What Is the Fine for Driving Without a License in Maine?
Driving without a license in the state of Maine can be a costly risk. Depending on the status of your license, the fines can put a definite pinch in your wallet. Here are some important facts about the fines for driving without a license in Maine. All fines are current as of 2009, but keep in mind the fines listed are always subject to change.
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License Requirements
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Maine state code Title 29-A requires all drivers over the age of 16 to have a valid license. People residing in the state of Maine for longer than 30 days must have a Maine license.
Failure to Produce
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Failing to produce your license when asked, because you left it at home for instance, is a traffic infraction and as of 2009 carries a fine of $137.
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Failure to Obtain an Maine License
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Failing to obtain a license upon moving to Maine is an infraction carries a fine of $137 if you get the ticket within 30 and 90 days of moving to the state. Beyond 90 days the offense becomes a Class E crime, which means the fine can be as much as $1000 and you could potentially, though highly unlikely, go to jail.
Not Licensed
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Not having a license at all is a Class E crime, which means the fine can be up to $1000 and it can carry a jail term of up to six months. While it is unlike you will go to jail in this situation, repeat offenders can expect to spend at least a few days locked up.
Violating a Condtition of Your License
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Violating a condition of your license, such as driving without corrective lenses or driving with alcohol in your system if you have an alcohol restricted license, is a Class E crime and can carry the aforementioned $1000 fine and six month jail sentence.
Expired License
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Driving with an expired license is a traffic infraction and carries the standard $137 fine.
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