{"id":24566,"date":"2023-02-02T02:06:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T07:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the-tester.blawgcloud.com\/dui-oui-ignition-interlock-device-law-maine\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:42:37","slug":"dui-oui-ignition-interlock-device-law-maine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/dui-oui-ignition-interlock-device-law-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does an Ignition Interlock Device Cost in Maine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Does an Ignition Interlock Device Cost in Maine?<\/h2>\n<p>The average cost of an ignition interlock device in Maine is $80 for installation, $65 per month for rental, and $40 for removal. Most first-offense OUI drivers pay between $445 and $600 total for their interlock requirement.<\/p>\n<p>An ignition interlock device &#8211; often called an IID or car breathalyzer &#8211; requires you to blow into a mouthpiece before your vehicle will start. If the device detects alcohol on your breath, the car will not start. Maine courts require IID installation after an OUI conviction under <a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.maine.gov\/statutes\/29-A\/title29-Asec2508.html\">ignition interlock requirements<\/a>. Your total cost depends on which provider you choose. It also depends on how long you must keep the device. You may qualify for income-based financial assistance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/dui-oui-ignition-interlock-device-law-maine\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading How Much Does an Ignition Interlock Device Cost in Maine?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Does an Ignition Interlock Device Cost in Maine? The average cost of an ignition interlock device in Maine is $80 for installation, $65 per month for rental, and $40 for removal. 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