MD DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Maryland driver refuses a chemical breath test after a lawful DUI stop. What is the administrative license suspension for a first refusal?
- 270 days (Correct answer)
- 45 days
- 30 days
- 5 years
Correct answer: 270 days
A first test refusal in Maryland brings a 270-day administrative license suspension.
Question 2: Under Noah's Law, a Maryland driver convicted of DUI is generally required to:
- Participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program (Correct answer)
- Surrender their vehicle permanently
- Retake the written knowledge test only
- Complete 500 hours of community service
Correct answer: Participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program
Noah's Law expanded mandatory ignition interlock participation for drivers convicted of DUI.
Question 3: How does an ignition interlock device work?
- The driver must give an alcohol-free breath sample before the engine will start (Correct answer)
- It limits the vehicle's top speed
- It records video of the driver at all times
- It reports the car's location to police hourly
Correct answer: The driver must give an alcohol-free breath sample before the engine will start
An ignition interlock requires a breath sample below the set limit before allowing the engine to start.
Question 4: How many points are assessed on a Maryland driving record for a DUI conviction?
- 12 points (Correct answer)
- 8 points
- 5 points
- 3 points
Correct answer: 12 points
A DUI conviction adds 12 points, enough to trigger license revocation.
Question 5: How many points does a driving while impaired (DWI) conviction add to a Maryland driving record?
- 8 points (Correct answer)
- 12 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
Correct answer: 8 points
A DWI conviction carries 8 points, which meets the threshold for license suspension.
Question 6: What are the maximum penalties for a first-offense DUI conviction in Maryland?
- Up to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine (Correct answer)
- Up to 30 days in jail and a $100 fine
- A fine only, with no possible jail time
- Up to 10 years in jail and a $10,000 fine
Correct answer: Up to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine
A first DUI conviction in Maryland can bring up to one year of imprisonment and a $1,000 fine.
Question 7: In Maryland, an impaired driver transporting a minor at the time of the offense faces:
- Enhanced (increased) penalties (Correct answer)
- The same penalties as driving alone
- Only a parenting class requirement
- Automatic dismissal if the child was asleep
Correct answer: Enhanced (increased) penalties
Maryland imposes enhanced fines and jail exposure when a minor is in the vehicle during an impaired driving offense.
MD DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 3
A Maryland driver refuses a chemical breath test after a lawful DUI stop.
What is the administrative license suspension for a first refusal?