Me. Stat. tit. 29-A § 2501

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 2501 - Restricted license
1.Eligibility. Unless otherwise provided, the Secretary of State may issue a restricted license to a first-time OUI offender if:
A. Two thirds of the suspension period has expired; and [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]
B. The Secretary of State has received notice that that person has completed the alcohol and drug program. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]

[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]

2.Restrictions. A restricted license issued pursuant to subsection 1 is subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
A. Use is limited to travelling to a treatment program or to employment for a minimum of 90 days after the original suspension date; and [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]
B. Any other conditions or restrictions the Secretary of State considers advisable for the safety of the public and the welfare of the operator. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]

[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]

3.Failure to submit to test. The Secretary of State may issue a restricted license to a person whose license was suspended for a first failure to submit to a test, if the condition of subsection 1, paragraph B is met and at least 180 days have elapsed since the date of suspension. This subsection does not apply to a commercial driver's license, provisional license or conditional license.

[1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §24(AMD).]

29-A M.R.S. § 2501

1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW) . 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF) . 1995, c. 368, §AAA24 (AMD) .