In the state of Maine, a driver who is arrested for a DUI or Refuses to take the chemical test for intoxification, may be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in the vehicle that will be driven as a condition of reinstating the driving privileges or upon issuance of a restricted hardship license.
- The license of a person with 1 OUI offense may be reinstated after serving 30 days of the 150 day suspension if the person installs and maintains an approved ignition interlock device for the remaining term of suspension in the vehicle the person operates.
- The license of a person with 2 OUI offenses may be reinstated after serving 9 months of the 3 year suspension if the person installs and maintains an approved ignition interlock device for a period of 2 years in the vehicle the person operates.
- The license of a person with 3 OUI offenses may be reinstated after serving 3 years of the 6 year suspension if the person installs and maintains an approved ignition interlock device for a period of 3 years in the vehicle the person operates.
- The license of a person with 4 or more OUI offenses may be reinstated after serving 4 years of the 8 year suspension if the person installs and maintains an approved ignition interlock device for a period of 4 years in the vehicle the person operates.
