DUI LAWS

Maryland Drunk Driving Laws & Consequences

Legal Drinking Age: 21

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) 21 and Over:
.08 BAC
.07 BAC for DWI

Automatic License Revocation:
License can be taken for refusing to take the test or for having a .08 BAC or higher. DUI convictions w/refusal result in additional up to $500 fine & 2 month jail sentence.

1st Offense DUI/DWI:
DUI
Fine: Up to $1,000
Jail: Up to a year
Revoke License: Six months - 12 points on your license
DWI
Fine: Up to $500
Jail Up to 60 days
Suspend License: 60 days - 8 points on your license

2nd Offense DUI/DWI:
DUI
Fine: Up to $2,000
Jail: Up to two years with a mandatory minimum of 5 days
Revoke License: 12 months
Suspend License: 1 year, 3-12 months Ignition Interlock period - 12 points on your license - Alcohol abuse assessment and program
DWI
Fine: $500
Jail Up to a year
Suspend License: Up to 120 days - 8 points on your license

3rd Offense DUI/DWI:
DUI
Fine: Up to $3,000
Jail: Up to three years
Revoke License: 18 months
DWI
Fine:Up to $500
Jail Up to a year
Suspend License: Up to 12 months

Adults/Parents Who Aid Minors in Obtaining Alcohol:
Fine: Fine up to $500
Repeated offenses: Fine up to $1,000

2009 Maryland Materials

2009 Maryland Radio Spot
2009 Maryland Press Release
2009 Maryland Fact Sheet