Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs

Maine law prohibits anyone from operating an ATV or a snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Under Maine law, you are "under the influence" if you:
  • Are 21 years of age or older and have a blood alcohol concentration of more than 0.08%.
  • Are under 21 years of age and have ANY amount of blood alcohol concentration at all.
• You must submit to an alcohol or drug test if you are requested to do so by an enforcement officer.
• Those who refuse to submit to alcohol testing or are convicted of operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs:
  • May receive fines and/or jail time and…
  • May have their operating privileges revoked and be required to take a remedial ethic course administered by MDIFW.