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Drunk Driving Laws in Maryland

On Behalf of | Jul 7, 2016 | Uncategorized |

Below, you can find the latest laws concerning drunk driving in Maryland.  The penalties are steep,and they are getting steeper.  With the death of Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta by a drunk driver earlier this year, Maryland has taken action.  If you are arrested for drunk driving, call an attorney right away.

Maryland Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties, Fines | DrivingLaws.org

What are the penalties for a DUI/DWI in Maryland?

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
Jail Up to 1 year (DUI); up to 2 months (DWI) Up to 2 years (DUI); up to 1 year (DWI) Up to 3 years
Fines and Penalties Up to $1,000 (DUI); up to $500 (DWI) Up to $2,000 (DUI); up to $500 (DWI) Up to $3,000
License Suspension Min 6 months (DUI & DWI) 1 year (DUI & DWI) 18 months min.
IID** Required No Yes Yes

Lookback Period: 5 years (Period of time that prior DUIs are relevant for sentencing.)

**Ignition Interlock Device

How much do you have to drink (BAC*) for a DUI/DWI in Maryland?

Under 21 .02%
21 or older .08% or higher (DUI) Between .04% and .08% (DWI)
Commercial .04%

** BAC = blood alcohol content

How many drinks does it take? Check the BAC chart.

You may want to try our BAC Calculator, however I wouldn’t let any results encourage you to drink and drive.

What if you refuse to take a chemical test in Maryland?

Maryland has an implied consent law. That means that if you refuse to submit to a chemical test you will be subject to a fine and automatic license suspension. Learn more about Maryland’s implied consent law.

1st Offense 2d Offense 3rd Offense
Refusal to take test 120 day license suspension 1 year license suspension 1 year license suspension

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