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Drunk Driving Laws in Maryland - Diamant Gerstein
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.)
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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