Administrative License Suspension

Administrative License Suspension

Unless a longer period of suspension is otherwise provided by law and imposed by the court, the Secretary of State shall suspend the license of a person convicted of OUI for the following minimum periods:

  • A. 90 days if first OUI offense in the last 10 years
  • B. 3 years if second OUI offense in the last 10 years
  • C. 6 years if third OUI offense in the last 10 years
  • D. 6 years plus 4 additional years of Ignition Interlock if fourth offense in 10 years

However, if the Suspension imposed by the Secretary of State is for a Refusal to Submit to a Test, the following penalties apply and any court imposed suspension for a conviction of an OUI offense runs consecutive to the administrative suspension:

  • A. 275 days for a 1st Refusal;
  • B. Eighteen (18) months for a 2nd Refusal;
  • C. Four (4) years for a 3rd Refusal;
  • D. Six (6) years for a 4th Refusal.
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OUI - Operating Under the Influence.
This is Maine's legal definition for drunk driving. OUI includes automobiles, snowmobiles, watercraft and ATVs. OUI encompasses drug impaired driving as well as drunk driving.
DWI - Driving While Intoxicated.
This term is used in some jurisdictions to describe drunk driving, including New Hampshire.
DUI - Driving Under the Influence.
This is the most commonly used term in most jurisdictions throughout the U.S. to describe drunk driving.
OWI - Operating While Intoxicated.
This term is used by only a few jurisdictions to describe drunk driving.

For simplicity sake, DUI & OUI will be used interchangeably on this website.

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