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Maine SR-22 & High-Risk Auto Insurance

Maine requires SR-22 filing for DUI convictions, license suspensions, and uninsured accidents. Filing typically lasts 3 years and costs $15–$35, but high-risk premiums average $200–$400/mo depending on violation type. Rates drop as violations age off your record.

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Updated April 2026

Minimum Coverage Requirements in Maine

Maine requires minimum liability coverage of 50/100/25: $50,000 per person for bodily injury, $100,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles mandates SR-22 filing for drivers with DUI convictions, license suspensions for violations, or uninsured accidents. Maine operates on a point system where accumulating 12 points in 12 months triggers a suspension and typically requires SR-22 filing upon reinstatement. Most speeding tickets and moving violations add 3–5 points but do not require SR-22 unless they result in suspension.

How Much Does Car Insurance Cost in Maine?

High-risk auto insurance rates in Maine vary by violation type, age, location, and vehicle. Drivers with points from speeding tickets or at-fault accidents typically see rate increases of 20–60% over base rates, while DUI or suspension with SR-22 filing pushes premiums into the $200–$400/mo range. Rates begin to drop 3 years after the violation date as points fall off and carriers reassess risk.

Minimum Liability
Covers Maine's 50/100/25 minimums only. Lowest-cost option for drivers with violations but offers minimal protection if you cause another accident.
Standard Coverage
Liability limits above minimums (100/300/50 or higher) plus uninsured motorist coverage. Balances cost and protection for drivers with points working toward rate recovery.
Full Coverage
Includes collision and comprehensive plus higher liability limits. Required by lenders and provides maximum vehicle and liability protection for high-risk profiles.

What Affects Your Rate

  • Violation type: DUI/OUI adds 80–120% to base rates; speeding 15+ mph over adds 25–50%; at-fault accidents add 30–60%
  • Point accumulation: 6–11 points elevates you to high-risk tier; 12 points triggers suspension and SR-22 requirement
  • Age and experience: drivers under 25 with violations pay 40–70% more than drivers over 25 with identical records
  • Location: Portland and Bangor drivers pay 10–20% more than rural areas due to higher accident and theft rates
  • SR-22 filing status: adds $15–$35 filing fee but signals to carriers you're in the highest-risk category, doubling or tripling base premiums
  • Time since violation: rates drop 15–25% per year after the violation date, with steeper drops once points fall off at 3 years

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Portland

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Lewiston

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Bangor

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Auburn

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Augusta

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Sources

  • Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles — SR-22 and financial responsibility requirements
  • Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A — traffic violations and point system
  • Maine Bureau of Insurance — coverage requirements and consumer resources

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