Jail
No jail time on a first offense with no aggravating factors. 48 hours on a first offense with aggravating factors. Aggravating factors include a BAC of .15 percent or more, or traveling 30 m.p.h. or more over the speed limit, or attempting to elude an officer of the law, or having a passenger under 21 years of age.
Fine
$400.
License Suspension
90 days. The law requires an additional 275 day suspension be imposed by the court or the Secretary of State if you were transporting a passenger under 21. Reinstatement Fee: $30.
Test Refusal
If you are found guilty of OUI based on the police officer's testimony, your refusal to take a test will be considered as an aggravating factor by the judge and another suspension of 90 days, as well as mandatory 96 hours jail time, will be tacked on. Refusal to be tested results in a loss of license for at least 275 days which is consecutive to any suspension imposed for an OUI conviction (see above).
Education
1st OUI offenders with aggravating factors must participate in an alcohol education program called the Driver Education Evaluation Program (DEEP). Maine also uses the Weekend Intervention Program (WIP).
Treatment
According to your assessment determination; when you have a problem which requires treatment, you will be referred to a community-based service provider approved by the Office of Substance Abuse. Cost varies and you must pay.
Alcohol Ignition Interlock
Can be used to reduce license suspension period. The device prevents you from driving your vehicle if you have any alcohol at all in your system.
No jail time on a first offense with no aggravating factors. 48 hours on a first offense with aggravating factors. Aggravating factors include a BAC of .15 percent or more, or traveling 30 m.p.h. or more over the speed limit, or attempting to elude an officer of the law, or having a passenger under 21 years of age.
Fine
$400.
License Suspension
90 days. The law requires an additional 275 day suspension be imposed by the court or the Secretary of State if you were transporting a passenger under 21. Reinstatement Fee: $30.
Test Refusal
If you are found guilty of OUI based on the police officer's testimony, your refusal to take a test will be considered as an aggravating factor by the judge and another suspension of 90 days, as well as mandatory 96 hours jail time, will be tacked on. Refusal to be tested results in a loss of license for at least 275 days which is consecutive to any suspension imposed for an OUI conviction (see above).
Education
1st OUI offenders with aggravating factors must participate in an alcohol education program called the Driver Education Evaluation Program (DEEP). Maine also uses the Weekend Intervention Program (WIP).
Treatment
According to your assessment determination; when you have a problem which requires treatment, you will be referred to a community-
Alcohol Ignition Interlock
Can be used to reduce license suspension period. The device prevents you from driving your vehicle if you have any alcohol at all in your system.