Maryland DUI Costs (2026)
State-specific DUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Maryland.
Calculate your Maryland DUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Maryland costs about $17,028, the 29th 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 a DUI cost in Maryland?
Add up the fine ($0-$1,200), attorney fees (our estimate: $2,500-$7,500), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense DUI in Maryland at about $17,028, within a range of $9,202 to $26,742, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DUI term in Maryland?
Maryland uses the term "DUI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.15% BAC, and a separate lesser charge applies at BAC 0.07.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Maryland?
A first-offense DUI in Maryland carries a license suspension of 180 days, and a second offense carries a license suspension of 270 days. Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland requires an ignition interlock device for 6 months following a first DUI conviction. We estimate the monthly cost at about $80.
Does Maryland require SR-22 insurance after a DUI?
Maryland does not use SR-22 filings, so no separate SR-22 certificate is required. Your insurer can still raise your premium after a conviction.
When does a DUI become a felony in Maryland?
Maryland has no felony threshold based on the number of offenses in our data. Other factors, such as an injury, can change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Maryland.
Can a DUI be expunged in Maryland?
Maryland allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 15 years following completion of your sentence. Our estimate of the cost to petition: $30.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DUI arrest in Maryland?
In Maryland, you have 30 days from the date of the suspension notice to request a hearing on your license (Md. Code, Transp. § 16-205.1(f)). Requesting it within 10 days lets you keep driving until the hearing. The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Maryland have to charge you with a DUI?
In Maryland, the state generally must file DUI charges within 1 year of the alleged offense. This deadline reflects a first-offense misdemeanor DUI; 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 a DUI in Maryland?
Maryland generally offers a hardship or restricted license that can let you keep driving for work, school, or treatment during part of a DUI suspension. Eligibility and conditions depend on your offense level and the court, so confirm the current rules for your situation.
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