How Much Is an OUI in Maine? 2026 Calculator
State-specific OUI cost estimates for Maine, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
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- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Maine OUI FAQ
How much does an OUI cost in Maine?
Attorney fees for a first-offense OUI in Maine typically run $2,000 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $500 to $2,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $15,795 (range $8,068 to $24,797) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first OUI in Maine?
A first-offense OUI conviction in Maine carries a license suspension of 150 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Maine for a first OUI?
Not for a first offense. In Maine a first-offense interlock is optional: it lets you get your license back early during the suspension.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after an OUI in Maine?
Maine requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following an OUI conviction.
Can an OUI be expunged in Maine?
Maine does not allow OUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.
Maine OUI figures this calculator uses
- Fine, first OUI
- $500 to $2,000
- License suspension, first offense
- 150 days
- Ignition interlock, first offense
- Optional
- SR-22 filing period
- 3 years
- Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
- $2,000 to $7,500
- License reinstatement fee (estimate)
- $50 to $100
Statutory figures were checked against Maine law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000; accident involved?: No accident; commercial driver (cdl)?: No - standard license):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Fines & Court Fees | $1,450 |
| Attorney Fees | $4,750 |
| Bail / Bond | $75 |
| OUI School / Alcohol Education | $650 |
| SR-22 Insurance Premium Increase (3 years) | $3,600 |
| License Reinstatement Fee | $75 |
| Lost Wages (150-day suspension) | $4,945 |
| Towing & Impound | $250 |
| Estimated total (range $8,068 to $24,797) | $15,795 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense OUI in Maine comes to about $15,795, the 32nd highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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