Maine Drunk Driving Laws

• BAC Limit: 0.08
• Enhanced Penalty BAC Level: 0.15
• Zero Tolerance Level: 0
• Implied Consent Law: Yes
• License Suspension 1st Offense: 90 Days
• License Suspension 2nd Offense: 18 Months
• License Suspension 3rd Offense: 4 Years
• Mandatory Jail Time: After 2nd Offense
• Mandatory Alcohol Education: Yes
• Mandatory Alcohol Treatment: Yes
• Ignition Interlock Device: Yes
• Vehicle Confiscation: Yes
• Hardship License: Yes
• Open Container Law: For driver and passengers

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Maine Drunk Driving Fatalities

Maine Drunk Driving News

Maine Quietly Passes a New DUI Law DUIAttorney.com During the summer, the Maine Legislature quietly passed a bill that will forever change the rules of DUI defense in the state. Whether or not that change is ... more...

Carpentersville man charged with sixth DUI Chicago Daily Herald, IL By Lenore T. Adkins | Daily Herald Staff A repeat DUI offender from Carpentersville remained behind bars Monday after police arrested him on his sixth such offense. Donald R. Ellinger, 50, of the 1200 block more...

Ventura man arrested in crash that injured tow truck driver Ventura County Star, CA Police did not immediately identify him Barnes was treated at the same hospital, then booked into Ventura County Jail on suspicion of Felony DUI and misdemeanor being under the influence of a more...

Man in serious condition after jumping from I-70 overpass Kansas City Star, MO A man fleeing a DUI checkpoint early today in Kansas City remained in serious condition after jumping off an interstate overpass. Shortly after 2:30 am, police manning a sobriety checkpoint at Six more...

Two die, twins hurt in alcohol-related freeway crash San Francisco Chronicle, USA The driver was hospitalized with major injuries and is expected to be arrested on suspicion of felony DUI, authorities said. The fatal Memorial Day crash prompted the CHP to close all northbou more...