Most Maryland drivers have fewer than 10 days from the date on their Order of Suspension to act. Calculate your exact MVA deadline below — then talk to a real attorney, fast.
A Maryland DUI/DWI arrest starts two separate cases: your criminal case in court, and an administrative case against your license at the MVA. The MVA case moves first — and fastest. The calculator below shows your hearing-request deadline, what happens if you miss it, and which options are still on the table.
Fail or refuse a breath test and the officer typically confiscates your license and issues an Order of Suspension with a temporary paper license. The date on that order is day zero.
Requesting an administrative hearing within 10 days is the surest way to keep your temporary license valid until a judge hears your case. Weekends and holidays don't pause the countdown.
Do nothing and suspension takes effect on a set schedule — no hearing, no argument, no review of whether the stop or test was even valid.
Keep driving legally with a breath-test device in your vehicle — typically around six months to a year. You keep your commute and your job, with installation and monitoring costs.
No driving for the suspension period unless the MVA grants a limited restricted license. Length climbs with higher BAC results and refusals — and driving suspended is a new criminal charge.
It depends on your BAC, your record, and how much you need to drive. This is exactly the decision to walk through with an attorney — before the deadline decides for you.
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