ME DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Maine, how many points are added to your driving record for a speeding violation of 15-19 mph over the limit?
- 2 points
- 4 points (Correct answer)
- 6 points
- 8 points
Correct answer: 4 points
Speeding 15-19 mph over the limit results in 4 points on your Maine driving record.
Question 2: What happens to a Maine driver's license when they accumulate 12 or more points within a 12-month period?
- A warning letter is issued
- The license is suspended (Correct answer)
- The driver must retake the road test
- A fine of $500 is assessed
Correct answer: The license is suspended
Accumulating 12 or more points within 12 months results in license suspension in Maine.
Question 3: Under Maine law, what is the penalty for a first-offense OUI (Operating Under the Influence)?
- $250 fine only
- License suspension of 90 days and a minimum $500 fine (Correct answer)
- Community service only
- License revocation of 2 years
Correct answer: License suspension of 90 days and a minimum $500 fine
A first OUI offense in Maine carries a 90-day license suspension and a minimum $500 fine.
Question 4: What is the minimum jail time for a second OUI offense in Maine?
- No jail time required
- 7 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
- 60 days
Correct answer: 7 days
A second OUI conviction in Maine requires a mandatory minimum of 7 days in jail.
Question 5: In Maine, driving with a suspended license is classified as what type of offense?
- An infraction with no criminal record
- A Class E crime (Correct answer)
- A Class C felony
- A civil violation only
Correct answer: A Class E crime
Driving with a suspended license in Maine is a Class E crime, the lowest level misdemeanor.
Question 6: How long is the license suspension for a Maine driver who refuses to submit to a chemical test (implied consent)?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 275 days (Correct answer)
- 1 year
Correct answer: 275 days
Refusing a chemical test in Maine results in a 275-day license suspension for a first offense.
Question 7: What penalty does Maine impose for a driver under 21 who operates a vehicle with a BAC of 0.02% to 0.07%?
- No penalty unless BAC is 0.08% or higher
- A $100 fine only
- License suspension for 1 year (Correct answer)
- A verbal warning
Correct answer: License suspension for 1 year
Maine's zero-tolerance law suspends the license of underage drivers with a BAC of 0.02% or more for 1 year.
ME DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 2
In Maine, how many points are added to your driving record for a speeding violation of 15-19 mph over the limit?