MD DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Maryland, a driver is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI) at what blood alcohol concentration?
- 0.08% or higher (Correct answer)
- 0.05% or higher
- 0.10% or higher
- 0.02% or higher
Correct answer: 0.08% or higher
A BAC of 0.08% or more is DUI per se in Maryland.
Question 2: What BAC level applies to drivers under 21 in Maryland under the zero-tolerance law?
- 0.02% (Correct answer)
- 0.08%
- 0.05%
- 0.00% with no allowance
Correct answer: 0.02%
Drivers under 21 violate their license restriction at a BAC of 0.02% or more.
Question 3: Under Maryland's implied consent law, what happens the first time a driver refuses a chemical breath test after a lawful DUI stop?
- License suspension of 270 days (Correct answer)
- A written warning only
- Immediate jail time of 30 days
- A fine but no license action
Correct answer: License suspension of 270 days
A first refusal results in a 270-day administrative license suspension.
Question 4: Under Noah's Law, Maryland drivers convicted of DUI generally must do what to keep driving?
- Install an ignition interlock device (Correct answer)
- Complete community service only
- Carry SR-22 insurance for 10 years
- Retake the written knowledge test
Correct answer: Install an ignition interlock device
Noah's Law requires ignition interlock participation for drivers convicted of DUI.
Question 5: What is the maximum penalty 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 jail possible
- Up to 5 years in jail and a $5,000 fine
Correct answer: Up to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine
A first DUI conviction carries up to one year of imprisonment and a $1,000 fine.
Question 6: How many points does a DUI conviction add to a Maryland driving record?
- 12 points (Correct answer)
- 8 points
- 6 points
- 5 points
Correct answer: 12 points
DUI is a 12-point offense, which triggers license revocation.
Question 7: A driver under 21 convicted of an alcohol violation in Maryland may face which additional consequence?
- License suspension or restriction until requirements are met (Correct answer)
- Only a verbal warning from the MVA
- Loss of vehicle registration for all family vehicles
- Mandatory military service
Correct answer: License suspension or restriction until requirements are met
Underage alcohol violations can lead to license suspension and mandatory program requirements.
MD DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 3
In Maryland, a driver is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI) at what blood alcohol concentration?