The Ignition Interlock License
29-A M.R.S. § 2508 — driving again after 30 days of a first OUI suspension, with an interlock
The Secretary of State may reinstate the license of someone convicted of OUI, or suspended for an alcohol level, before the suspension ends, if every other condition for reinstatement is met and an approved ignition interlock is installed in the vehicle the person drives for the rest of the suspension.
Who handles this in Maine: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Maine directory.
| OUI offenses | Served before reinstatement |
|---|---|
| OUI offensesOne | Served before reinstatement30 days |
| OUI offensesTwo | Served before reinstatement9 months |
| OUI offensesThree | Served before reinstatement3 years |
| OUI offensesFour or more | Served before reinstatement4 years |
Reinstatement carries a $50 administrative fee. An installer reduces the total cost by at least 50% for someone whose household income, on the latest federal tax return, is at most 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Driving without the device. A person reinstated this way may not drive a vehicle without the interlock, or tamper with, disconnect or disable it.
Sources for this section (1)
- 29-A M.R.S. § 2508 — Ignition interlock device
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maine attorney.