DUI Penalties in Maryland

A driver who refused to submit to a breath test or a blood test also is subject to an additional penalty. If the court finds beyond a reasonable doubt that the driver knowingly refused to take a test arising out of the same circumstances as the violation, the driver is subject to a fine of $500.00, or imprisonment for not more than 2 months, or both.

The penalties, based upon a first offense, for violating Maryland’s drunk driving laws are as follows:

  • Driving under the influence of alcohol: $1,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol per se: $1,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol while transporting a minor: $2,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than two years, or both.
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol per se while transporting a minor: $2,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than two years, or both.
  • Driving or attempting to drive while impaired by alcohol: $500.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.
  • Driving while impaired by any drug, any combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol that the driver cannot drive a vehicle safely: $500.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.
  • Driving or attempting to drive while impaired by alcohol while transporting a minor: $1,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
  • Driving while impaired by any drug, any combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol that the driver cannot drive a vehicle safely while transporting a minor: $1,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
  • Driving or attempting to drive while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance: $1,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
  • Driving or attempting to drive while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance while transporting a minor: $2,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than two years, or both.

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About Maryland Drunk (and Drugged) Driving Law

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It is not against the law in Maryland to drink and drive! That’s right! It is only against the law to drink to the extent that the driver is either under the influence or impaired. Maryland law recognizes the following drunk (and drugged) driving offenses:
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