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Maryland Drunk Driving Fines and Penalties
Penalty Distinction Between a DWI and DUI in Maryland
The State of Maryland distinguishes between Driving While Impaired (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
- A driver with a .07 percent BAC will receive a DWI,
- A driver with a .08 and above BAC will receive a DUI.
Regardless of the charge, the penalties can be severe.
First DUI Conviction
1st Drunk Driving Conviction
First DUI
- Jail—Up to 1 Year
- Jail—Up to 2 Years (If Transporting a Minor)
- Possible License Suspension
- Fine—Up to $1,000
- Permanent Record
- Up to 3 Years Supervised Probation
First DWI
- Jail—Up to 1 Year
- Jail—Up to 6 Months (If Transporting a Minor)
- Possible License Suspension
- Fine—Up to $500
- Fine—Up to $1,000 (If Transporting a Minor)
- Up to 3 Years Supervised Probation
Second DUI Conviction
2nd Drunk Driving Conviction
Second DUI
- Jail—Up to 2 Years
- Jail—Up to 3 Years (If Transporting a Minor)
- Ignition Interlock Program Possible (After 45 Days of Suspension)
- Fine—Up to $2,000
- Fine—Up to $3,000 (If Transporting a Minor)
Second DWI
- Jail—Up to 1 Year
- Possible License Suspension
- Fine—Up to $500
- Up to 3 Years Supervised Probation
- Fine—Up to $2,000 (If Transporting a Minor)
Third Maryland DUI
3rd (and future) Drunk Driving Conviction
Third DUI Conviction
- Jail—Up to 5 Years (If Transporting a Minor)
- Possible License Suspension
- Fine—Up to $3,000 (If Transporting a Minor)
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