serious consequences.  On the 1st refusal you will face a 275 day license suspension, a 2nd refusal is a 18 month license suspension and the 3rd refusal will result in a 4 year license suspension and possible fine.

Unlike some other states, Maine DUI laws do allow confiscation of vehicles.

Yes, license suspension or revocation will occur if you are convicted of DUI / DUII in Maine.  The duration of a suspension varies by the type of DUI offense in Maine.  A first time DUI / DUII offense in Maine requires 90 days suspension, second DUI / DUII offense is a 3 year suspension, and a third DUI / DUII offense is a 6 year suspension.

Yes, Maine DUI laws require the use of ignition interlock devices upon a DUI conviction.

A first time DUI conviction in Maine can cost between $7,000 – $10,000.

Yes, definitely.  If you are convicted of DUI / DUII in Maine, your insurance could increase by $3,600 to $6,000.

Yes, If convicted of a DUI offense in Maine you may face up to 30 days in jail.