29-A M.R.S. § 2112-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2112-A
29-A §2112-A. Open container; drinking in a vehicle prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Alcohol" means spirituous, vinous, fermented or other alcoholic beverage, or combination of liquors and mixed liquors, intended for human consumption that contains more than 1/2 of 1% of alcohol by volume. [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).] B. "Open alcoholic beverage container" means a bottle, can or other receptacle that contains any amount of alcohol, and that is open or has a broken seal, or the contents of which are partially removed. [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).] C. "Passenger area" means the area designed to seat the operator and passengers while a motor vehicle is in operation and any area readily accessible to the operator or a passenger, including the glove compartment, while in their seating positions. [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).] D. "Public way" means a way, including a right-of-way, owned and maintained by the State, a county or a municipality over which the general public has a right to pass. [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]

2. Violation. The operator of a vehicle on a public way is in violation of this section if the operator or a passenger in the passenger area of the vehicle: A. Consumes alcohol; or [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).] B. Possesses an open alcoholic beverage container. [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]

3. Exceptions. An operator of a vehicle is not in violation of this section if: A. The operator or a passenger possesses an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle not equipped with a trunk if the open alcoholic beverage container is located behind the last upright seat of the vehicle or in an area not normally occupied by the operator or passenger; [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).] B. A passenger transported for a fee consumes alcohol or possesses an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle designed for the for-hire transportation of passengers other than a taxicab; [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).] C. A passenger possesses an open alcoholic beverage container or a passenger consumes alcohol in the living quarters of a motor home, trailer, semitrailer or truck camper; or [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).] D. The operator or the operator's employer holds a valid off-premise catering license issued under Title 28-A, section 1052 and the alcohol is being transported either to or from a catered event. [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2082 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2082
29-A §2082. Windows
Status: in_force

1. Obstructions. A person may not operate a vehicle with a sign, poster, opaque or semitransparent material or substance on the front windshield, side wing or side or rear window that obstructs the operator's clear view of the way or an intersecting way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Objects. A person may not operate a motor vehicle with an object placed or hung in or on the vehicle, other than the required or provided equipment of the vehicle, in a manner that obstructs or interferes with the view of the operator through the windshield or prevents the operator from having a clear and full view of the road and conditions of traffic. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Parking or identification stickers. A motor vehicle may display no more than one sticker on its windshield for parking or entry identification. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Location of inspection stickers. No portion of a sticker other than an inspection sticker may be more than 4 inches from the bottom edge of the windshield. If the inspection sticker is located in the lower left hand corner of the windshield, the other sticker must be located to the right of it. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Exception. A motor vehicle of the Maine Emergency Management Agency or used to perform public services of an emergency nature may be identified by a windshield sticker bearing the name or service emblem of the agency authorized to act. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Interference with operation. A person may not operate a vehicle when the vehicle is loaded, or there are more than 3 persons in the front seat and the load or persons obstruct the view of the operator to the front or sides or interfere with the operator's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Placement of stickers on illegally parked vehicles. A person may not place a sticker or other device on the windshield of a motor vehicle parked in a manner that allegedly constitutes trespass by motor vehicle, as defined in Title 17‑A, section 404 , if the sticker or other device would obstruct the driver's forward view. A person who places a sticker in violation of this subsection commits a traffic infraction for which a forfeiture not to exceed $50 may be adjudged. This subsection does not apply to law enforcement officers engaged in the performance of official duties. [PL 2013, c. 482, §4 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2452 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2452
29-A §2452. Suspension or revocation of school bus operator endorsement
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Permanent revocation. Permanently revoke the school bus operator endorsement of any person convicted of OUI who operated a school bus, private school activity bus or multifunction school activity bus, as defined in section 2301 , during the commission of the offense; [PL 2013, c. 484, §3 (AMD).]

2. Suspend for at least 3 years. Suspend for a period of at least 3 years the school bus operator endorsement of any person convicted of a first OUI violation. The person whose school bus operator endorsement has been suspended for a first OUI violation may petition the Secretary of State to restore the endorsement after one year of the suspension has been completed. The petition must include a recommendation from the school superintendent that the endorsement be restored. The Secretary of State may grant the petition with any conditions, restrictions or terms determined to be in the interest of highway safety; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Suspend for at least 6 years. Suspend for a period of at least 6 years the school bus operator endorsement of any person convicted of a 2nd or subsequent OUI violation within a 10-year period as defined by section 2402 . [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §18 (AMD).]

This section applies to offenses that occur after the effective date of this section. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 756 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 756
29-A §756. Impeachment of defendant
Status: in_force

In a prosecution for a crime under this subchapter, a certified copy of a conviction under section 751 is admissible to impeach the credibility of the defendant. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2059 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2059
29-A §2059. One-way road
Status: in_force

On a public way posted for one-way traffic, a vehicle may be driven only in the direction designated. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1804 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1804
29-A §1804. Used parts
Status: in_force

Unless the customer specifically agrees before installation of the part, a repair facility may not install a used, reconditioned or rebuilt part. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1919 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1919
29-A §1919. Studded tires
Status: in_force

1. Prohibited May 1st to October 1st. Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3 , from the first day of May to the first day of October, a person may not operate a vehicle with tires having metal studs, wires, spikes or other metal protruding from the tire tread. Pneumatic tires that feature embedded blocks, studs, flanges, cleats, spikes or other protuberances that are retractable may be used any time of the year, except that the protuberances may not be engaged or extended from the first day of May to the first day of October. [PL 2007, c. 525, §1 (AMD).]

2. Extension of use period and issuance of permit. Extended use of studded tires may be permitted according to this subsection. A. A person may use studded tires for periods other than those specified in subsection 1 , if the Commissioner of Transportation extends the use period or, in a special case, issues a permit covering stated periods of time for the use of studded tires. The fee for a permit may not be less than $3 and not more than $15, as determined by the commissioner. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §24 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A person issued a permit under paragraph A must carry the permit in an easily accessible place in or about the vehicle. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §24 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §24 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3. Application. Subsection 1 does not apply to fire department vehicles or school buses. [PL 2019, c. 31, §1 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1925 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1925
29-A §1925. Equipment requirements for low-speed vehicles
Status: in_force

1. Equipment required. A low-speed vehicle registered pursuant to section 501, subsection 11 must be equipped with: A. Brakes for each wheel; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] B. Headlights that comply with section 1904 ; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] C. An odometer; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] D. One exterior rearview mirror; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] E. One interior rearview mirror; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] F. A parking brake; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] G. Rear reflectors; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] H. A safety glass windshield; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] I. A speedometer; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] J. Stop lamps; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] K. Rear lights that comply with section 1905 ; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] L. Seat belts and child restraint systems that comply with section 2081 ; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] M. Turn signal lamps; [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] N. Windshield wipers; and [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] O. A vehicle identification number. [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]

2. Working condition. Equipment required in subsection 1 must be in good working condition. [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: §1925. Nitrous oxide system (As enacted by PL 2003, c. 340, §4 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 29-A, SECTION 1926)
29-A M.R.S. § 1607 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 13 / Section 1607
29-A §1607. Satisfied judgments
Status: in_force

1. Satisfaction. To meet the obligation of financial responsibility only, a judgment is satisfied: A. When $50,000 has been credited on a judgment for bodily injury to or death of one person as the result of one accident rendered in excess of that amount; [PL 1997, c. 176, §7 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 176, §8 (AFF).] B. Subject to paragraph A , when $100,000 has been credited on a judgment for bodily injury to or death of 2 or more people as the result of one accident rendered in excess of that amount; or [PL 1997, c. 176, §7 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 176, §8 (AFF).] C. When $25,000 has been credited on a judgment for injury to or destruction of property of others as a result of one accident rendered in excess of that amount. [PL 1997, c. 176, §7 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 176, §8 (AFF).] [PL 1997, c. 176, §7 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 176, §8 (AFF).]

2. Settlement payments. Payments made in settlement of a claim for bodily injury, death or property damage arising from a motor vehicle accident must be credited against the amounts provided for in this section. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 352 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 352
29-A §352. Minors
Status: in_force

1. Application for registration. The Secretary of State may not approve the application of a minor for registration of a vehicle unless the minor is at least 15 years old and the application is signed by: A. A parent or guardian who has the custody of the minor; [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).] B. If the minor has no parent or guardian, the minor's employer; or [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).] C. If the minor is emancipated, the minor. In this case, the application must be accompanied by an attested copy of the court order of emancipation. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (RPR).]

2. Suspension. If a person who has signed the application files with the Secretary of State a notarized written request that the registration be suspended, the Secretary of State shall, pursuant to chapter 23 , suspend the registration without hearing. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (RPR).]

3. Minor. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (RP).]
29-A M.R.S. § 253 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 3 / Section 253
29-A §253. Confidentiality of nongovernment vehicle records
Status: in_force

Upon receiving a written request by an appropriate criminal justice official and showing cause that it is in the best interest of public safety, the Secretary of State may determine that records of a nongovernment vehicle may be held confidential for a specific period of time, which may not exceed the expiration of the current registration. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2117-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2117-A
29-A §2117-A. Use of automated license plate recognition systems
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "automated license plate recognition system" means a system of one or more mobile or fixed high-speed cameras combined with computer algorithms to convert images of registration plates into computer-readable data. "Automated license plate recognition system" does not include a photo-monitoring system, as defined in Title 23, section 1980, subsection 2‑A, paragraph B , subparagraph (4), when used by the Maine Turnpike Authority or a law enforcement agency for toll enforcement purposes. [PL 2009, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]

2. Prohibition. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 , a person may not use an automated license plate recognition system. [PL 2009, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]

3. Exception. Subsection 2 does not apply to: A. The Department of Transportation for the purposes of protecting public safety and transportation infrastructure; [PL 2009, c. 605, §1 (NEW).] B. The Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police for the purposes of commercial motor vehicle screening and inspection; and [PL 2009, c. 605, §1 (NEW).] C. Any state, county or municipal law enforcement agency when providing public safety, conducting criminal investigations and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws. For purposes of this paragraph, an automated license plate recognition system may use only information entered by a law enforcement officer as defined by Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 17 and based on specific and articulable facts of a concern for safety, wrongdoing or a criminal investigation or pursuant to a civil order or records from the National Crime Information Center database or an official published law enforcement bulletin. [PL 2009, c. 605, §1 (NEW).] An authorized user under this subsection of an automated license plate recognition system may use an automated license plate recognition system only for the official and legitimate purposes of the user's employer. [PL 2009, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]

4. Confidentiality. Data collected or retained through the use of an automated license plate recognition system in accordance with subsection 3 are confidential under Title 1, chapter 13 and are available for use only by a law enforcement agency in carrying out its functions or by an agency collecting information under subsection 3 for its intended purpose and any related civil or criminal proceeding. A law enforcement agency may publish and release as public information summary reports using aggregate data that do not reveal the activities of an individual or firm and may share commercial motor vehicle screening data with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for regulatory compliance purposes. [PL 2009, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]

5. Data retention. Data collected or retained through the use of an automated license plate recognition system in accordance with subsection 3 that are not considered intelligence and investigative record information as defined by Title 16, section 803, subsection 7 , or data collected for the purposes of commercial motor vehicle screening, may not be stored for more than 21 days. [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §23 (AMD).]

6. Penalty. Violation of this section is a Class E crime. [PL 2009, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1351 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1351
29-A §1351. Driver education
Status: in_force

1. Driver education required for certain minors. Except to operate a moped only, a license may not be issued to a person under 18 years of age unless that person presents a certificate of successful completion of an approved driver education course and examination. The requirement of completion of an approved driver education course may be waived for a person who holds a valid driver's license from another jurisdiction. [PL 1999, c. 470, §20 (AMD).]

2. Approved course. An approved driver education course is a course given by a: A. Public secondary school; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Private secondary school approved for attendance purposes by the Commissioner of Education; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Career and technical education center or a career and technical education region; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).] D. Person licensed by the Secretary of State. [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §35 (RPR); PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §37 (AFF).] [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §35 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §37 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).]

3. Completion certificates. A successful course completion certificate may be issued if the course meets the standards adopted by the Secretary of State. A certificate may not be issued to a person who was not at least 15 years of age when beginning the course. The certificate may be used as a temporary learner's permit for the operation of a noncommercial Class C motor vehicle for 60 days from the course completion date displayed on the front of the certificate. The permittee must be in possession of the certificate while operating a motor vehicle and accompanied by a licensed operator who has held a valid driver's license for at least 2 years; is at least 20 years of age; is occupying the seat beside the operator; and is licensed to operate the class of vehicle operated by the permittee. [PL 2021, c. 216, §38 (AMD).]

4. Requirements. A driver education course approved under this subchapter must include instruction that imparts the understanding and skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely in a situation in which a motorcycle or vulnerable user is sharing the road with that motor vehicle. [PL 2015, c. 164, §2 (RPR).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1921 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1921
29-A §1921. Viewing of visual content restricted in vehicles
Status: in_force

A person may not operate a motor vehicle in which there is a television viewer, screen or other video device, other than an allowable device, that is receiving or showing video content visible to the operator. For the purposes of this section, "video content" includes, but is not limited to, television broadcasts, recorded video and video streamed through electronic or other means. For purposes of this section, "allowable device" means: [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (AMD).]

1. Global positioning, navigation or mapping system. A device displaying video content for the purpose of a global positioning, navigation or mapping system; [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]

2. Closed-circuit video monitor. A closed-circuit video monitor that is used to assist the operator while backing up or parking; [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]

3. Device when vehicle is stationary. A device that is capable of operation only when the vehicle is stationary and is automatically disabled whenever the wheels of the vehicle are in motion; [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]

4. Device to enhance operator's view. A device that is used to enhance or supplement the operator's view of the roadway or to assist the operator in object detection; and [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]

5. Part of vehicle's instrumentation. A video display unit that is part of the vehicle's instrumentation or is used for the purpose of vehicle control. [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]

This section does not apply to the use of a video device in the performance of official duties by a law enforcement officer or the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle, as defined in section 2054 . [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1451 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1451
29-A §1451. Findings and declaration of policy -- Article I
Status: in_force

1. Findings. The party states find that: A. The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with state and local ordinances related to the operation of motor vehicles; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct that is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances related to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Policy. It is the policy of each of the party states to: A. Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations related to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the overall compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party states. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2528 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2528
29-A §2528. Liability
Status: in_force

A physician; physician associate; registered nurse; other health care provider; other person whose occupational license or training allows that person to draw blood, including but not limited to an emergency medical services person or law enforcement officer; hospital; emergency medical service; or law enforcement agency in the exercise of due care is not liable for an act done or omitted in collecting or withdrawing specimens of blood at the request of a law enforcement officer pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 189, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 368, §7 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]
29-A M.R.S. § 410 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 410
29-A §410. Voluntary surrender or cancellation
Status: in_force

A registrant may voluntarily surrender vehicle registration. The Secretary of State shall record that the registration has been cancelled. The Secretary of State may require the return of any certificate of registration or registration plate issued to the registrant for the vehicle. The registrant may activate the registration at any time prior to the original expiration of the registration. [PL 2005, c. 433, §6 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2460 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2460
29-A §2460. Reciprocity
Status: in_force

1. Resident driver's license. The Secretary of State may suspend a resident driver's license or certificate of registration and plates if the resident has failed to: A. Respond to a traffic citation issued by another state or province; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Appear in court in another state or province at the time specified by the court; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Comply with a court order issued by another state or province. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Suspension by another jurisdiction. If the Secretary of State is notified by another jurisdiction that a resident has had a license or registration suspended, revoked or annulled, the Secretary of State may suspend license or registration granted to that person in this State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Nonresident violator compacts. The Secretary of State may enter into and carry out the provisions of a nonresident violator compact with any jurisdiction of the United States or province. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §119 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1770 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1770
29-A §1770. Penalties
Status: in_force

1. General penalty. Notwithstanding Title 17-A , and unless otherwise specified, a violation of this chapter is a Class E crime, punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Traffic infraction. A violation of the rules adopted by the Chief of the State Police pertaining to this subchapter is a traffic infraction subject to a forfeiture of not less than $25 nor more than $250. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1766 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1766
29-A §1766. Inspection stickers
Status: in_force

1. Stickers remain property of State. Inspection stickers and materials issued to inspection stations by the Chief of the State Police remain the property of the State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Stock of stickers. An inspection station must stock a sufficient number of stickers to meet all demands. The stickers must be made of a material and quality of adhesive prescribed by the Chief of the State Police. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Fee. Except as provided in subsection 3-A , stickers are furnished by the Chief of the State Police at $2.50 each. [PL 2011, c. 191, §2 (AMD).]

3-A. Fee for new vehicle dealers. Stickers furnished to a new vehicle dealer, as defined in section 851, subsection 9 , by the Chief of the State Police are $3.50 each. [PL 2011, c. 191, §3 (NEW).]

4. Statement of intent to hire a certified mechanic. If a station is disqualified by the loss of a certified mechanic, the owner shall, within 5 working days, return all stickers to the Chief of the State Police. The owner may file a statement of intent to hire a certified inspection mechanic within 14 working days, in which case the Chief of the State Police shall hold the returned stickers for the licensee. If a statement of intent is not filed, returned stickers may be reissued. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Return or refund of unused stickers. Within 20 working days of the calendar year or the suspension, revocation or termination of an inspection license, unused or expired stickers must be returned to the Chief of the State Police and the purchase price refunded or exchanged for current year stickers. Refunds or exchanges may only be made for full sheets of unused stickers. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Return of inspection materials. Upon suspension, revocation or termination of an inspection license, the station owner or manager shall return all inspection materials to the Chief of the State Police, who shall issue a receipt for the returned materials. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2484 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2484
29-A §2484. Hearing procedures
Status: in_force

In addition to the general hearing procedures set forth in chapter 1 , hearings held under this chapter are governed by the following provisions. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Evidence. Evidence admissible in a court under section 2431 is admissible in a hearing. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Official notice. The Secretary of State may take official notice of the transcript or abstract of the records maintained by the Secretary of State's office or of any court. If the name and date of birth of the person requesting the hearing is the same as the name and date of birth of the person named in the transcript or abstracts, then the abstracts are presumed to be those of that person. A transcript or abstract is prima facie evidence that the person named was convicted or adjudicated of each offense shown by the transcript or abstract. A person denying a fact appearing on a transcript or abstract, or the identification has the burden of proving that the fact is untrue. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Evidentiary standard. Unless otherwise provided, the Secretary of State shall make a determination by a preponderance of the evidence. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1102-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 1102-A
29-A §1102-A. Mobile crushers
Status: in_force

1. Mobile crushers permitted. A person operating a mobile crusher in this State, whether based in or outside of the State, is subject to the provisions of this subchapter except the provisions of section 1103 . The Secretary of State may adopt rules for the permitting of mobile crushers. For purposes of this section, "mobile crusher" means a transportable device that is used to crush motor vehicles. [PL 2021, c. 216, §33 (NEW).]

2. Penalty. Violation of this section is a traffic infraction. [PL 2021, c. 216, §33 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 701 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 701
29-A §701. Creation of security interests
Status: in_force

1. Application. If an owner creates a security interest in a vehicle, the owner shall: A. Complete an application that provides the name and address of the lienholder and the date of the lien; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Immediately deliver the certificate of title, application and fee to the lienholder. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Delivery by lienholder. The lienholder shall deliver the certificate, application and fee to the Secretary of State within 30 days of receipt. [PL 2009, c. 598, §32 (AMD).]

3. Additional. Upon request of the owner or subordinate lienholder, and receipt of an owner's application and fee, a lienholder in possession of the certificate of title shall deliver the certificate to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall record the subordinate lien and reissue the title to the first lienholder. The delivery of the certificate does not affect the rights of the first lienholder under that lienholder's security agreement. [PL 2009, c. 435, §12 (AMD).]

4. New certificate. Upon receipt of the certificate, the application and fee, the Secretary of State shall issue a new certificate containing the name and address of the new lienholders. The Secretary of State shall mail a certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the first lienholder. [PL 2007, c. 383, §19 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 158 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 3 / Section 158
29-A §158. Asset forfeiture
Status: in_force

Funds or assets forfeited pursuant to Title 15, chapter 517 may be awarded to the bureau. Funds or assets received in accordance with this section must be used for law enforcement training or for law enforcement equipment. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1853 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1853
29-A §1853. Letter of ownership or certificate of title
Status: in_force

If a person abandons a vehicle as described in section 1851 , the owner of the premises or property where the vehicle is located may obtain a letter of ownership or a certificate of title by complying with this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1610 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 13 / Section 1610
29-A §1610. Savings clause
Status: in_force

This chapter does not limit a plaintiff in a civil action from relying on other processes provided by law. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2257 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2257
29-A §2257. Thefts
Status: in_force

1. Record of thefts. The Chief of the State Police shall: A. Maintain a record of stolen motor vehicles; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Promptly report the theft of a vehicle to the Secretary of State, giving a complete description of the vehicle, including the name and address of the person reporting the theft. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Recovery. When a stolen vehicle is recovered, the owner shall notify the Chief of the State Police of the recovery. The Chief of the State Police shall remove the record of that theft and notify the Secretary of State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Violation. An owner of a vehicle reported as stolen commits a Class E crime if that person fails to give notice of the vehicle's recovery. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2608 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2608
29-A §2608. Suspension for failure to appear, answer or pay a fine in a traffic infraction offense
Status: in_force

If a person fails to answer in any traffic infraction proceeding under Title 23, section 1980 or any traffic infraction provision of this Title by the date specified in the Violation Summons and Complaint, fails to appear for trial or pay a fine assessed in any traffic infraction proceeding, the clerk shall suspend the person's license or permit, right to operate a motor vehicle in this State and the right to apply for or obtain a license or permit. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

If a person who is not an individual fails to appear, answer or pay a fine in a traffic infraction proceeding, the clerk shall suspend the registration of the motor vehicle involved in the offense or that person's right to operate that vehicle in the State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

The clerk shall immediately notify that person of the suspension by regular mail or personal service. The suspension has the same force and effect as a suspension by the Secretary of State. The suspension remains in effect until the person answers or appears, either in person or by counsel, or pays the fine. On answer, appearance or payment of the fine, whichever was the basis for the suspension, and on condition of payment of a $50 reinstatement fee pursuant to section 2486, subsection 1 to the Secretary of State, the clerk of the court in which the suspension was ordered shall rescind the suspension and notify the Secretary of State who, upon receipt of the $50 reinstatement fee pursuant to section 2486, subsection 1 , shall delete any record of the suspension from that person's driving record. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. YYYY, §5 (AMD).]

Written notice is sufficient if sent by regular mail to the last known name and address provided by the person on the Violation Summons and Complaint, written answer to a Violation Summons and Complaint, a written pleading filed with the violations bureau or, if the person has not so provided an address, to the address shown on the Violation Summons and Complaint, a copy of which has been served on the person. The notice must also state that the license, permit or right to operate will not be reinstated and the person may not operate a motor vehicle before payment of the reinstatement fee as required under section 2486 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

When a court, including the violations bureau, is equipped with a computer terminal or other electronic data processing equipment having the capacity to transmit to and retrieve from the official motor vehicle records of the Secretary of State, the court may use the computer terminal or electronic data processing equipment in lieu of sending a written document to the Secretary of State. [PL 2001, c. 361, §34 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2311 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2311
29-A §2311. Rules
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Education may adopt or amend rules consistent with this Title and in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, concerning school bus construction, equipment, operation and identification. Should the Federal Government or the State require transportation of public preschool children, the Department of Education shall develop and adopt rules regarding such transportation, and those rules are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A . [PL 2015, c. 73, §2 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1801 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1801
29-A §1801. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Customer. "Customer" means a person, including, but not limited to, an agent, who contracts with a repair facility for repair of a motor vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Flat rate. "Flat rate" means a method of calculating charges for labor that is based on the specific repair done and not on the amount of time actually spent on that repair. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2-A. Mechanical data. "Mechanical data" means any vehicle-specific data, including telematics system data, generated by, stored in or transmitted by a motor vehicle and used in the diagnosis, repair or maintenance of a motor vehicle. [IB 2023, c. 3, §1 (NEW).]

3. Repair. "Repair" means the examination, maintenance, servicing, adjustment, improvement, replacement, removal or installation of a part of a motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, body work, painting and incidental services such as storage and towing, and excluding the sale of motor fuel. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Repair facility. "Repair facility" means a motor vehicle repair facility offering services to the general public for compensation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Shop supplies. "Shop supplies" means small parts and materials used or consumed in the process of repair, including, but not limited to, nuts and bolts, electrical wire, rags, tape, brake cleaners and other items maintained as inventory. [PL 2005, c. 189, §1 (NEW).]

6. Telematics system. "Telematics system" means a system in a motor vehicle that collects information generated by the operation of the vehicle and transmits that information using wireless communications to a remote receiving point where the information is stored or used. [IB 2023, c. 3, §2 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2605 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2605
29-A §2605. Suspension on nonappearance or nonpayment of fine
Status: in_force

1. Suspension by clerk. If a person fails to appear in court on the date and time specified in response to a Uniform Summons and Complaint, a summons, a condition of bail or order of court for any criminal violation of Title 23, section 1980 ; a civil violation under Title 28-A, section 2052 ; a civil violation under this Title; or any criminal provision of this Title or fails to pay a fine imposed for a criminal traffic offense, the clerk shall suspend the person's license or permit, the right to operate a motor vehicle in this State and the right to apply for or obtain a license or permit. The court shall immediately notify that person of the suspension by regular mail or personal service. Written notice is sufficient if sent to the person's last known address. If a person who is not an individual fails to appear or pay a fine in a civil violation under this Title or a criminal traffic offense, the clerk shall suspend the registration of the motor vehicle involved in the offense or that person's right to operate that vehicle in the State. [PL 2019, c. 603, §7 (AMD).]

1-A. Suspension by clerk. [PL 2019, c. 603, §8 (RP).]

2. Notification of Secretary of State. Upon suspension under subsection 1 of a person's license or permit, the right to operate a motor vehicle in this State and the right to apply for or obtain a license or permit, the court shall notify the Secretary of State that the court has ordered the suspension. The Secretary of State shall immediately record the suspension. [PL 2005, c. 325, §3 (RPR).]

3. Effect of suspension. A court-ordered suspension has the same force and effect as a suspension by the Secretary of State. The suspension remains in effect until the person appears, either in person or by counsel, or pays the fine. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Rescission of suspension. On appearances or payment of the fine, whichever was the basis for the suspension, and on the condition of payment of a $50 reinstatement fee pursuant to section 2486, subsection 1 to the Secretary of State, the clerk of the court in which the suspension was ordered shall rescind the suspension and notify the Secretary of State who, upon receipt of the $50 reinstatement fee, shall delete any record of the suspension from that person's driving record. [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. YYYY, §4 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2403 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2403
29-A §2403. Period of administrative suspension deducted from court-imposed suspension
Status: in_force

Except for a suspension for failure to submit to a test, the period of time of an administrative suspension ordered by the Secretary of State prior to an OUI conviction that arose out of the same occurrence is deducted from the period of time of any court-imposed suspension. If the suspension is for failure to submit to a test, a period of suspension imposed by the court or by the Secretary of State for an OUI conviction is consecutive to the period of suspension imposed for failure to submit to a test. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1605-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 13 / Section 1605-A
29-A §1605-A. Medical payments
Status: in_force

A motor vehicle liability policy issued for a motor vehicle registered or principally garaged in this State must provide coverage in an amount equal to or greater than $2,000 per person for medical costs incurred as a result of injuries sustained in an accident involving the insured vehicle by the driver and passengers in that vehicle. The coverage required by this section only applies to medical costs incurred during one year following the date the injuries are sustained. This section does not apply to a policy insuring more than 4 motor vehicles, nor to any policy covering a garage, automobile sales agency, repair shop, service station or public parking place. [PL 2007, c. 213, §2 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 213, §3 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2418 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2418
29-A §2418. Other court suspension of driver's license
Status: in_force

1. Court suspension. In addition to or instead of any other penalty provided in this Title, the court may suspend a driver's license for a period not exceeding 60 days. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Judicial recommendations. A judge may make a recommendation to the Secretary of State on suspension of licenses and certificates of registration as the judge considers to be in furtherance of justice. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1255 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1255
29-A §1255. Members of the Armed Forces
Status: in_force

1. Privileges. A resident who is serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces and otherwise qualified to operate a motor vehicle: A. Must receive a license or nondriver identification card on application to the Secretary of State; [PL 2013, c. 51, §1 (AMD).] B. Is exempt from the payment of a fee for a license or nondriver identification card; [PL 2013, c. 51, §1 (AMD).] C. May operate a motor vehicle, notwithstanding the expiration date of that person's license, without obtaining a new license; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Shall, while operating a motor vehicle, carry conclusive evidence of membership in the Armed Forces. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 51, §1 (AMD).]

2. After discharge. The privileges of this section remain in effect for a period of 180 days after discharge or release from the Armed Forces. [PL 2013, c. 51, §2 (AMD).]

3. Revocation or suspension. This section does not permit a person whose license or right to operate is revoked or suspended or who has been refused a license to operate a motor vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 251 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 3 / Section 251
29-A §251. Records and databases related to driver's licenses and motor vehicles
Status: in_force

1. Records required to be kept. The Secretary of State shall keep a record of applications for driver's licenses, motor vehicle registrations and certificates of title and of issued driver's licenses, learner's permits, motor vehicle registrations and certificates of title. [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §9 (AMD).]

2. Public access to records. Records of the Secretary of State pertaining to the applications, registrations and certifications of vehicles and to driver's licenses must be open to public inspection during office hours. The Secretary of State shall provide a copy of a record pertaining to the applications, registrations and certifications of vehicles or to driver's licenses for a fee of $5 each. [PL 2003, c. 434, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]

2-A. Databases. The Secretary of State may provide databases of records pertaining to applications, registrations and certifications of vehicles and to driver's licenses to individuals, businesses and other entities as allowed by section 256 and all other applicable laws. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to establish a fee schedule and governing procedures. [PL 2023, c. 257, §4 (AMD).]

3. Complaints confidential. Written complaints and certain control numbers used in the titling of motor vehicles may be kept confidential. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Confidentiality of e-mail addresses. If a person submits an e-mail address as part of the application process for a license or registration under this Title, the e-mail address is confidential and may not be disclosed to anyone outside the Department of the Secretary of State except for law enforcement officers or for purposes of court proceedings. [PL 2013, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 662 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 662
29-A §662. Transfer of interest in vehicle
Status: reserved

1. Transfer of interest by owner. If an owner transfers an interest in a vehicle, other than by the creation of a security interest, the owner shall execute, at the time of delivery of the vehicle, an assignment and warranty of title to the transferee in the space provided on the certificate or as the Secretary of State prescribes. The warranty must include the odometer information required by section 752 . The owner shall deliver the certificate and assignment to the transferee or to the Secretary of State. Except as provided in section 664‑A , an owner must provide the transferee with a properly released certificate of lien if one was issued to a lienholder. A transferee other than a dealer licensed under chapter 9 shall obtain a title in the transferee's name before transferring the vehicle to another person. The Secretary of State may accept an application in lieu of a title when the application is accompanied by a prior title. [PL 1997, c. 437, §17 (AMD).]

2. Delivery of certificate by lienholder. Unless the transfer was a breach of the security agreement, upon request of the owner or transferee, a lienholder in possession of the certificate of title, certificate of salvage or certificate of lien shall deliver a certificate to the transferee or, upon receipt of the assignment, the application for a new certificate and the fee, the lienholder shall deliver them to the Secretary of State. The delivery of the certificate does not affect the rights of a lienholder. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Retention. If a security interest is reserved or created at the time of the transfer, the certificate must be retained by or delivered to the lienholder. The parties shall comply with sections 701 and 752 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Transfer effective. Except as provided in section 664‑A and between the parties, a transfer by an owner is not effective until the provisions of this section and section 665 have been fulfilled and the required fees have been paid. An owner who has delivered possession of the vehicle and has complied with this section and section 665 is not liable thereafter as owner for damages resulting from operation of the vehicle. [PL 1997, c. 437, §18 (AMD).]

5. Transfer to dealer. When a dealer licensed under chapter 9 acquires a vehicle, the dealer must possess a transfer form in accordance with section 752 for the transfer of that vehicle to the dealer and that transfer form must state the odometer reading, the names of the transferors and the name of the dealer as transferee. A dealer who violates this subsection commits a traffic infraction. A minimum fine of $200 must be adjudged for each infraction. This forfeiture may not be suspended. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 955 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 955
29-A §955. Change in status of dealership
Status: in_force

1. Termination of new vehicle dealership. A new vehicle dealer whose franchise is terminated or changed shall immediately surrender the dealer plates and license to the Secretary of State. If business is to be continued, the Secretary of State shall issue the appropriate class of plates. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Used vehicle dealer obtaining a new vehicle franchise. A used vehicle dealer who obtains a new vehicle franchise from a manufacturer or distributor shall immediately surrender the used vehicle plates and certificates and the Secretary of State shall issue the appropriate class of plates. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Penalty. A person who fails to comply with this section commits a traffic infraction. [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §5 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2355-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2355-A
29-A §2355-A. Six-axle truck weight pilot project
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter to the contrary, for as long as the provisions of 23 United States Code, Section 127 (a) (11) affording an exemption from the federal vehicle weight limitations for vehicles operating on all portions of the interstate system are in effect, a 6-axle combination vehicle consisting of a 3-axle truck tractor with a tri-axle semitrailer having a maximum gross vehicle weight of 100,000 pounds may be operated on any portion of the interstate system consistent with this subchapter as it applies to the Maine Turnpike. [PL 2009, c. 469, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 469, §2 (AFF).]

For the purposes of this section, "interstate system" has the same meaning as in Title 23, section 1903, subsection 3 . [PL 2009, c. 469, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 469, §2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 668 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 668
29-A §668. Suspension or revocation of certificate of title or certificate of salvage
Status: in_force

1. Findings. The Secretary of State may suspend or revoke a certificate of title, certificate of salvage, certificate of lien or certificate of registration on notice and reasonable opportunity to be heard, if the Secretary of State finds: A. A certificate of title or certificate of salvage was fraudulently procured or erroneously issued; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A vehicle has been scrapped or dismantled; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. A person failed to deliver a certificate of title or certificate of salvage or an application for certificate of title or certificate of salvage or fails to furnish information the Secretary of State requests within 10 days after the time required; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. A person failed to mail or deliver a certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the Secretary of State following the creation of a security interest by court order or other governmental action or following an involuntary transfer. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).]

2. Validity. Suspension or revocation of a certificate does not affect the validity of a security interest noted on it. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Certificate delivered. When the Secretary of State suspends or revokes a certificate of title, certificate of salvage, certificate of lien or certificate of registration, the owner or person in possession of that document, immediately upon receiving notice of the suspension or revocation, shall deliver the document and registration plates to the Secretary of State. If the owner or person in possession of that document fails to deliver the document and registration plates to the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State may suspend the person's privilege to title or register a vehicle. [PL 2001, c. 563, §2 (AMD).]

4. Seizure. The Secretary of State may seize the certificate, registration document or registration plate that has been suspended or revoked. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Hearing, judicial review. A person aggrieved by an act or omission to act of the Secretary of State under this chapter is entitled, upon request, to a hearing before the Secretary of State or the secretary's deputies in accordance with sections 2483 and 2484 . After a hearing, a person aggrieved by the final action taken by the Secretary of State is entitled to judicial review of that action, as provided in section 2485, subsection 5 . [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §96 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2064 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2064
29-A §2064. No coasting on grade in neutral
Status: in_force

An operator, when traveling on a downgrade, may not coast with the gears of the vehicle in neutral. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 517-B — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 517-B
29-A §517-B. Registration exemption for antique farm tractors used in demonstrations, parades, ceremonies and organized charitable events
Status: in_force

Farm tractors or farm equipment at least 25 years old, as determined by the model year, are exempt from registration requirements and registration fees when used for demonstrations, ceremonies, parades or organized charitable events. [PL 2009, c. 435, §5 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 406 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 406
29-A §406. Nontransferability of certificate
Status: in_force

A vehicle registration expires on the transfer of ownership except for a transfer to a surviving spouse. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Return of certificate. [PL 2013, c. 496, §2 (RP).]

2. Issuance of new registration. [PL 2013, c. 496, §2 (RP).]
29-A M.R.S. § 503 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 503
29-A §503. Miscellaneous registration fees
Status: in_force

Fees for certain replacement plates, registration validation devices and new registration plates are as follows. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Replacements. Replacement registration plates are furnished to replace lost or mutilated plates or plates assigned to the registrant that have not been expired for more than 8 months. The fee for each plate is $5. Replacement registration validation devices for number plates are furnished for 50¢ each. [PL 2017, c. 67, §4 (AMD).]

2. New issues. For each new registration plate issued pursuant to section 451 , the Secretary of State shall collect a fee of $1 and the municipal agent shall collect another $1 fee in addition to any other registration fees. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 660 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 660
29-A §660. Refusal of certificate of title or salvage
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall refuse to issue a certificate of title or salvage or may withdraw a certificate of title or salvage if the required fee is not paid or if the Secretary of State has reason to believe that: [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).]

1. Applicant not owner. The applicant is not the owner of the vehicle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. False statement. The application contains a false or fraudulent statement; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Insufficient information. The application fails to furnish required information or documents or additional information the Secretary of State reasonably requires. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2060 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2060
29-A §2060. Turning at intersections
Status: in_force

An operator intending to turn at an intersection may do so as follows. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Right turns. The operator shall make both the approach and a right turn as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1-A. Right turns near bicyclists or roller skiers. A person operating a motor vehicle near a person operating a bicycle or roller skis and proceeding in the same direction may not make a right turn unless the turn can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with the safe and legal operation of the bicycle or roller skis. [PL 2013, c. 241, §2 (AMD).]

2. Left turns on 2-way roadways. At an intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each way entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn must be made in that portion of the right half of the way nearest the center line and by passing to the right of the center line where it enters the intersection. After entering the intersection, an operator must make the left turn so as to leave the intersection to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered. When practicable, the left turn must be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection. An operator intending to turn to the left must yield the right-of-way to traffic and any person operating a bicycle or roller skis approaching from the opposite direction that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. [PL 2023, c. 334, §1 (AMD).]

2-A. Left turns near bicyclists or roller skiers. A person operating a motor vehicle near a person operating a bicycle or roller skis and proceeding in the opposite direction may not make a left turn unless the turn can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with the safe and legal operation of the bicycle or roller skis. [PL 2023, c. 334, §2 (NEW).]

3. Left turns on other than two-way roadways. At an intersection where traffic is restricted to one direction on a way, an operator intending to turn left shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of that vehicle. After entering the intersection, the left turn must be made so as to leave the intersection, as nearly as practicable, in the left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in that direction on the way being entered. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Markers, buttons or signs for different course. A municipality may cause markers, buttons or signs to be placed within or adjacent to an intersection requiring a different course to be traveled by a vehicle turning at an intersection. When markers, buttons or signs are so placed, an operator shall obey them. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §40 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2526 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2526
29-A §2526. Drug recognition experts
Status: in_force

1. Training program. The board of trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy shall establish: A. A program that meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration guidelines for training and certification of drug recognition experts; and [PL 2011, c. 335, §15 (AMD).] B. Eligibility standards for admission of law enforcement officers to the program that are consistent with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration guidelines and that ensure that trainees are: (1) Law enforcement officers who have demonstrated proficiency and experience in standardized field sobriety testing and the ability to complete the training and function as drug recognition experts; and (2) Employed by law enforcement agencies that have the facilities, equipment and other resources necessary for the effective functioning of drug recognition experts. [PL 2011, c. 335, §15 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 335, §15 (AMD).]

2. Selection of trainees. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall select for training as drug recognition experts members of the State Police and other law enforcement officers who meet the eligibility requirements. [PL 2011, c. 335, §15 (AMD).]

3. Qualifications. Only those law enforcement officers who successfully complete the training and certification program established under this section may conduct drug impairment assessments and offer testimony as drug recognition experts under section 2525 . [PL 2011, c. 335, §15 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2325 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 20 / Section 2325
29-A §2325. Limitation of liability
Status: in_force

A person who is in the business of selling or renting bicycles or roller skis who complies with this chapter is not liable in a civil suit for damages for any physical injuries sustained by an operator or bicycle passenger as a result of the operator's or passenger's failure to use a helmet. [PL 2009, c. 484, §13 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2090 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2090
29-A §2090. Antique vehicles (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2089)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2089)

A vehicle registered as an antique vehicle pursuant to section 457 may pull a trailer or semitrailer as long as the vehicle is used for noncommercial recreational purposes or for exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest. [RR 2003, c. 1, §30 (RAL).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2360-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2360-A
29-A §2360-A. Exception to axle fines during the midwinter season
Status: in_force

1. Axle fines waived; midwinter season. The fine is waived and the Violation Summons and Complaint is not issued for violations of axle and axle group weight limits or tolerances provided by sections 2352 , 2353 , 2354 , 2357 , 2364 and 2365 for vehicles traveling during the months of January and February. [PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. A, §32 (AMD).]

2. Exceptions. This section does not apply to: A. Vehicles traveling on the Interstate Highway System, including the portion of the Maine Turnpike designated Interstate 95 and that portion of Interstate 95 from the southern terminus of the Maine Turnpike to the New Hampshire state line; or [PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF).] B. Vehicles traveling on ways restricted under the provisions of section 2395 . [PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF).]

3. Repeal. [PL 2011, c. 86, §1 (RP).]
29-A M.R.S. § 466 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 466
29-A §466. Registration Plate Equipment and Production Program
Status: in_force

The Registration Plate Equipment and Production Program is established as a program within the Highway Fund. One dollar from each registration fee paid in accordance with section 457 , 458 , 501 , 504 , 505 , 509 , 513 , 515 or 520 must be paid into the Highway Fund and allocated to the Registration Plate Equipment and Production Program. The Legislature may authorize allocations from the program exclusively for costs relating to the design, production, storage, handling and issuance of registration plates. These costs may include, but are not limited to, the following: the purchase, installation, repair and rebuilding of equipment used in the production or handling of registration plates; materials used in the production, handling and shipping of registration plates; and buildings or space rented, leased or purchased for the production or storage of registration plates or the storage of materials used in the production of plates. Highway Fund allocations to the Registration Plate Equipment and Production Program may not lapse but must be carried forward to be used for the same purposes. [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. C, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. C, §16 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2389 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2389
29-A §2389. Truck, trailer and combinations; limitations
Status: in_force

1. Limitation on drawn trailers and tiny homes. Only one tiny home, trailer or semitrailer may be drawn by a motor vehicle, except that a combination of a truck tractor, semitrailer and full trailer may be operated on the Interstate Highway System and those qualifying federal aid primary system highways designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to the United States Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, Section 411. "Driveaway" and "towaway" operations, as defined by the Secretary of State, may include a combination of saddlemount vehicles not to exceed 3 units in contact with the road. [PL 2019, c. 650, §19 (AMD).]

2. Converted semitrailers. A semitrailer converted to a trailer by use of a converter dolly remains a semitrailer for all other purposes in this Title and is considered one vehicle while connected. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1612 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 13 / Section 1612
29-A §1612. Insurance before registration for dealers and transporters
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may not issue a dealer, transporter, loaner, motorcycle dealer or trailer dealer license or registration plates under chapter 9, subchapter I , except to equipment dealers or dealers who are only licensed to sell trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of 3,000 pounds or less, and that do not request dealer registration plates in conjunction with the license, until the applicant has procured and filed with the Secretary of State a certificate showing that the applicant is covered by an automobile bodily injury and property damage liability insurance policy providing coverage as set forth in this Title with respect to the plates issued, approved by the Superintendent of Insurance, insuring against any legal liability in accordance with the terms of that policy for personal injury or death of any one person in the sum of $100,000 and for any number of persons in the sum of $300,000 and against property damage in the sum of $100,000 when injury, death or damage may result from or have been caused by the operation of any vehicle bearing such registration plates. In lieu of that insurance, the applicant may file with the Secretary of State a bond or bonds issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the State in the amount of at least $100,000 on account of injury to or death of any one person and subject to such limits as respects injury to or death of one person; of at least $300,000 on account of any one accident resulting in injury to or death of more than one person; and of at least $100,000 for damage to property of others. [PL 1997, c. 776, §41 (AMD).]

Notwithstanding this section, a trailer or mobile home dealer, licensed pursuant to section 954 , who certifies to the Secretary of State that the dealer does not haul trailers or mobile homes on the public roads and highways of the State is not required to file certification of liability insurance or surety bond. The Secretary of State may not issue dealer plates to a trailer or mobile home dealer exempted from filing certification of liability insurance or surety bond under this paragraph. [PL 2001, c. 671, §29 (AMD).]

Notwithstanding Title 4, section 152, subsection 9 and Title 5, sections 10003 and 10051 , the Secretary of State has the authority to suspend a motor vehicle dealer license upon the dealer's failure to maintain insurance as required by this section. [PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §48 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]

The operation, or the release for operation, of any vehicle registered under chapter 9, subchapter I that is not in compliance with this section is a traffic infraction. [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §12 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 112 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 112
29-A §112. Notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Notice of any hearing held by the Secretary of State or by the Secretary of State's authority under this Title must be consistent with Title 5, section 9052 and notify the licensee or registrant that the licensee or registrant may then and there appear, in person or through counsel, to show cause why that license or certificate of registration should not be suspended or revoked. Service of that notice is sufficient if sent by regular mail to the address given by the licensee or registrant at least 10 days before the date set for hearing. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1458 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1458
29-A §1458. Entry into force and withdrawal --       Article VIII
Status: in_force

This compact must enter into force and become effective as to any state when it has enacted the same into law. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal may take effect until 6 months after the executive head of the withdrawing state has given notice of the withdrawal to the executive heads of all other party states. No withdrawal may affect the validity or applicability by the licensing authorities of the states remaining party to the compact of any report of conviction occurring prior to the withdrawal. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 516 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 516
29-A §516. Stock car
Status: in_force

The annual fee for registering a stock race car is $7. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §16 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2084 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2084
29-A §2084. Bicycles and scooters
Status: in_force

1. Night equipment. A bicycle, scooter or motorized bicycle or tricycle, when in use in the nighttime, must have: A. Lighted a front light that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 200 feet to the front; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §25 (RPR).] B. A red or amber light or reflector to the rear that is visible at least 200 feet to the rear; and [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §25 (RPR).] C. Reflector material on the pedals, unless the bicyclist is wearing reflective material on the feet or ankles. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §25 (RPR).] A bicyclist may also use optional supplementary reflectors, lights or reflective or lighted safety equipment. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §25 (RPR).]

2. Brakes. A bicycle, scooter or motorized bicycle or tricycle must be equipped with a brake sufficient to enable the operator to stop the vehicle or device within a reasonable distance. [PL 2001, c. 360, §12 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2065 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2065
29-A §2065. Driving over fire hose
Status: in_force

An operator of a motor vehicle may not drive over an unprotected hose of a fire department laid down on a way for a fire or alarm without the consent of the police or fire department official in command. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1475 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1475
29-A §1475. Duty of court to report action on licenses
Status: in_force

Any court of this State, which has jurisdiction to take any action suspending, revoking or otherwise limiting a license to drive, shall report any such action and the adjudication upon which it is based to the Secretary of State within 5 days on forms furnished by the Secretary of State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1109 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 1109
29-A §1109. Vicarious liability
Status: in_force

1. Corporators or partners. If a licensee is a partnership or corporation, it is sufficient cause for denial, suspension or revocation of a license if an officer, director, trustee or partner of the partnership or corporation has committed an act or omitted a duty that would be cause for denying, suspending or revoking a license. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Employees. A licensee is responsible for the acts of employees if that licensee approved of or had knowledge of the acts or other similar acts and after that approval or knowledge retained the benefit, proceeds, profits or advantages accruing from the acts or otherwise ratified the acts. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1767 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1767
29-A §1767. Disposition of fees
Status: in_force

The revenues generated by this chapter must be credited to the General Highway Fund. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 953 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 953
29-A §953. License to deal in new vehicle
Status: in_force

1. License; new vehicle dealer. A person may not have on a licensed facility at any one time more than 5 new vehicles unless the person is licensed as a new vehicle dealer. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Requirements. A new vehicle dealer license may be issued only to: A. A sales branch or agency of a manufacturer of vehicles; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A distributor of new vehicles who holds an unexpired appointment in writing from the manufacturer of such vehicles; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. A dealer in new vehicles who holds an unexpired appointment in writing from the manufacturer of such vehicles or from an authorized distributor of such vehicles. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Copy of appointment. An applicant for a license to deal in new vehicles shall submit with the application a certification of franchise from the manufacturer of the new vehicles to be sold. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. License. The make of the new vehicle in which the licensee is authorized to deal must be stated on the license. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Additional charges. A new vehicle dealer may not charge an extra charge for preparation service or optional equipment unless that charge is described and clearly posted on the motor vehicle to which it applies. For purposes of this subsection, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Extra charge" means a consumer charge that is not included in the manufacturer's suggested retail price. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. "Preparation service" means an adjustment, inspection, test, repair, replacement of parts, cleaning, polishing or other labor performed by the dealer without prior written authorization of the purchaser. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. "Optional equipment" means equipment, protective coating, special feature, appliance, part or accessory added to a vehicle and not included in the manufacturer's suggested retail price. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Penalty. A person who fails to comply with this section commits a traffic infraction. [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §4 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 470 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 470
29-A §470. Experimental motor vehicle plates and registration
Status: in_force

1. Definition. "Experimental motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle in the developmental stage that has not yet reached production. [PL 2003, c. 125, §1 (NEW).]

2. Inspection and equipment. An experimental motor vehicle is exempt from inspection requirements under section 1751 but must comply with the equipment standards of chapter 17 to include at a minimum: body components, an exhaust system, reflectors, running gear, tires, a horn, lights, directional signals, brakes, a steering mechanism, windshield wipers, safety seat belts and rearview mirrors. [PL 2003, c. 125, §1 (NEW).]

3. Experimental motor vehicle inventor registration. A person in the business of developing experimental motor vehicles shall register with the Secretary of State as an experimental motor vehicle inventor. The Secretary of State shall develop and implement an application process, including but not limited to name, address and description and photographs of the experimental motor vehicle in development. [PL 2003, c. 125, §1 (NEW).]

4. Experimental motor vehicle plate. The Secretary of State shall issue a registration plate for an experimental motor vehicle to a registered experimental motor vehicle inventor. This plate may be used for one or more experimental motor vehicles during the term of the registration provided that those vehicles are owned by the person issued the registration plate. The Secretary of State may issue no more than 2 plates per registered experimental motor vehicle inventor. The registration for an experimental motor vehicle must be renewed annually. [PL 2003, c. 125, §1 (NEW).]

5. Fee. The Secretary of State shall charge an annual fee of $20 for each plate issued under this section. [PL 2003, c. 125, §1 (NEW).]

6. Insurance. The Secretary of State may not issue an experimental motor vehicle registration plate until the applicant has procured and filed with the Secretary of State a certificate showing that the applicant is covered by an automobile bodily injury and property damage liability insurance policy providing coverage against any legal liability when injury, death or damage results from or has been caused by the operation of any vehicle bearing an experimental motor vehicle registration plate. [PL 2003, c. 125, §1 (NEW).]

7. Limitations on use. A person may not operate an experimental motor vehicle on a public way with a posted speed limit that exceeds the capability of that vehicle to achieve and safely maintain that speed. Experimental motor vehicles are prohibited from operation on the interstate highway system and Maine Turnpike at all times. A person may operate an experimental motor vehicle only in daylight hours. [PL 2003, c. 125, §1 (NEW).]

8. Rulemaking. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to establish the application criteria and process by which a person may qualify to receive an experimental motor vehicle registration plate. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2003, c. 125, §1 (NEW).]

9. Violations. The operation of any motor vehicle registered under this section that is not in compliance with this section is a traffic infraction. [PL 2003, c. 125, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 457 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 457
29-A §457. Hobbyist registration plates
Status: in_force

1. Hobbyist registration plates authorized. The Secretary of State may issue hobbyist registration plates for antique autos, custom vehicles, horseless carriages, street rods or antique motorcycles. These plates must bear the inscription "Maine" and the inscription "Antique Auto," "Custom Vehicle," "Horseless Carriage" or "Street Rod" or, for antique motorcycles, the inscription "Antique." [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]

2. Existing number plates. [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. A, §3 (RP).]

3. Contemporary plates. An owner of an antique auto, horseless carriage, street rod or antique motorcycle may use registration plates that were issued in the same year the antique vehicle was manufactured, as long as the motor vehicle: A. Is over 25 years old or in the case of an antique auto or antique motorcycle, is more than 35 years old or is more than 25 years old and was registered in the State as an antique auto or antique motorcycle prior to January 2025; [PL 2023, c. 634, §3 (AMD).] B. Is registered as an antique vehicle; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Carries a valid antique motor vehicle registration certificate and plates. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 634, §3 (AMD).]

4. Display of contemporary plates. Contemporary registration plates must have matching plate numbers, be affixed to both the front and rear and conspicuously bear the year of manufacture. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Street rod standards. The Chief of the State Police shall establish standards to qualify vehicles as street rods. These standards include: A. The age of the vehicle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The equipment and its condition; and [PL 2005, c. 34, §1 (AMD).] C. Permissible modifications. [PL 2005, c. 34, §1 (AMD).] D. [PL 2005, c. 34, §2 (RP).] [PL 2005, c. 34, §§1, 2 (AMD).]

6. Application. An application for registration of a vehicle under this section must be accompanied by an affidavit that includes a statement indicating the year and make of the motor vehicle and that the vehicle is garaged or maintained in the State. [PL 2005, c. 321, §3 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 321, §6 (AFF).]

7. Registration fee. The fee for registration of a horseless carriage or antique motorcycle is $15. The fee for registration of a street rod or antique auto is $30. [PL 2015, c. 206, §3 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1909-B — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1909-B
29-A §1909-B. Optional auxiliary lighting
Status: in_force

1. General restrictions. Except as otherwise provided by section 2054 and any other law or rule, a vehicle may be equipped with or display an auxiliary light, as defined by section 2054, subsection 1, paragraph C , only if it conforms to the requirements of this section. [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]

2. Color. The color of an auxiliary light must be as follows: A. White or amber if the light is on the front of the vehicle; [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).] B. Amber if the light is on the side of the vehicle; or [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).] C. Amber or red if the light is on the rear of the vehicle. [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]

3. Beam. An auxiliary light must emit a steady beam of light and may not blink, oscillate, rotate or flash. [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]

4. Brightness. An auxiliary light may not emit a beam that is brighter than, has a greater candlepower than or distracts from the visibility of standard lighting equipment required by this Title or by the inspection rules adopted by the Chief of the State Police pursuant to section 1769 . [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]

5. Operator visibility. An auxiliary light may not be installed in a manner or on the vehicle so that it distracts or impairs the vision of the operator. [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]

6. Under-vehicle lighting. An auxiliary light is under-vehicle lighting if it is a lighting device or lamp, including, but not limited to, a neon or fluorescent tube, installed under the chassis and it is designed to illuminate and reflect from the surface beneath the vehicle. A vehicle may be equipped with under-vehicle lighting for the purpose of participating in shows, events or other exhibitions, but the lighting may not be used or the vehicle illuminated with under-vehicle lighting on a public way. [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]

7. Violation. A person who operates a motor vehicle equipped with, illuminated by, displaying or using an auxiliary light in violation of this section commits a traffic infraction. [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2381 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2381
29-A §2381. Moving heavy objects and objects that exceed dimensional limits
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition. A person may not move a vehicle or other object over a public way or bridge without obtaining a permit under this section if that vehicle or object: A. Exceeds the length, width, height or weight prescribed in this Title; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Has attached to its wheels a flange, rib, clamp or other object likely to injure the surface of the public way or bridge. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §72 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Exception. This section does not prohibit: A. The transportation of utility poles by a tractor and semitrailer without regard to overall length if the utility poles are moved by a utility company or the utility company's contractor from a staging area to the final point of installation. Nothing in this paragraph exempts the transporter from other applicable laws or rules; [PL 2007, c. 703, §24 (AMD).] B. Overwidth mowing machines, farm tractors or farming vehicles and equipment not customarily operated over public ways, if equipped with lights pursuant to section 1906, subsection 1 , or reflectors at least 12 inches by 12 inches, to the front and rear adequately warning, during nighttime, other highway users of the extreme width; or [PL 2015, c. 303, §1 (AMD).] C. The use of tire chains of reasonable proportions when required for safety because of snow, ice or other slippery conditions. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2015, c. 303, §1 (AMD).]

3. Transporter certificates. This section applies but is not limited to holders of transporter registration certificates. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2118 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2118
29-A §2118. Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2117)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2117)

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Operation of a motor vehicle while distracted" means the operation of a motor vehicle by a person who, while operating the vehicle, is engaged in an activity: (1) That is not necessary to the operation of the vehicle; and (2) That actually impairs, or would reasonably be expected to impair, the ability of the person to safely operate the vehicle. [RR 2009, c. 1, §18 (RAL).] [RR 2009, c. 1, §18 (RAL).]

2. Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle. A person commits the traffic infraction of failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle if the person: A. Commits either a traffic infraction under this Title or commits the crime of driving to endanger under section 2413 and, at the time the traffic infraction or crime occurred, the person was engaged in the operation of a motor vehicle while distracted; or [RR 2009, c. 1, §1 (RAL).] B. Is determined to have been the operator of a motor vehicle that was involved in a reportable accident as defined in section 2251, subsection 1 that resulted in property damage and, at the time the reportable accident occurred, the person was engaged in the operation of a motor vehicle while distracted. [RR 2009, c. 1, §18 (RAL).] A person may be issued a citation or summons for any other traffic infraction or crime that was committed by the person in relation to the person's commission of the traffic infraction of failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle. [RR 2009, c. 1, §18 (RAL).]
29-A M.R.S. § 456-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 456-A
29-A §456-A. Lobster registration plates
Status: in_force

1. Lobster plates. The Secretary of State, upon receiving an application and evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 , the annual motor vehicle registration fee required by section 501 or section 504 and the contribution provided for in subsection 2 , shall issue a registration certificate and a set of lobster special registration plates to be used in lieu of regular registration plates. These plates must bear identification numbers and letters. The Secretary of State may issue lobster plates to certain state-owned vehicles in accordance with section 517 . [PL 2017, c. 327, §2 (AMD).]

2. Contribution to Lobster Research, Education and Development Fund. In addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee prescribed by law for the particular class of vehicle registered, the initial contribution for lobster plates is $20, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited as follows: A. Ten dollars to the Lobster Research, Education and Development Fund established in Title 12, section 6465 ; [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (AMD).] B. Nine dollars to the Highway Fund for administrative and production costs; and [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (AMD).] C. One dollar to the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (AMD).]

3. Design. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative under Title 12, section 6455‑A , shall determine a design for the lobster special registration plates. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters shall review the final design prior to manufacture of the plates. The Secretary of State shall issue upon request lobster plates that are also vanity plates. Lobster plates are issued in accordance with the provisions of this section and section 453 . [PL 2021, c. 491, §4 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 491, §7 (AFF).]

4. Renewal fee. In addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee prescribed by law, the annual renewal contribution for lobster special registration plates is $15, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited as follows: A. Ten dollars to the Lobster Research, Education and Development Fund established in Title 12, section 6465 ; [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (AMD).] B. Four dollars to the Highway Fund for administrative and production costs; and [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (AMD).] C. One dollar to the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (AMD).]

5. Reimbursement for production and issuance costs for first 2,000 plates. [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (RP).]

6. Reimbursement for production and issuance costs for plates produced after first 2,000 plates. [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (RP).]

6-A. Transfer of fees. On a quarterly basis, the Secretary of State shall transfer the revenue from the issuance and renewal of the lobster registration plates to the Treasurer of State for deposit and crediting pursuant to subsections 2 and 4 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §4 (NEW).]

7. Duplicate plates. The Secretary of State shall issue a lobster plate in a 3-number and 3-letter combination sequence. Vanity plates may not duplicate vanity plates issued in another class of plate. [PL 2001, c. 623, §4 (NEW).]

8. Eligibility; trucks. [PL 2015, c. 473, §§5, 6 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 327, §3 (RP).]

9. Date of first issue. The Secretary of State shall issue the first lobster plate on or after May 1, 2003. [PL 2001, c. 623, §4 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2527 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2527
29-A §2527. Rules regulating sample collection and testing procedures
Status: in_force

The Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt rules regulating sample collection and testing procedures to ensure accurate and reliable testing and to protect the privacy of the person providing the sample. The rules may include, but are not limited to: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

1. Standards. Standards for determining when a sample is to be reported as negative, based upon standards specific to the type and sensitivity of the test and the drug or category of drug screened; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Urine samples. A requirement that only a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency employee of the same sex as the person providing the sample, or a health care practitioner, may observe the giving of a urine sample, and that it may be collected only within a law enforcement or health care facility; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Sample for defendant. A requirement that, at the request and expense of the person charged, the department shall segregate a portion of the sample collected for that person's own testing. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

The department may establish rules governing the format in which the test results are reported. At the time of adoption, the department shall furnish a copy of these rules to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over legal affairs for review. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2068 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2068
29-A §2068. Parking
Status: in_force

1. On ways. The following provisions apply to parking on public ways. A. A person may not park a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, on the traveled portion of a public way outside of a business or residence district when it is practicable to park off of the way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A person may not park a vehicle on a public way unless: (1) A clear and unobstructed width of at least 10 feet is left for free passage of other vehicles on the way; and (2) An approaching vehicle has a clear view of the way for 300 feet beyond the parked vehicle, before approaching within 200 feet of it. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B-1. A person may not park a vehicle on the following portions of a public way that are included in a limited-access highway: (1) On a traffic lane, deceleration lane, acceleration lane or on a bridge; or (2) On the shoulder to the left of the traffic lanes. [PL 1997, c. 653, §10 (NEW).] C. The Department of Transportation may place signs prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles on a public way or within 10 feet of the traveled portion of a way or on property under its jurisdiction, where stopping, standing or parking is dangerous to those using the way or would unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §44 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C-1. An operator may not stop, stand or park a vehicle in violation of the restriction on a sign under paragraph C . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §45 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] D. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle that is: (1) Disabled to the extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the vehicle; or (2) Employed in construction, maintenance or repair of pipes and wires of a public utility in, on, along, over, across and under a public way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §§44, 45 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Brakes set. An operator may not allow a motor vehicle to stand on a public way and remain unattended without effectively setting its brakes. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Moving parked vehicle. A person may not move a vehicle that is stopped, standing or parked on a public way until movement can be made with reasonable safety. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Opening and closing doors. A person may not open the door of a motor vehicle on the side of moving traffic unless opening the door is reasonably safe to do and can be done without interfering with the movement of traffic. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Open doors. A person may not leave a door of a vehicle open on the side of moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1903 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1903
29-A §1903. Adequate signaling device; use
Status: in_force

1. Signaling device required. A person may not operate a motor vehicle without a suitable and adequate horn or other device for signaling. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §19 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Unnecessarily sounded. A person may not unnecessarily sound a signaling device or horn. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §19 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2481 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2481
29-A §2481. Administrative procedures for suspension
Status: in_force

1. Report of officer. A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe a person has violated the terms of a conditional driver's license, commercial driver's license or provisional license or committed an OUI offense shall send to the Secretary of State a report of all relevant information, including, but not limited to, the following: A. Information adequately identifying the person charged; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The ground that the officer had for probable cause to believe that the person violated the terms of a conditional driver's license, commercial driver's license or provisional license or committed an OUI offense; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. A certificate of the results of alcohol level tests conducted on a self-contained breath-alcohol testing apparatus; and [PL 2009, c. 447, §63 (AMD).] D. If a person fails to submit to a test, the law enforcement officer's report may be limited to a written statement under oath stating that the officer had probable cause to believe that the person violated the terms of a conditional driver's license, commercial driver's license or provisional license, or committed an OUI offense and failed to submit to a test. [RR 1995, c. 2, §73 (COR).] The report must be under oath and on a form approved by the Secretary of State. If the alcohol level test was not analyzed by a law enforcement officer, the person who analyzed the results shall send a copy of that certificate to the Secretary of State. [PL 2009, c. 447, §63 (AMD).]

2. Time. The report must be submitted to the Secretary of State within 72 hours of the offense, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If the report is not sent within this time period, the Secretary of State shall impose the suspension, unless the delay has prejudiced the person's ability to prepare or participate in the hearing. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Determination. The Secretary of State shall make a determination on the basis of the information required in the report. This determination is final unless a hearing is requested and held. If a hearing is held, the Secretary of State shall review the matter and make a final determination on the basis of evidence received at the hearing. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 153 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 3 / Section 153
29-A §153. Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may adopt, amend or repeal rules necessary to administer this Title, as provided in the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Unless defined otherwise, rules adopted pursuant to this Title are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 1997, c. 437, §5 (AMD).]