Frequently Asked Questions

No, certified driving records are not available for purchase online. Drivers may request a certified driving record by submitting a request via mail. Send full name, date of birth and current address to:

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Driver License Services Division

29 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333-0029

Telephone: 207-624-900, ext. 52116

For more information: Your Maine Driving Record

No, drivers are not required to attend traffic school if they get a speeding ticket. Though, the BMV offers a traffic school course called the Maine Driving Dynamics Course for a three point credit towards a driver s record. Participation in the course is optional.

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Drivers can pay traffic ticket in any of three different ways:

• In person at Maine District Court
• Online
• By phone at 1-866-729-8499
• By mail

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Under federal law, drivers are protected from having their personal information shared through their driving record. Online driver records only display driver name, date of birth and driving history, but no personal information such as address or social security number. If you have reason to believe that your driving record was accessed illegally, contact the Information Resource of Maine office at 207-621-2600.

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Maine drivers may check driving records either by mail or online. To apply online, you will need to provide your drivers license number or name and date of birth. Also, access to a printer is necessary in order to print the online driving record.

A certified driving record can be obtained by submitting a written request via mail. Send in full name, date of birth and current address to:

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Driver License Services Division

29 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333-0029

Telephone: 207-624-900, ext. 52116

For more information: Your Maine Driving Record

A traffic ticketcan be potentially dismissed if the driver choosing to plead “not guilty” to the violation and plead his or her case in court. At your trial, you will be able to present evidence and supply witnesses to support your plea. If the judge finds you not guilty, then the traffic ticket will be dismissed and you will not have to pay traffic fine. Though, you may incur costs such as attorney fees.

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The personal contents of adrivers record such as name, address, driver s license number etc., are protected under state and federal privacy laws.Maine drivers must give the Bureau of Motor Vehicles written and signed permission to authorize an individual or organization to acquire a copy of their driving record. Sterilized drivingrecords— those without identifying information—are available for purchase on the BMV website or via mail-in request.

For more information: Your Maine Driving Record

Drivers who have had their drivers license confiscated due to a chemical test refusal violation and are subsequently convicted of a DUI, must take the following steps to reinstate suspended drivers license:

1. Pay a fine or serve jail time
2. Have license suspended for at least 150 days
3. Take part in a substance abuse treatment program

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Maine

The Maine DMV offers a few different ways in which drivers can reduce points on their driver license. One option involves participating in a defensive driving course called the Maine Driving Dynamics Course. A three point credit towards a driver record is awarded at completion of the five-hour course. The other option is going violation free; drivers are awarded a one point reduction each year—up to four years—that passes without a violation.

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The Maine demerit point system keeps track of traffic tickets and other violations to one s driving record. A warning is issued at six points. After racking up 12 or more points, a drivers license suspension will be handed down by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

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The Maine BMV offers a traffic school course to encourage drivers to learn defensive driving techniques.The Maine Driving Dynamics Course may be taken once every 12 months for a three point credit towards a driving record. The course is meant to be a preventative measure so it does not deduct points form a DMV driving record.

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Drivers should not worry if they have lost their Maine traffic citation. Pay traffic tickets online and gain access to the Pay Tixx portal by submitting either adriver s license number or date of birth in lieu of the traffic citation number. Also, get information about a citation by contactingthe Violations Bureau at 207-783-5422.

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Due to the Implied Consent Law, drivers who refuse to submit to a chemical test during a DUIarrest, will automatically receive a suspended drivers license. The first conviction calls for a mandatorydrivers license suspension period of at least 18 months. After the driver receives a reinstatement from the DMV, he or she may then take necessary steps to reinstate suspended drivers license, which involves the payment of fees and fines as well as mandatory participation in an alcohol and drug treatment program.

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The different types of driving recordsavailable from the Maine BMV include:

• Three-year record
• 10-year record
• Certified record
• Conviction record
• Accident report
• Driver s license suspension or revocation notice record

For more information: Your Maine Driving Record

Driving under the influence carries stiff penalties in Maine. The following is a list of penalties associated with being convicted of DUI:

• Fines
• Jail time
• Drivers license suspension for at least 150 days
• Mandatory participation in a substance abuse treatment program

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Commercial driver s license holders who commit a series of serious traffic violations, such as excessive speeding or reckless driving, will get a suspended drivers license.

• First violation: 60-day suspension
• Second violation: 120-day suspension
• Third violation: Minimum of one-year suspension

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A DMV driving record is a history of driver and vehicle-related activity. The standard ME driving record will contain information such as when a drivers license was obtained, any demerit points and also certain violations, such as speeding tickets. A driving record will also display the driver s name and date of birth.

A copy of conviction, accident reports and suspension or revocation notices are available for an additional fee.

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The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is .08 percent in the state of Maine. Those caught driving with a BAC of this level or higher are subject to a mandatory drivers license suspension.

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DUI convictionsin Mainecarry severe penalties, not to mention financial cost to the driver. Drivers are subject to fees, fines and even jail time which could result in the loss of time from one s job. The following is a sample of some of the fees associated with a DUI conviction:

• Fineranging from $500 to $600
• Reinstatement fees
• DUI attorney fees

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety estimates the overall cost of a DUI to be $7000.

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The following is a list of some of the more common violations and the traffic ticket fines associated with each:

• Speeding 10-14 over the speed limit: $137
• Speeding 15-19 over speed limit: $185
• Operating a motor vehicle while consuming alcohol: $165

Keep in mind that fines vary from county to county.

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The following is a list of fees associated with obtaining a Maine driving record:

• Three-year record:
  • By mail: $5
  • Online: $7
• Ten-year record:
  • By mail: $10
  • Online:$12

For more information: Your Maine Driving Record

As is to be expected, the laws involving DUI convictions for CDL drivers is more severe than it is for operators of a personal motor vehicle. CDL driver will receive a suspended drivers license for operating a commercial motor vehicle with a BAC of .04 percent or more. An initial DUI conviction carries a suspension length of at least one year.

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The DUI penalties handed down to underage drivers in Maine are quite severe. Drivers under 21 will face the following consequences for driving with any amount of traceable alcohol in their system:

• Drivers license suspension of one year or more
• Payment of fine and drivers license reinstatement fee
• Possible jail time
• Alcohol evaluation and treatment program
• Suspension period of an additional 180 days if carrying passengers under 21 years old

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Maine drivers who need to reinstate suspend drivers license following a DUI conviction will have to submit to the following penalties to regain their driving privileges:

• Pay a fine or serve jail time
• Have license suspended for at least 150 days
• Take part in a substance abuse treatment program

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Maine

Maine drivers convicted of DUI have the option to utilize the ignition interlock device (IIU) in exchange for a reduced length drivers license suspension period. For example, an initial DUI convictionscarry a suspension length of 150 days thatlength is reduced to 30 days with the successful installation and maintenance of an IIU device. To find out more information about the Main ignition interlock device program contact the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles OUI/HO Section at 207-624-9000.

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Traffic information such as violation record, court dates and outstanding fines can be found online at Pay Tixx, Maine s traffic ticket payment portal. Driver can also pay traffic tickets online using the system. Your drivers license or date of birth may be used in lieu of your citation number if you cannot locate your ticket.

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Violations that were electronically transmitted through the Maine Violations Bureau may not appear when you check yourdriving record. If you would like to gain access to this information, you must contact the Violations Bureau at 207-783-5422.

For more information: Your Maine Driving Record

Yes, drivers who receive a ticket for certain traffic violations will have points assessed to their driving record. The Maine BMV offers a list of violations and the amount of points attributed to the conviction of the violation. A drivers license suspension will be handed down whenthe driver reaches 12 points.

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Yes, all drivers convicted of a DUI in Main must participate in a drug and alcohol awareness program as one of the conditions to reinstate suspended drivers license. There are two different programs, one for underage drivers and another for those 21 and older.

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