Maine OUI Costs (2026)
State-specific OUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Maine.
Calculate your Maine OUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense OUI in Maine costs about $15,795, the 32nd highest of the 50 states (median of our state estimates: $17,615). Use the calculators below for your own situation.
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How much does an OUI cost in Maine?
Add up the fine ($500-$2,000), attorney fees (our estimate: $2,000-$7,500), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense OUI in Maine at about $15,795, within a range of $8,068 to $24,797, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal OUI term in Maine?
Maine uses the term "OUI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.15% BAC.
How long is your license suspended for a first OUI in Maine?
A first-offense OUI in Maine carries a license suspension of 150 days, and a second offense carries a license suspension of 3 years (1095 days). Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Maine?
Not for a first offense. In Maine a first-offense interlock is optional: it lets you get your license back early during the suspension. We estimate the monthly cost at about $80.
Does Maine require SR-22 insurance after an OUI?
Yes. Maine requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following an OUI conviction. We estimate the typical premium increase at 50-100%.
When does an OUI become a felony in Maine?
In Maine, an OUI becomes a felony on the third offense within 10 years. Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Maine.
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; an attorney in Maine can tell you whether any apply.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after an OUI arrest in Maine?
In Maine, you have 10 days from the date the suspension takes effect to request a hearing on your license (29-A M.R.S. § 2483(1)). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Maine have to charge you with an OUI?
In Maine, the state generally must file OUI charges within 3 years of the alleged offense. This deadline reflects a first-offense misdemeanor OUI; felony cases can carry a different filing window. If you are charged, an attorney can confirm how the deadline applies to your case.
Can you get a hardship or restricted license after an OUI in Maine?
Maine generally offers a hardship or restricted license that can let you keep driving for work, school, or treatment during part of an OUI suspension. Eligibility and conditions depend on your offense level and the court, so confirm the current rules for your situation.
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