29-A M.R.S. § 514 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 514
29-A §514. Evasion of registration fees and excise taxes
Status: in_force

A person required to register a vehicle in this State who instead registers the vehicle in another state or province or who fails to register a vehicle in this State is guilty of evasion of registration fees and excise taxes. Violation of this section is a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000. [PL 1999, c. 611, §1 (AMD).]

The Secretary of State shall notify the State Tax Assessor upon receipt of the court abstract so that the State Tax Assessor may determine whether further investigation is necessary. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

For purposes of this section, a person is presumed to be a resident of the State if that person has: [PL 1999, c. 611, §1 (NEW).]

1. Enrolled child in public school. Enrolled a minor child of whom that person has sole or primary custody in a public school within the State; or [PL 1999, c. 611, §1 (NEW).]

2. Declared or indicated primary residence in State. Declared, indicated or stated that that person's primary residence is in the State on any form, document or application used by public and private entities or persons. An oral statement by a person stating a Maine address as that person's primary residence is prima facie evidence of primary residence under this section. [PL 1999, c. 611, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1915 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1915
29-A §1915. Windows
Status: in_force

1. Safety glass. A motor vehicle must be equipped with safety glass wherever glass is used in partitions, doors, windows or windshields. "Safety glass" means a product composed of glass or of other materials, manufactured, fabricated or treated to prevent shattering and flying of broken glass. The Commissioner of Public Safety may maintain a list of the approved types of glass. Replacements of glass partitions, doors, windows or windshields must be made with safety glass. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Window repairs. When a window, other than the windshield, is broken, the operator may repair the window by temporarily replacing it with an opaque substance until there is a reasonable opportunity for replacement. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 452 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 452
29-A §452. Manner of display
Status: in_force

1. Position of registration plate. A registration plate must be displayed horizontally. Only one set of Maine registration plates may be displayed on one vehicle. A registration plate must be attached to the front and the rear of each vehicle except as follows. A. A trailer and semitrailer registration plate may be attached only to the rear of that trailer or semitrailer. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A motorcycle registration plate may not be attached to the front of that motorcycle. [PL 2005, c. 577, §10 (AMD).] C. A manufacturer, dealer or transporter registration plate may be attached only to the rear of the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. A truck tractor registration plate may be attached only to the front of that truck tractor. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 577, §10 (AMD).]

2. Farm trucks. The registration plate for a farm truck or vehicle used for hauling forest products may be attached by means of a rigid or semirigid bracket that allows the plate to swing freely. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Proper display. Registration plates must always be properly displayed. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

4. Plainly visible and legible. Registration plates, including the numbers, letters and words, must always be plainly visible and legible. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2451 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2451
29-A §2451. Suspensions for OUI
Status: in_force

1. Recording and notice by Secretary of State. On receipt of an attested copy of the court record of a suspension of a license for OUI, the Secretary of State shall immediately record the suspension and send written notice of the suspension to the person whose license has been suspended. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Court failure to suspend. [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §16 (RP).]

3. Suspension period. Unless a longer period of suspension is otherwise provided by law and imposed by the court, the Secretary of State shall suspend the license of a person convicted of OUI for the following minimum periods: A. One hundred fifty days, if the person has one OUI conviction within a 10-year period; [PL 2015, c. 329, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).] B. Three years, if the person has 2 OUI offenses within a 10-year period; [PL 2015, c. 329, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).] C. Six years, if the person has 3 OUI offenses within a 10-year period; [PL 2017, c. 229, §35 (AMD).] D. [PL 2009, c. 54, §3 (RP); PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. C, §§2, 3 (AFF).] E. Eight years, if the person has 4 or more OUI offenses within a 10-year period; or [PL 2017, c. 229, §35 (AMD).] F. Ten years, if the person has a prior conviction for a Class B or Class C OUI offense pursuant to section 2411, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D , subparagraph (2). [PL 2017, c. 229, §35 (NEW).] For the purposes of this subsection, a conviction or suspension has occurred within a 10-year period if the date of the new conduct is within 10 years of a date of suspension or imposition of sentence. The 10-year limitation does not apply to a prior conviction for a Class B or Class C OUI offense; the conviction may have occurred at any time. [PL 2017, c. 229, §35 (AMD).]

4. Consecutive suspensions. A suspension under this section is consecutive to a suspension for failure to submit to a test required by this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Additional period of suspension for transporting passengers under 21 years of age. Unless a court orders an additional period of license suspension of 275 days pursuant to section 2411, subsection 5, paragraph G , the Secretary of State shall impose an additional suspension period of 275 days for any failure to submit to a chemical test or for OUI if the person was operating the motor vehicle at the time of the offense with a passenger under 21 years of age. [PL 1997, c. 737, §12 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 202 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 3 / Section 202
29-A §202. Appointment of agents for the issuance of noncommercial driver's license renewals, duplicates of noncommercial driver's license renewals and nondriver identification card renewals
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may appoint agents authorized to issue noncommercial driver's license renewals, duplicates of noncommercial driver's license renewals and nondriver identification card renewals who are stationed at convenient locations in the State. Agents may charge an applicant a fee over the required fees for each renewal or duplicate issued. The agent retains the additional fee and forwards all other fees to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall determine by rule the fee to be charged by an agent under this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2011, c. 556, §2 (AMD).]

Agents appointed pursuant to this section are not authorized to issue registrations, initial noncommercial driver's licenses or initial nondriver identification cards. [PL 2011, c. 556, §2 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1253 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1253
29-A §1253. Commercial licenses
Status: in_force

1. Classifications. A Class A or Class B license, or a Class C license carrying an endorsement under subsection 3 , is a commercial license. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Compliance with federal law. The State must comply with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, Public Law 99-570, Title XII, the federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, Public Law 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748 and regulations adopted under those Acts in issuing or suspending a commercial license. In the case of any conflict between the federal statute or regulation and a statute or rule of this State, the federal statute or regulation must apply and take precedence. To ensure compliance, the Secretary of State shall adopt rules, administrative procedures, practices and policies, organizational structures, internal control mechanisms and resource assignments. These compliance measures must include, but are not limited to, provisions that: A. Provide for full state participation in the national commercial driver's license clearinghouse; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Require commercial drivers to have a single license; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Reduce and prevent commercial motor vehicle accidents, fatalities and injuries by disqualifying commercial drivers who have committed serious traffic or other designated offenses from operating commercial motor vehicles; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Protect public safety by removing from public ways a commercial driver who has: (1) Operated or attempted to operate a commercial vehicle while having an alcohol level of 0.04 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath; (2) Refused to submit to or complete a lawfully requested test to determine that driver's alcohol level; or (3) Operated or attempted to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; [PL 2023, c. 108, §1 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 108, §4 (AFF).] E. Provide maximum safety on public ways; and [PL 2023, c. 108, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 108, §4 (AFF).] F. Allow for the reinstatement, in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 383.51(a)(6) (2023), of a commercial license of any driver who has been disqualified for life from operating a commercial motor vehicle for offenses described in paragraphs (b)(1) to (b)(8) of Table 1 to 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 383.51 (2023). [PL 2023, c. 108, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 108, §4 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 108, §§1-3 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 108, §4 (AFF).]

3. Endorsements for double or triple trailers, buses, tank vehicles or hazardous materials. Operation of a double or triple trailer, bus or tank vehicle requiring a commercial driver's license or a vehicle carrying hazardous materials requiring a placard requires a special endorsement on a commercial license. An endorsement may be made under this subsection only after the applicant has successfully passed the examination for the specific vehicle. To retain a hazardous material endorsement on renewal of a commercial license, a reexamination of the hazardous material written test is required. A person who applies for or receives a hazardous material endorsement must comply with the conditions and requirements of the federal Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001, Public Law 107-56, 115 Stat. 272. [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).]

4. Air brakes. If an applicant either fails the air brake component of the examination under subsection 3 or performs the examination in a vehicle not equipped with air brakes, that person is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle equipped with air brakes. The license must be so restricted. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Operation with an alcohol level of 0.04 grams or more or under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. The Secretary of State shall suspend, without preliminary hearing, the commercial license of a person who has operated or attempted to operate a commercial motor vehicle while having an alcohol level of 0.04 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. The period of suspension must satisfy the regulations adopted by the United States Secretary of Transportation under the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, Public Law 99-570, Title XII. [PL 2009, c. 447, §28 (AMD).]

6. Human trafficking prevention; information. A commercial driver's license issued or renewed by the Secretary of State must be accompanied by information that outlines how to recognize human trafficking and how to report human trafficking and includes a telephone number for a national human trafficking hotline. [PL 2017, c. 192, §1 (NEW).]

7. Conviction for severe forms of trafficking in persons. The Secretary of State shall permanently revoke, without preliminary hearing, the commercial driver's license of a person who has been convicted of a felony involving an act or practice of severe forms of trafficking in persons, as defined in 22 United States Code, Section 7102.11 (2000), in which a commercial motor vehicle was used. [PL 2023, c. 257, §12 (NEW).]

8. Query of drug and alcohol clearinghouse. Beginning no later than November 18, 2024, the Secretary of State shall query the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's drug and alcohol clearinghouse prior to the issuance, upgrade, renewal or transfer of a commercial driver's license or a commercial learner's permit and shall deny the transaction and initiate downgrade procedures if the query results indicate the driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle. [PL 2023, c. 634, §23 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2356 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2356
29-A §2356. Operation of a vehicle exceeding registered weight
Status: in_force

1. Operation prohibited. A person commits a traffic infraction if that person operates or causes operation of a vehicle in excess of its registered weight on a public way. [PL 2001, c. 267, §2 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]

2. Prima facie evidence. Operation of a vehicle is prima facie evidence that the operation was caused by the vehicle registrant. [PL 2001, c. 267, §2 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]

3. Exception. [PL 2001, c. 267, §3 (RP); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]

4. Penalty. Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-B , the fine for a violation of subsection 1 is twice the difference in the registration fees for the actual weight and the registered weight of the vehicle. The minimum fine for a violation of this section is $25. [PL 2001, c. 267, §4 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]

5. Reduced penalty. [PL 2001, c. 267, §5 (RP); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]

6. Private ways exempted. This section does not apply to operating on private ways. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Notice of failure to appear or noncompliance with orders. If a person after being ordered to appear to answer a violation fails to appear or after appearing fails to comply with an order issued pursuant to this section, the court shall notify the Secretary of State. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]

8. Suspension of registrations. After receiving notice pursuant to subsection 7 , the Secretary of State shall suspend the person's registration certificates and plates and the privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this State. The suspension remains in effect until the person appears in court and complies with a court order. [PL 2015, c. 473, §18 (AMD).]

9. Subsequent violation. A person issued a summons for violating this section does not commit a subsequent violation of this section involving the same vehicle and same load until the next business day. [PL 2007, c. 383, §27 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2115 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2115
29-A §2115. Operating motor vehicle on Pickerel Pond
Status: in_force

A person may not operate a motor vehicle as defined in section 101, subsection 42 on Pickerel Pond located in Township 32 Middle Division. This section does not apply to motor vehicles of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, airmobiles as defined in Title 12, section 13001, subsection 2 and authorized emergency vehicles as defined in section 2054, subsection 1, paragraph B . A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2005, c. 433, §19 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1861 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1861
29-A §1861. Holding vehicle and its accessories
Status: in_force

A person holding or storing an abandoned vehicle, holding or storing a vehicle towed at the request of the vehicle's operator, owner or owner's agent or holding or storing a vehicle stored at the request of a law enforcement officer may hold the vehicle and all its accessories, contents and equipment, not including the personal effects of the registered owner, until reasonable towing and storage charges of the person holding or storing the vehicle are paid, except that a person may not hold the perishable cargo of a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 390.5, as amended, when the perishable cargo being transported in interstate or intrastate commerce is not owned by the motor carrier or driver of the commercial motor vehicle being held and the person holding or storing the towed vehicle is presented with evidence of insurance, as defined in section 1551 , covering the commercial motor vehicle and the vehicle's cargo. For purposes of this paragraph, "perishable cargo" means cargo of a commercial motor vehicle that is subject to spoilage or decay or is marked with an expiration date. The owner of the vehicle shall maintain, at a minimum, the amounts of motor vehicle financial responsibility in accordance with section 1605‑B to pay the reasonable towing and storage charges of the person holding or storing the vehicle. [PL 2023, c. 395, Pt. A, §3 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 395, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]

For purposes of this section, "personal effects" includes medications, medical equipment, clothing, mail, child restraint systems and similar items. Except for child restraint systems, items attached to the vehicle and business equipment, machinery and tools are not considered personal effects. For the purposes of this section, "child restraint system" has the same meaning as in section 2081, subsection 1, paragraph A‑2 . [PL 2019, c. 299, §1 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 669 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 669
29-A §669. Cancellation of certificate of title to manufactured housing and tiny homes
Status: in_force

1. Real property transactions. This section governs cancellation of a certificate of title to manufactured housing or a tiny home by the owner of the manufactured housing or tiny home when the manufactured housing or tiny home becomes affixed to real property owned by the owner of the manufactured housing or tiny home. [PL 2019, c. 650, §8 (AMD).]

2. Cancellation. A certificate of title to manufactured housing or a tiny home may be cancelled by the Secretary of State if the owner of the real property records the following documents in the registry of deeds for the county in which the real property is located: A. The original certificate of title to the manufactured housing or tiny home; [PL 2019, c. 650, §8 (AMD).] B. A description of the manufactured housing or tiny home, including model year, make, width, length and identification number, and a statement by any recorded lienholder on the certificate of title that the security interest has been released or that such security interest will be released upon cancellation of the certificate of title as set forth in this section; [PL 2019, c. 650, §8 (AMD).] C. The legal description of the real property; and [PL 2005, c. 678, §10 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).] D. A sworn statement by the owner of the real property, as shown on the real property deed, that the owner of the real property is the owner of the manufactured housing or tiny home and that the manufactured housing or tiny home is permanently affixed to the real property in accordance with state law. [PL 2019, c. 650, §8 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 650, §8 (AMD).]

3. Recording. The register of deeds, upon receipt of the documents set forth in subsection 2 , shall record the documents. [PL 2005, c. 678, §10 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).]

4. Request for cancellation. An owner of manufactured housing or a tiny home shall file a written request with the Secretary of State for cancellation of the certificate of title to the manufactured housing or tiny home after completion of the requirements in subsections 2 and 3 and by returning the recorded certificate of title. The Secretary of State shall cancel the certificate of title upon receipt of the written request from the owner of the manufactured housing or tiny home requesting cancellation of the certificate of title, accompanied by the certificate of title and documents listed in subsection 2 that have been recorded pursuant to subsection 3 . Upon cancellation of the certificate of title, the Secretary of State shall issue a document certifying that the certificate of title has been cancelled. [PL 2019, c. 650, §8 (AMD).]

5. Liens. For purposes of perfection, realization and foreclosure of security interests, if a certificate of title has been cancelled pursuant to this section, a separate security interest in the manufactured housing or tiny home does not exist, and the manufactured housing or tiny home may be secured only as part of the real property through a mortgage under Title 33 . [PL 2019, c. 650, §8 (AMD).]

6. Applicability. This section applies to manufactured housing or tiny homes required to be titled under section 651 and to any person who voluntarily elects to cancel a certificate of title to manufactured housing or a tiny home pursuant to this section. [PL 2019, c. 650, §8 (AMD).]

7. Taxation not affected. Nothing in this section may be construed to affect the taxation of manufactured housing or tiny homes. [PL 2019, c. 650, §8 (AMD).]

8. No change to common law. Nothing in this section may be construed to modify or change existing common law. [PL 2005, c. 678, §10 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1674 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 13 / Section 1674
29-A §1674. Other requirements
Status: in_force

The following provisions apply to a transportation network company operating in this State. [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]

1. Not a motor carrier, taxicab, limousine or for-hire vehicle. A transportation network company or a transportation network company driver is not a motor carrier, a taxicab, a limousine or a provider of for-hire transportation service. [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]

2. Agent. A transportation network company shall designate an agent for service of process in this State. [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]

3. Fare for services. On behalf of a transportation network company driver, a transportation network company may charge a fare for the services provided to riders; if a fare is collected from a rider, the transportation network company shall disclose to the rider the fare calculation method on its website or through the digital network. The transportation network company shall also provide a rider with the applicable rate being charged and the option to receive an estimated fare before the rider enters the transportation network company driver's vehicle. [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]

4. Identification of transportation network company vehicles and drivers. The transportation network company's digital network or website must display to a rider a picture of the transportation network company driver and the license plate number of the personal vehicle used for providing the prearranged ride before the rider enters the transportation network company driver's vehicle. [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]

5. Electronic receipt. Within a reasonable period of time following the completion of a prearranged ride, a transportation network company shall transmit an electronic receipt to the rider that lists: A. The point of origin and destination of the prearranged ride; [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).] B. The total time and distance of the prearranged ride; and [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).] C. An itemization of the total fare paid, if any. [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]

6. No cash. A transportation network company shall adopt a policy prohibiting the solicitation or acceptance of a cash payment from a rider and notify transportation network company drivers of that policy. A transportation network company driver may not solicit or accept a cash payment from a rider. Any payment for a prearranged ride may be made only electronically using the transportation network company's digital network. [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]

7. Policy on discrimination; accessibility. A transportation network company shall adopt a policy addressing discrimination and accessibility that: A. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of destination, race, color, national origin, religious belief or affiliation, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity with respect to riders and potential riders; [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).] B. Requires a transportation network company driver to comply with all applicable laws regarding discrimination against riders or potential riders on the basis of destination, race, color, national origin, religious belief or affiliation, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity; [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).] C. Requires a transportation network company driver to comply with all applicable laws relating to accommodation of service animals; [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).] D. Prohibits the imposition of additional charges for providing services to persons with physical disabilities because of those disabilities; [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).] E. Provides a rider an opportunity to indicate whether the rider requires a wheelchair accessible vehicle. If a transportation network company cannot arrange for wheelchair accessible transportation in any instance, the transportation network company driver shall direct the rider to an alternate provider of wheelchair accessible service, if available; and [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).] F. Provides notice of the policy to each driver. [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]

8. Records. A transportation network company shall maintain individual prearranged ride records for at least one year from the date each prearranged ride was provided and transportation network company driver records for at least one year from the date on which a transportation network company driver's activation on the transportation network company's digital network has ended. [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 456-B — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 456-B
29-A §456-B. Maine Black Bears registration plates
Status: in_force

1. Maine Black Bears 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 Maine Black Bears special registration plates to be used in lieu of regular registration plates. These plates must bear identification numbers and letters. [PL 2017, c. 327, §4 (AMD).]

2. Contribution to Maine Black Bears Scholarship Fund. In addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee prescribed by law for the particular class of vehicle registered, the initial contribution for Maine Black Bears plates is $20, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited as follows: A. Ten dollars to the Maine Black Bears Scholarship Fund established in Title 20‑A, section 10971 ; [PL 2007, c. 703, §5 (AMD).] B. Nine dollars to the Highway Fund for administrative and production costs; and [PL 2007, c. 703, §5 (AMD).] C. One dollar to the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 703, §5 (AMD).]

3. Design. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the alumni association of the University of Maine, shall determine a design for the Maine Black Bears 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 Maine Black Bears plates that are also vanity plates. Maine Black Bears plates are issued in accordance with the provisions of this section and section 453 . [PL 2001, c. 623, §4 (NEW).]

4. Renewal fee. In addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee prescribed by law, the annual renewal contribution for Maine Black Bears special registration plates is $15, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited as follows: A. Ten dollars to the Maine Black Bears Scholarship Fund established in Title 20‑A, section 10971 ; [PL 2007, c. 703, §5 (AMD).] B. Four dollars to the Highway Fund for administrative and production costs; and [PL 2007, c. 703, §5 (AMD).] C. One dollar to the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 703, §5 (AMD).]

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

6. Reimbursement for production and issuance costs for plates produced after first 2,000 plates. [PL 2007, c. 703, §5 (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 Maine Black Bears special registration plates to the Treasurer of State for deposit and crediting pursuant to subsections 2 and 4 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §5 (NEW).]

7. Duplicate plates. The Secretary of State shall issue a Maine Black Bears 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. Weight limit. [PL 2017, c. 327, §5 (RP).]

9. Date of first issue. The Secretary of State shall issue the first Maine Black Bears plate on or after November 1, 2003. [PL 2001, c. 623, §4 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2254 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2254
29-A §2254. Accidents involving unattended vehicle
Status: in_force

1. Operator required to stop. The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results in damage to an unattended vehicle shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or stop as close as possible and immediately return to the scene. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Provide information. The operator shall notify the owner or operator of the unattended vehicle or shall leave on that vehicle in a conspicuous place a statement containing: A. The operator's name and address; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The registration number of the operator's vehicle; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. A statement of the circumstances of the accident. [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-A. Evidence of financial responsibility. The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results in damage to an unattended vehicle shall provide evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility as required by section 1601 if the owner or operator of the unattended vehicle so requests. [PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (NEW).]

3. Violation. A person commits a Class E crime if that person fails to comply with this section, except that a person commits a traffic infraction if that person fails to comply with subsection 2‑A . [PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (AMD).]

4. Dismissal. The clerk of the District Court Violations Bureau or trial court shall dismiss a Violation Summons and Complaint charging a person with a violation of subsection 2‑A if that person: A. Shows the issuing law enforcement officer satisfactory evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility that was in effect at the time of the alleged violation and the issuing officer notifies the violations bureau of that fact; or [PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (NEW).] B. Files a timely answer to a Violation Summons and Complaint alleging a violation of subsection 2‑A and that person presents to the court at the time of trial satisfactory evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility that was in effect at the time of the alleged violation. [PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2397 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2397
29-A §2397. Menacing or damaging vehicles
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may revoke or suspend the certificate of registration of a vehicle that is: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Menace. So constructed that when in operation the vehicle is a menace to the safety of its occupants or to the public; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Damage. So constructed or operated as to cause unreasonable damage to public ways or bridges. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1973 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1973
29-A §1973. Disclosure by manufacturer
Status: in_force

A manufacturer of a new motor vehicle sold or leased in this State that is equipped with one or more event data recorders, including those known as "sensing and diagnostic modules," shall disclose that fact in the owner's manual for the motor vehicle. [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2432 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2432
29-A §2432. Alcohol level; confirmed positive drug or metabolite test results; evidentiary weight
Status: in_force

1. Level less than 0.05 grams. If a person has an alcohol level of 0.05 grams or less of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath, it is prima facie evidence that that person is not under the influence of alcohol. [PL 2009, c. 447, §48 (AMD).]

2. Level greater than 0.05 grams and less than 0.08 grams. If a person has an alcohol level in excess of 0.05 grams of alcohol but less than 0.08 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath, it is admissible evidence, but not prima facie, indicating whether or not that person is under the influence of intoxicants to be considered with other competent evidence, including evidence of a confirmed positive drug or metabolite test result. [PL 2011, c. 335, §4 (AMD).]

3. Level of 0.08 grams or greater. In proceedings other than under section 2411 , a person is presumed to be under the influence of intoxicants if that person has an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. [PL 2009, c. 447, §48 (AMD).]

4. Confirmed presence of drug or drug metabolite. If a person has a trace amount of any drug or the metabolites of any drug within the person's blood or urine in accordance with the drug reporting rules, standards, procedures and protocols adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services, it is admissible evidence, but not prima facie, indicating whether that person is under the influence of intoxicants to be considered with other competent evidence, including evidence of alcohol level. [PL 2013, c. 459, §4 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1972 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1972
29-A §1972. Ownership and access to data
Status: in_force

1. Ownership; access. Data described in section 1971, subsection 1 that are recorded on an event data recorder may not be downloaded or otherwise retrieved by a person other than the owner of the motor vehicle at the time the data are accessed, except under the following circumstances: A. The owner of the motor vehicle or the owner's agent or legal representative consents to the retrieval of the information; [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).] B. A court of competent jurisdiction in this State orders the production of the data; [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).] C. For purposes of improving motor vehicle safety, security or traffic management, including medical research on the human body's reaction to motor vehicle crashes, as long as the identity of the owner or driver is not disclosed in connection with that retrieved data. For the purposes of this paragraph, the disclosure of the vehicle identification number with the last 4 digits deleted does not constitute the disclosure of the identity of the owner or driver; [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).] D. The data are retrieved by a licensed motor vehicle dealer or by an automotive technician for the purpose of diagnosing, servicing or repairing the motor vehicle; [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).] E. The data are retrieved for the purpose of determining the need for or facilitating emergency medical response in the event of a motor vehicle crash; [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).] F. The data are retrieved by a law enforcement officer acting pursuant to authority recognized under applicable statutory or constitutional law; or [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).] G. The data are requested as part of routine civil or criminal discovery. [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).]

2. Release of data prohibited; exceptions. A person, including a service or data processor operating on behalf of such person, authorized to download or otherwise retrieve data from the event data recorder pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph C may not release the data except: A. For the purpose of motor vehicle safety and medical research communities to advance motor vehicle safety, security or traffic management; or [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).] B. To a data processor solely for the purposes permitted by this subsection only if the identity of the owner or driver is not disclosed. [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

3. Disclosure by subscription services. If a motor vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder that is capable of recording or transmitting information described in section 1971, subsection 1 and that capability is part of a subscription service, the fact that the information may be recorded or transmitted must be disclosed in the subscription service agreement. [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

4. Application concerning subscription services. Subsection 1 does not apply to subscription services meeting the requirements of subsection 3 . [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

5. Duty to cooperate. Nothing in this subchapter affects an insured's duty to cooperate as provided in an applicable insurance contract or agreement. [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 159 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 3 / Section 159
29-A §159. Motor Vehicle Services Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fund created. The Motor Vehicle Services Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund in the bureau. [PL 2021, c. 660, §2 (NEW).]

2. Use of funds. Money deposited into the fund may be used by the bureau for motor vehicle-related projects and services. [PL 2021, c. 660, §2 (NEW).]

3. Source of funds. Money deposited in the fund includes, but is not limited to, revenue transferred into the fund pursuant to the sale of catalytic converters forfeited to the State under section 1113, subsection 15 . The fund may accept funds from other sources. [PL 2021, c. 660, §2 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 404 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 404
29-A §404. Carrying of registration
Status: in_force

1. Requirement. A certificate of registration, except a dealer certificate, must be carried on the person of the operator or occupant, or kept in some easily accessible place in the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Dismissal. A person served with a Violation Summons and Complaint charging a violation of this section may have the complaint dismissed if that person shows satisfactory evidence that the vehicle was registered at the time of the alleged violation. The clerk of the District Court violations bureau must dismiss the complaint if, prior to the date required for filing an answer to the complaint, the person charged files with the bureau a copy of the Violation Summons and Complaint together with satisfactory evidence that the vehicle was registered at the time of the alleged violation. If a person files a timely answer to a Violation Summons and Complaint alleging a violation of this section and that person presents satisfactory evidence to the court at the time of trial showing that the vehicle was registered at the time of the alleged violation, the court must dismiss the complaint. [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §1 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 509 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 509
29-A §509. Tractors
Status: in_force

1. Tractors. The annual fee for the registration of a tractor must accompany an application for registration and is as follows. Tractors equipped with: A. Pneumatic tires, 25¢ per horsepower and 25¢ per 100 pounds of weight; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Solid rubber tires, 25¢ per horsepower and 50¢ per 100 pounds of weight; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Iron, steel or other hard tires, 25¢ per horsepower and 80¢ per 100 pounds of weight. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] The minimum fee is $5. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §11 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]

2. Tractors used for farming. The fee for a tractor used for agricultural purposes or not customarily used on public ways is $5, except as provided in section 510, subsection 1 . [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §11 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]

3. Old homemade tractors used for farming. The fee for a homemade tractor used for agricultural purposes with motor and chassis at least 10 years old that has a body capacity of not more than 1 1/2 cubic yards and that is used exclusively for agricultural purposes is $5. Such a vehicle may not be operated on the highway more than 10 miles from the place where the vehicle is customarily kept. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §11 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2472 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2472
29-A §2472. Juvenile provisional license
Status: in_force

1. Licensee not yet 21 years of age. A license issued to a person who has not yet attained the age of 21 years is a provisional license for a period of 2 years following the date of issue or until the holder attains 21 years of age, whichever occurs last. That license remains in force as a nonprovisional license to the next normal expiration date. A license issued by another jurisdiction to a person who has not yet attained the age of 21 years is a provisional license for the purpose of operating a motor vehicle within this State. A license of a person who has not yet attained 21 years of age includes the condition that the person not operate a motor vehicle with an alcohol level of more than 0.00 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. When a person who has not yet attained 21 years of age operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol level of more than 0.00 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath, the provisions of section 1251, subsection 1, paragraph B apply. [PL 2009, c. 447, §57 (AMD).]

2. Suspension terms for moving violations. If a person who has not yet attained the age of 21 years is convicted or adjudicated of a moving motor vehicle violation that occurred within 2 years from the date of issue of a juvenile provisional license, the Secretary of State shall suspend the license: A. For 30 days on the 1st offense; [PL 2003, c. 286, §6 (AMD).] B. For 180 days on the 2nd offense; and [PL 2011, c. 654, §10 (AMD).] C. For one year on the 3rd or subsequent offense. [PL 2011, c. 654, §10 (AMD).] If requested, the Secretary of State shall provide an opportunity for hearing on the suspension as soon as practicable. After hearing, the Secretary of State, for good cause shown, may continue, modify or rescind the suspension. An individual who has not yet attained the age of 18 years does not have a right to a hearing. [PL 2011, c. 654, §10 (AMD).]

2-A. Driver improvement program. A person whose license is suspended pursuant to subsection 2 shall complete a driver improvement program approved by the Secretary of State before the suspension may be terminated. [PL 2021, c. 216, §47 (AMD).]

2-B. Reexamination. The holder of a juvenile provisional license convicted of an offense listed in section 2551‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A , as limited by section 2551‑A, subsection 3 , must successfully complete an examination as prescribed by the Secretary of State within 90 days after that license is restored. Failure to successfully complete the examination results in a subsequent suspension. [PL 2017, c. 229, §36 (AMD).]

3. Suspension for OUI conviction, certain alcohol level or operating under the influence of drugs. The Secretary of State shall suspend, without preliminary hearing, a juvenile provisional license of a person who: A. Receives an OUI conviction; [PL 2011, c. 335, §6 (AMD).] B. Operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol level of more than 0.00 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath; or [PL 2011, c. 335, §6 (AMD).] C. Operates a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs. [PL 2011, c. 335, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 335, §6 (AMD).]

3-A. Juvenile provisional license; suspension for OUI conviction or certain alcohol level. Unless a longer period of suspension applies, the Secretary of State shall suspend, without a preliminary hearing, a juvenile provisional license pursuant to subsection 3 for the following periods: A. One year for a first offense; and [PL 1997, c. 737, §18 (NEW).] B. Two years for a 2nd offense. [PL 1997, c. 737, §18 (NEW).] If the Secretary of State determines that the person operated the motor vehicle at the time of the offense with a passenger under 21 years of age, an additional suspension period of 180 days must be imposed. [PL 2009, c. 447, §59 (AMD).]

4. Duty to submit to test. A person under 21 years of age who operates a motor vehicle shall submit to a chemical test if there is probable cause to believe that person has operated a motor vehicle with an alcohol level of more than 0.00 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath or while under the influence of a specific category of drug, a combination of specific categories of drugs or a combination of alcohol and one or more specific categories of drugs. The provisions of subchapter 4 apply, except the suspension is: A. Eighteen months for the first refusal; and [PL 1997, c. 737, §19 (NEW).] B. Thirty months for a 2nd or subsequent refusal. [PL 1997, c. 737, §19 (NEW).] If the Secretary of State determines that the person operated the motor vehicle at the time of the offense with a passenger under 21 years of age, an additional suspension period of 180 days must be imposed. [PL 2011, c. 335, §7 (AMD).]

5. Hearing; stay; issues. If a hearing is requested in accordance with section 2483 , the suspension under subsection 3, paragraph B or C is stayed pending the outcome of the hearing. The scope of a hearing must include whether: A. There was probable cause to believe that the person was under 21 years of age and operated a motor vehicle with an alcohol level of more than 0.00 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath or while under the influence of a specific category of drug, a combination of specific categories of drugs or a combination of alcohol and one or more specific categories of drugs; [PL 2011, c. 335, §8 (AMD).] B. The person operated a motor vehicle with an alcohol level of more than 0.00 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath or with a confirmed positive blood or urine test for a drug or its metabolite and was under the influence of the confirmed drug; and [PL 2011, c. 335, §8 (AMD).] C. The person was under 21 years of age. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2011, c. 335, §8 (AMD).]

6. Restoration of license. If a person's license has been suspended under subsection 3 for a first offense, the Secretary of State may issue a license if: A. One half of the suspension period has expired; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The Secretary of State has received notice that the person has completed the alcohol and other drug program of the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §80 (AMD).] A 2nd or subsequent offender may be issued a license following the completion of the period of suspension if the Secretary of State has received notice that the person has completed the alcohol and other drug program of the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §80 (AMD).]

7. Reinstatement fee for suspensions for major offenses. Before a suspension issued to the holder of a license issued pursuant to this section resulting from a conviction or adjudication listed in section 2551‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A , as limited by section 2551‑A, subsection 3 , is terminated and a license reinstated, a fee of $200 must be paid to the Secretary of State and the holder must complete any community service imposed by a court, up to 60 hours. [PL 2011, c. 654, §13 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2606 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2606
29-A §2606. Enforcement of suspension
Status: in_force

1. Confiscation of certificate or plates. If a law enforcement officer, in the course of stopping or detaining a motor vehicle, obtains a suspended certificate of registration, the officer shall confiscate the certificate or plates and transmit the confiscated items together with a report of the circumstances to the Secretary of State. [PL 2025, c. 173, §29 (AMD).]

2. Investigation. On request of the Secretary of State, notification of the suspension must be served, and the certificate or plates must be confiscated. If the certificate or plates can not be confiscated, an investigation must be undertaken by the sheriff of the county in which that person resides, by a state or local law enforcement officer or by an employee of the Secretary of State. [PL 2025, c. 173, §29 (AMD).]

3. Confiscation of suspended licenses. [PL 2025, c. 173, §29 (RP).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1764 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1764
29-A §1764. Fleet inspection stations
Status: in_force

1. License by Chief of the State Police. The Chief of the State Police may license fleet inspection stations to inspect 10 or more vehicles registered in the name of a single owner. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Requirements. To qualify as a fleet inspection station, a station must: A. [PL 2007, c. 348, §14 (RP).] B. Have at least 10 vehicles registered in the name of the fleet inspection station owner or be under contract to the owner of the fleet of vehicles for exclusive maintenance. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 348, §14 (AMD).]

3. Limit to fleet vehicles. Fleet station inspections are limited exclusively to fleet vehicles. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Employment of certified inspection mechanics. A fleet inspection station must employ a sufficient number of certified inspection mechanics to inspect every vehicle in the fleet annually. A certified inspection mechanic may inspect fleets of vehicles at the fleet station, if proper inspection equipment is available. Fleet vehicles must be inspected by a certified inspection mechanic who may issue and sign inspection certificates. Fleet vehicle inspectors are subject to the same provisions as certified inspection mechanics. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 525 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 525
29-A §525. Fuel tax licensing and reporting
Status: in_force

1. Fuel use reporting account. A person operating a vehicle using fuel other than gasoline must establish an account for fuel use reporting if that vehicle: A. Is registered for a gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds; [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §8 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).] B. Is designed to carry 20 or more passengers; [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §8 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).] C. Is used in combination with another vehicle or vehicles and the combined gross weight is in excess of 26,000 pounds; or [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).] D. Has 3 or more axles on the power unit regardless of gross weight. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §§8, 9 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).]

2. Exceptions. A person operating a vehicle on a public way, subject to Title 36, chapter 459 shall obtain a fuel use identification decal for that vehicle, except for: A. A vehicle owned and operated by government agencies; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A vehicle legally operating with dealer registration plates; [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §10 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).] C. A recreational vehicle; [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §10 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).] D. An authorized emergency vehicle registered in another jurisdiction and operating in response to a declared emergency; or [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §10 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).] E. A vehicle legally licensed for fuel use reporting under the International Fuel Tax Agreement. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §11 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 438, §1 (AMD).]

3. Interstate fleets. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §12 (RP); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).]

4. Exception. A farm vehicle or farm truck subject to limited inspection under section 1752, subsections 2 and 4 is not required to have a fuel use identification decal. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Fee. The decal fee for each vehicle is $5. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Issuance; display; expiration. The Secretary of State shall issue interstate and intrastate fuel use identification decals and shall specify the location on the exterior of a vehicle to which a decal must be affixed permanently. A decal must be visible and legible. A. A fuel use identification decal issued pursuant to the International Fuel Tax Agreement expires on December 31st. A fuel use identification decal issued for intrastate operation expires on June 30th. [PL 1997, c. 776, §20 (AMD).] B. A cab card must be carried in the vehicle at all times. For the purposes of this paragraph, "cab card" means identification issued or approved by the Secretary of State that contains the legal name and address of the person who has established a fuel use reporting account for the vehicle. With the approval of the Secretary of State, the cab card may be carried and presented in an electronic format. [PL 2017, c. 229, §12 (AMD).] C. A person transferring ownership of a vehicle bearing a valid fuel use identification decal must disfigure the decal. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. A person acquiring a vehicle with an unexpired fuel use identification decal may not operate that vehicle without a valid trip permit or a fuel use identification decal issued to that person. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2017, c. 229, §12 (AMD).]

7. Trip permits. In lieu of fuel tax licensing and reporting, the Secretary of State may issue a trip permit that authorizes for a period not to exceed 3 consecutive days a specific vehicle to be operated without a fuel use identification decal. The permit must accompany the vehicle at all times. The fee for a permit is $50. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

8. Enforcement. A state police officer or any member of the Department of Public Safety designated by the Commissioner of Public Safety may enforce this section. A person in violation of the requirements for reporting fuel use taxes under Title 36 may be required to fully comply before being allowed to proceed. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

9. Violation. [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §31 (RP); PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §33 (AFF).]

9-A. Violation. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. Except as provided in paragraph B , a person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of no more than $250 may be imposed for the first offense and a fine of no more than $500 may be imposed for each subsequent offense. [PL 2017, c. 165, §3 (AMD).] B. A person who displays or causes or permits to be displayed a false decal or permit or a decal or permit issued to another person commits a Class D crime. Violation of this paragraph is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A for which the court shall impose a fine of at least $250, which may not be suspended. [PL 2017, c. 165, §3 (AMD).] An owner or operator stopped for violating this section and against whom enforcement action has been taken does not commit a subsequent violation of this section involving the same vehicle until after the close of business on the next business day following the date of the violation. [PL 2017, c. 165, §3 (AMD).]

10. Suspension. If a person fails to file a fuel tax report or to pay any taxes, interest, penalties or audit assessment as required pursuant to Title 36, chapter 459 or any rule adopted pursuant to this section, the Secretary of State shall suspend the person's fuel tax license, all fuel decals issued to the person and that person's privilege to operate as a motor carrier. The operation of a vehicle after suspension under this section is a traffic infraction. A suspension or revocation issued by another jurisdiction pursuant to the International Fuel Tax Agreement is a suspension in this State. In order to be reinstated, the person must file all delinquent tax returns and pay all assessments, interest and penalties. In addition, the person must pay a $50 reinstatement fee pursuant to section 2486, subsection 1 . [PL 2017, c. 229, §13 (AMD).]

11. Cooperation. The State Tax Assessor, the Department of Public Safety and the Secretary of State shall cooperate in the issuance of decals, licenses and permits, the processing of tax returns, enforcement of this section and to ensure that timely information is readily available to all enforcement personnel of the status of those in noncompliance with the fuel use tax laws and motor vehicle registration laws. Subject to the provisions of Title 36 , the State Tax Assessor may by mutual agreement with the Secretary of State delegate to the Secretary of State responsibility for the audit and processing of motor carrier fuel tax returns, motor carrier fuel tax assessment and collection and compliance with the administrative requirements of the International Fuel Tax Agreement. [PL 2011, c. 644, §1 (AMD).]

12. Funds. All fees, fines, fuel tax revenue and forfeitures accrue to the Highway Fund. [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §12 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]

13. Rules. The Secretary of State in consultation with the State Tax Assessor and the Commissioner of Public Safety may adopt rules to implement this section and to provide for participation in the International Fuel Tax Agreement. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §22 (AFF).]

14. Venue. A violation of this section is deemed to have been committed in part at the principal office of the Secretary of State. Prosecution under this section may be in the county where the act to which the proceeding relates occurred or in Kennebec County. [PL 2005, c. 622, §1 (NEW).]

15. Pilot projects. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the State Tax Assessor and the Commissioner of Public Safety, may participate in a pilot project relative to the distribution and display of International Fuel Tax Agreement credentials and may modify or waive requirements for the display of fuel decals for approved licensees. [PL 2017, c. 229, §14 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 707 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 707
29-A §707. Method of perfecting security interest exclusive
Status: in_force

This subchapter provides the exclusive method for perfecting and giving notice of security interests subject to this subchapter. These security interests are exempt from other provisions of law concerning the filing of instruments creating or evidencing security interests. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1258 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1258
29-A §1258. Medical Advisory Board
Status: in_force

1. Board. The Medical Advisory Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 84 , consists of members appointed by the Secretary of State. Membership of the board is as follows. A. The board must include licensed physicians representing the specialties of cardiology, gerontology, internal medicine, neurology or neurological surgery, ophthalmology, psychiatry, family practice and rehabilitative medicine and may include additional members who are professionals in relevant medical fields. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §19 (AMD).] B. The Secretary of State shall designate the chair of the board. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Members of the board are entitled to compensation in accordance with Title 5, chapter 379 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §19 (AMD).]

2. Duties. The duties of the board are as follows. A. The board shall meet at least once every 2 years and may hold as many meetings as necessary. [PL 2005, c. 433, §17 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).] B. The board shall advise the Secretary of State on written medical and vision standards related to operator's licensing. Standards may only be adopted as rules. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The board shall coordinate efforts to educate health care providers and the public in the medical aspects of motor vehicle operator licensing. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 433, §17 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).]

3. Determination of competency. The Secretary of State may request written medical reports to determine who receives records, testimony, recommendations and reports of the board and determine the competency of a person to operate a motor vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Board review. The Secretary of State, having cause to believe that a licensed driver or applicant may not be physically or mentally qualified to be licensed, may obtain the advice of the board, a member of the board or another medical or paramedical professional licensed or certified in a medical specialty as follows. A. The board may formulate advice from records and reports or may cause an examination and report to be made by a member or another qualified person. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The person under review may deliver a written report to the board and the board must give due consideration to the report. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The Secretary of State may request that the board interview in person someone whose ability to operate a motor vehicle safely is unascertainable through written reports or records. [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).]

5. Suspension pending compliance. The license of a person under review who refuses to submit to an examination or to provide information as requested by the Secretary of State pursuant to this subchapter may be suspended until the individual complies with the request. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Immunity. A member of the board or other person making an examination and report of opinion, recommendation or advice to the Secretary of State in good faith is immune from criminal or civil liability for so doing. A physician or other person who becomes aware of a physical, mental or emotional impairment that appears to present an imminent threat to driving safety and reports this information to the Secretary of State in good faith is immune from criminal or civil liability for so doing. The immunity for damages under this subsection applies only to the extent that this immunity is not in conflict with federal law or regulation. [RR 1993, c. 2, §20 (COR).]

7. Confidentiality. A report received or made by the board, a member or the Secretary of State for the purpose of assisting the Secretary of State in determining whether a person is qualified to be licensed is confidential and only for the use of the board, the Secretary of State, medical personnel treating the person subject to review and the person subject to review. These reports may not be divulged to another person unless the person subject to review gives written permission. [PL 2015, c. 206, §5 (AMD).]

8. Reporting. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 5, section 12005-A , the board is not required to file an annual report with the Secretary of State unless the board meets and exercises any of its powers and duties during a calendar year. In any calendar year in which the board meets and exercises any of its powers and duties, the board is subject to the provisions of Title 5, section 12005-A . [PL 2005, c. 433, §16 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2462 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2462
29-A §2462. Administrative extension of suspension
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may impose an additional period of suspension under section 2451, subsection 3 , or may extend a period of suspension until satisfaction of any conditions imposed pursuant to article 4 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1765 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1765
29-A §1765. Out-of-doors inspections
Status: in_force

A certified inspection mechanic may inspect a vehicle out-of-doors if: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Class of vehicles. The vehicle conforms to the class of vehicle that the inspection station license authorizes for inspection; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Altered vehicles. Alterations or additions to the basic design or structure of the vehicle not produced by the original manufacturer prevent the vehicle from entering inside the inspection station. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2364 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2364
29-A §2364. Six-axle single unit truck
Status: in_force

A 6-axle single unit truck may be operated, or caused to be operated, if: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. General road limit. The general road limit for this vehicle is: A. When the vehicle operates as a 3-axle single unit vehicle, 54,000 pounds gross vehicle weight; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §67 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. When the vehicle operates as a 4-axle or 5-axle single unit vehicle, 69,000 pounds gross vehicle weight; and [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §67 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. When the vehicle operates as a 6-axle single unit vehicle, 77,200 pounds gross vehicle weight; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §67 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §67 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Axle distance. Axle distances as measured from axle center to axle center, numbering the axles beginning with the steering axle and moving rearward on the vehicle, are as follows: Axle to axle At least But not more than Steering to axle 2 13 ft. 7 in. 14 ft. 1 in. Axle 2 to axle 3 4 ft. 3 in. 4 ft. 9 in. Axle 3 to axle 4 4 ft. 5 ft. 3 in. Axle 4 to axle 5 4 ft. 3 in. 4 ft. 9 in. Axle 5 to axle 6 5 ft. 5 ft. 6 in. Steering to axle 6 Not applicable 32 ft. 10 in. The distance between the front bumper and the rear bumper of the vehicle may not exceed 41 feet; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Liftable axles. Axles 2, 5 and 6 of the vehicle may be liftable axles. Axles 2 and 6 must be self-steering axles of a type that has been approved by the Department of Transportation; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Four-tired axles. All axles must be 4-tired axles except the steering axle and axle 2; [RR 1993, c. 2, §24 (COR).]

5. Certified weight capacity. All brakes, axles and suspensions must be certified with respect to weight capacity by a final stage manufacturer. The final stage manufacturer must also certify that the vehicle's axle spacings and interlock devices met the requirements of this paragraph at the time of manufacture. The certification must be filed with the Secretary of State on forms prescribed by the Secretary of State. A copy of the certification must be carried in the vehicle at all times; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Operation as a 3-axle single unit vehicle. When operating as a 3-axle single unit vehicle: A. All provisions of this Title appropriate for a 3-axle single unit truck with rear tandem axle apply; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. When commodities permitted by section 2357 are carried, gross weight and axle weights must be those specified for 3-axle vehicles for the specific commodities carried; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The basic weight used to calculate fines is a gross vehicle weight road limit of 54,000 pounds or the axle weight limits provided by this section, as appropriate. If there are 2 or more weight violations, only the largest fine applies; [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).]

7. Operation as a 4-axle or 5-axle single unit vehicle. When operating as a 4-axle or 5-axle single unit vehicle: A. Axle 5 must be fully lowered and in contact with the ground at all times; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. All provisions of this Title appropriate for a 4-axle single unit truck with rear tri-axle apply, using the tri-axle group limits for axles 2 to 5; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. When commodities permitted by section 2357 are carried, gross weight and axle weights are those specified for 4-axle or 5-axle vehicles for the specific commodities carried, as appropriate; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. The basic weight used to calculate fines is a gross vehicle weight road limit of 69,000 pounds or the axle weight limits provided by this section, as appropriate. If there are 2 or more weight violations, only the largest fine applies; [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).]

8. Operation as a 6-axle single unit vehicle. When operating a 6-axle single unit vehicle: A. The vehicle must be registered for at least 77,200 pounds; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Only forest products may be carried; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. All liftable axles must be in contact with the ground except that axles 2 and 6 may be temporarily lifted when necessary during cornering operations. Immediately following this cornering operation, the axles must be lowered to full contact with the ground. Axles 2 and 6, if liftable, must be fitted with interlock devices that prevent the operator from lifting the axle or axles when the vehicle speed exceeds 15 miles per hour. The devices must be designed to permit the axle-lifting operation only in the low range in a 2-range transmission or in either the low or medium range in a 3-range transmission. The devices must also be designed to automatically lower axles 2 and 6 to normal contact with the ground when the transmission is shifted from the applicable ranges under this division; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. The maximum permitted gross vehicle weight is 85,000 pounds; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. The maximum weight of the steering axle may not exceed 15,600 pounds and the maximum weight of each of the other axles of the vehicle may not exceed 15,000 pounds; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. The following forgiveness provisions are granted on the gross vehicle weight and axle weight limits: Gross vehicle weight 85,001 lbs. to 87,499 lbs. Fine waived 87,500 lbs. to 89,999 lbs. Fine reduced 50% 90,000 lbs. or more Full fine Axle weight Steering axle No forgiveness granted Axles 2 to 6: 15,001 lbs. to 15,999 lbs. Fine waived 16,000 lbs. to 16,499 lbs. Fine reduced 2/3 16,500 lbs. to 16,999 lbs. Fine reduced 50% 17,000 lbs. or more Full fine No other tolerances or forgivenesses apply; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] G. The basic weight used to calculate fines is a gross vehicle weight road limit of 77,200 pounds or the axle weight limits enumerated in paragraph E , as appropriate. If there are 2 or more weight violations, the largest fine only applies; and [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).]

9. Application. Nothing contained in this section is applicable to vehicles operating on the Interstate Highway System, as defined in the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2355 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2355
29-A §2355. Interstate Highway System weight limits
Status: in_force

1. Maximum weight. Notwithstanding section 2353, subsections 1 and 2 , a vehicle may be operated on the Interstate Highway System with maximum weights permitted by this subsection if the weight does not exceed 80,000 pounds or the following formula, whichever is less. LN W = 500(-------- + 12N + 36) N - 1 W = overall gross weight on any group of 2 or more consecutive axles to the nearest 500 pounds L = overall distance in feet between the extreme of any group of 2 or more consecutive axles N = number of axles in group under consideration. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Axle limits. Notwithstanding sections 2353 and 2357 , on the Interstate Highway System, the weight may not exceed: A. On a single-axle unit: (1) When the GVW is 73,280 pounds or less, 22,000 pounds; or (2) When the GVW exceeds 73,280 pounds, 20,000 pounds; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. On a tandem-axle unit, 34,000 pounds; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. On axles groups containing 2 or more axles, the maximum determined by the formula in subsection 1 . [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. Three-axle truck. A 3-axle truck with brakes on all wheels, with a GVW of 48,000 pounds or less, may be operated on the Interstate Highway System when hauling: A. Forest products or raw ore from the mine or quarry to a place of processing, with a distance between extreme axles of not less than 18 feet; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Construction materials, with a distance between extreme axles of not less than 16 feet. [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. § 2109 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2109
29-A §2109. Stopping of traffic by hawkers and vendors
Status: in_force

A person commits a traffic infraction if that person signals a moving vehicle, stops a vehicle or accosts an occupant of a vehicle stopped on a public way to solicit a contribution or subscription, or sell merchandise or a ticket of admission to an entertainment or public gathering. This section does not apply to an event or project conducted by a charitable nonprofit organization incorporated in or recognized by the State that has received municipal and local law enforcement authorization, including approval for the organization's traffic routing, schedule and procedures for the event or project. [PL 2005, c. 106, §1 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2524 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2524
29-A §2524. Administration of tests
Status: in_force

1. Persons qualified to draw blood for blood tests. Only a physician, licensed physician associate, registered nurse or person whose occupational license or training allows that person to draw blood samples may draw a specimen of blood for the purpose of determining the blood-alcohol level or the presence of a drug or drug metabolite. [PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §8 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]

2. Laboratories qualified to analyze blood for blood tests. A laboratory conducting an analysis of blood-alcohol level or the presence of a drug or drug metabolite must either be certified by the Department of Health and Human Services or be licensed to do so under the laws of this State or any other state and also certified by the United States Department of Health and Human Services under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, 42 United States Code, Section 263a (2018) or be accredited pursuant to standard ISO/IEC 17025 of the International Organization for Standardization by a 3rd-party accrediting body. [PL 2023, c. 498, §1 (AMD).]

3. Persons qualified to operate and analyze breath tests. A person certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy as qualified to operate an approved self-contained, breath-alcohol testing apparatus may operate an apparatus to collect and analyze a sample specimen of breath. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Chemical tests on blood and urine specimens. A sample specimen of blood or urine may be submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services or to a laboratory qualified pursuant to subsection 2 for the purpose of conducting chemical tests to determine alcohol level or the presence of a drug or drug metabolite. [PL 2019, c. 368, §4 (AMD).]

5. Equipment for taking specimens. For purposes of this section, collection kits having a stamp of approval affixed by the Department of Health and Human Services may be used to take a sample specimen of blood or urine. A sample specimen of blood or urine may also be taken in any collection tube of the type normally used in a laboratory qualified pursuant to subsection 2 . The fact that a laboratory qualified pursuant to subsection 2 supplied the collection tube is prima facie evidence that the collection tube is the type of tube normally used in such a laboratory. Alternatively, a self-contained, breath-alcohol testing apparatus if reasonably available may be used to determine the alcohol level. Approved breath-alcohol testing apparatus must have a stamp of approval affixed by the Department of Health and Human Services after periodic testing. That stamp is valid for no more than one year. [PL 2019, c. 368, §5 (AMD).]

6. Procedures for operation and testing of testing apparatus. The Department of Health and Human Services shall establish, by rule, the procedures for the operation and testing of testing apparatus used in laboratories certified by the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2019, c. 368, §6 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 852 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 852
29-A §852. Fees
Status: in_force

1. Initial application fee. The fee for an initial application for a license under this subchapter is $150. The fee is not refundable. When a licensed dealer applies for an additional type of license this application fee is not required. [PL 2001, c. 671, §17 (AMD).]

2. Dealer licenses. The annual fee for a dealer license or renewal is: A. For a motorcycle dealer, $50; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. For a light trailer dealer, $50; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. For any other vehicle dealer, $150. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2021, c. 216, §22 (AMD).]

3. Dealer plates. The annual fee for each dealer plate is: A. For a motorcycle dealer, $5; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. For a light trailer dealer, $5; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. For any other vehicle dealer, $20. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] The fee for an additional plate issued to a dealer other than a motorcycle dealer or a light trailer dealer within the last 4 months of the dealer's licensing period is 1/2 of the annual plate fee. The 1/2-price plate fee also applies to additional service plates and wrecker plates. For a fee of $5 per plate, the Secretary of State shall furnish dealer plates to motorcycle dealers and light trailer dealers to replace lost or mutilated dealer plates. [PL 1999, c. 470, §10 (AMD).]

4. Branch or annex location. [PL 1997, c. 437, §23 (RP).]

5. Vehicle auction business license. The annual fee for a vehicle auction business license is $150. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1860 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1860
29-A §1860. Abandonment on an island
Status: in_force

A person may not abandon a motor vehicle on any property on an island without consent of the owner of the property. The State, municipality or other political subdivision having jurisdiction over the island may order the owner of a vehicle illegally abandoned on an island to remove it at the vehicle owner's expense. If the owner of the vehicle refuses to remove the motor vehicle, or if the owner is unknown, the State or political subdivision may cause the vehicle to be removed from the island and may require reimbursement from the owner for the removal and the administrative and legal costs. Neither the State nor any political subdivision of the State is liable for any damage to the motor vehicle that may be caused by the removal. Failure to remove an illegally abandoned vehicle on an island within 30 days after written warning, or within 30 days of ice-out if ice prevents the island from being reasonably accessible, is a Class E crime. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §105 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2417 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2417
29-A §2417. Suspended registration
Status: in_force

A person commits a Class E offense if that person operates or permits another to operate a vehicle when the registration of that vehicle is suspended or revoked. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 524-B — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 524-B
29-A §524-B. Gold star family registration plates
Status: in_force

1. Eligibility. Notwithstanding the requirements in section 468-A , the Secretary of State, upon application and upon evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 , shall issue a registration certificate and a set of gold star family registration plates, to be used in lieu of regular registration plates, to: A. A person who is eligible to receive a gold star lapel button under 10 United States Code, Section 1126 (2010); [PL 2015, c. 17, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 17, §3 (AFF).] B. A grandparent of a member of the United States Armed Forces, if that member dies after March 28, 1973 as a result of: (1) An international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the United States Secretary of Defense; or (2) Military operations while serving outside the United States, including the commonwealths, territories and possessions of the United States, as a part of a peacekeeping force; [PL 2015, c. 17, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 17, §3 (AFF).] C. A person who is not eligible to receive a gold star lapel button under 10 United States Code, Section 1126 (2010) but who is eligible for a lapel button for next of kin of deceased personnel under 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 578.63 (2006); and [PL 2015, c. 17, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 17, §3 (AFF).] D. A grandparent of a member of the United States Armed Forces, if that member dies while serving on active duty or while assigned in the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces or Army National Guard unit in a drill status. [PL 2015, c. 17, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 17, §3 (AFF).] [PL 2019, c. 390, §2 (AMD).]

2. Application. An application for gold star family registration plates must be accompanied by proof that the applicant is eligible. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, shall verify the documentation presented by the applicant. Misrepresentation of documents is in violation of section 2103, subsection 5 . The Secretary of State may issue gold star family registration plates for display only on an automobile or pickup truck. An applicant may be issued gold star family registration plates for no more than one vehicle. [PL 2015, c. 17, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 17, §3 (AFF).]

3. Design. The Secretary of State shall determine the design of the gold star family registration plate. A person who does not operate a motor vehicle or register a motor vehicle and who otherwise qualifies for the issuance of gold star family registration plates may apply to the Secretary of State for a special single plate recognizing that award. The Secretary of State shall design and identify these special single plates for recognition purposes only. Special single plates may not be attached to a motor vehicle. Only one special single plate may be issued to each recipient at no fee. [PL 2011, c. 246, §1 (NEW).]

4. Gold star family vanity plates. Upon request and as provided by section 453 , the Secretary of State shall issue gold star family registration plates that are also vanity plates. Gold star family vanity registration plates are issued in accordance with this section and section 453 . [PL 2015, c. 17, §2 (NEW).]

The Secretary of State shall begin issuing gold star family registration plates in accordance with this section no later than October 1, 2011. [PL 2011, c. 246, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 156 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 3 / Section 156
29-A §156. Reciprocal agreements with New Hampshire
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Secretary of State may make agreements with the duly authorized representatives of the State of New Hampshire to provide that buses, taxicabs, trucks, truck tractors, trailers, semitrailers or double-bottoms owned by residents of that state and legally registered in that state may be operated in this State, including for purposes of intrastate commerce, within a zone not to exceed 10 miles from the border with that state. The agreements must provide that a resident of this State, when using the public ways of that adjoining state, is entitled to receive substantially equivalent benefits and privileges. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1676 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 13 / Section 1676
29-A §1676. No application to workers' compensation
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to claims or proceedings involving workers' compensation. [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1924 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1924
29-A §1924. Chains on skidders
Status: in_force

Chains attached to the tires or wheels of a skidder must be removed prior to operation on a paved way. [PL 1999, c. 183, §7 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 524-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 524-A
29-A §524-A. Wabanaki registration plates
Status: in_force

No later than November 1, 2005, the Secretary of State shall issue Wabanaki registration plates to members of federally recognized tribes in the State pursuant to this section. [PL 2003, c. 683, §1 (NEW).]

1. Wabanaki registration plates. The Secretary of State, upon receiving an application and evidence of payment of the registration fee required by section 501 , the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 and a statement signed by a tribal official from a federally recognized tribe within the Wabanaki Confederacy proving the applicant's membership in the tribe, shall issue a registration certificate and a set of Wabanaki registration plates to be used in lieu of regular registration plates. These plates must bear identification numbers and letters and the word "Wabanaki." [PL 2003, c. 683, §1 (NEW).]

2. Reimbursement for production and issuance costs for plates. The Wabanaki Confederacy shall pay all costs associated with the initial production and issuance of the plates and shall provide payment to the Secretary of State for the costs to replenish the Wabanaki plate inventory. [PL 2003, c. 683, §1 (NEW).]

3. Design. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Wabanaki Confederacy, shall determine a design for the Wabanaki 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. Upon request, the Secretary of State shall issue Wabanaki plates that are also vanity plates. Wabanaki plates are issued in accordance with the provisions of this section and section 453 . [PL 2003, c. 683, §1 (NEW).]

4. Renewal fee. The renewal fee for the Wabanaki plate is the regular motor vehicle registration fee required by section 501 . [PL 2003, c. 683, §1 (NEW).]

5. Duplicate plates. The Secretary of State shall issue Wabanaki plates in a 3-number and 3-letter combination sequence. Vanity plates may not duplicate vanity plates issued in another class of plate. [PL 2003, c. 683, §1 (NEW).]

6. Weight limit. A Wabanaki plate may be issued for a motor vehicle that does not exceed 10,000 pounds. A motor vehicle that exceeds 6,000 pounds is subject to the fees in section 504 . [PL 2007, c. 383, §17 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 464 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 464
29-A §464. Unused registration plates
Status: in_force

An owner that returns registration plates with an affidavit stating that those plates have never been used must be refunded the registration fee paid if: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Time limit. The plates are returned within 120 days of issue; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Registration plate unused. The Secretary of State is satisfied that the plates have never been used. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 456-F — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 456-F
29-A §456-F. Agriculture education registration plate
Status: in_force

1. Agriculture education 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 , section 504, subsection 1 or section 505 and the contribution provided for in subsection 2 , shall issue a registration certificate and a set of agriculture education 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 agricultural education plates to certain state-owned vehicles in accordance with section 517 . [PL 2009, c. 435, §3 (AMD).]

2. Contribution; credit to Agriculture Education Plate Fund. In addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee prescribed by law for the particular class of vehicle registered, the initial contribution for agriculture education plates is $20, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited as follows: A. Ten dollars to the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Council established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 4‑C ; [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).] B. Nine dollars to the Highway Fund for administrative and production costs; and [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).] C. One dollar to the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).]

3. Design; review; vanity plates. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Association, shall determine a design for the agriculture education 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 agriculture education plates that are also vanity plates. Agriculture education plates are issued in accordance with the provisions of this section and section 453 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).]

4. Renewal fee. In addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee prescribed by law, the annual renewal contribution for agriculture education special registration plates is $15, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited as follows: A. Ten dollars to the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Council established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 4‑C ; [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).] B. Four dollars to the Highway Fund for administrative and production costs; and [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).] C. One dollar to the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).]

5. Transfer of fees. On a quarterly basis, the Secretary of State shall transfer the revenue from the issuance and renewal of the agriculture education registration plates to the Treasurer of State for deposit and crediting pursuant to subsections 2 and 4 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).]

6. Duplicate plates. The Secretary of State shall issue an agriculture education plate in a 3-number and 3-letter combination sequence. Vanity plates may not duplicate vanity plates issued in another class of plate. [PL 2023, c. 271, §5 (AMD).]

7. Eligibility; trucks. An agriculture education registration plate may be issued for: A. A vehicle that qualifies for a specialty license plate under section 468, subsection 8 ; and [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).] B. A truck registered under section 504, subsection 1 . [PL 2015, c. 473, §7 (AMD).] [PL 2015, c. 473, §7 (AMD).]

8. Date of first issue. The Secretary of State shall issue the first agriculture plate no later than October 1, 2007. [PL 2007, c. 703, §10 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 105 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 105
29-A §105. Enforcement
Status: in_force

1. Authority to stop motor vehicle. If a law enforcement officer has reasonable and articulable suspicion to believe that a violation of law has taken or is taking place, that officer, if the officer is in uniform, may stop a motor vehicle for the purpose of: A. Arresting the operator for a criminal violation; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Issuing the appropriate written process for a criminal or civil violation or a traffic infraction; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Questioning the operator or occupants. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §1 (AMD).]

2. Scope of inspection. A law enforcement officer who has stopped a motor vehicle pursuant to subsection 1 may demand and inspect the driver's license, certificate of registration, permits and the identification numbers of the motor vehicle. A state police officer who is trained pursuant to the motor carrier safety rules of the motor carrier safety regulations of the United States Department of Transportation may demand and inspect the driver's record of duty status and medical examiner's certificate, if applicable. [PL 2001, c. 360, §2 (AMD).]

3. Impoundment. When a motor vehicle is operated by a person not able to produce a certificate of registration, or by a person other than the person in whose name the vehicle is registered and the operator is unable to present reasonable evidence of authority to operate that vehicle, an officer may impound and hold that vehicle until that vehicle is claimed by the registered owner or until the registered owner verifies the authority of the operator. The registered owner must be notified immediately of the impoundment. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Violation. A person is guilty of a Class E crime if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe the person violated or is violating this Title and the person intentionally fails or refuses upon request to give the person's correct name, address or date of birth to a law enforcement officer. [PL 2003, c. 657, §12 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2422 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2422
29-A §2422. Impoundment of motor vehicles for OUI
Status: in_force

1. Impoundment of vehicle. A motor vehicle may be seized if it is used by a person arrested for a violation of: A. Section 2411 ; or [PL 1997, c. 417, §1 (NEW).] B. Section 2412-A , when the suspension or revocation was for OUI or an OUI offense. [PL 1997, c. 417, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 417, §1 (NEW).]

2. Storage. If a motor vehicle is seized, it must be held in secure storage by the seizing agency or at the direction of the arresting law enforcement officer. [PL 1997, c. 417, §1 (NEW).]

3. Release of vehicle. The motor vehicle may be released after at least an 8-hour period and payment of any towing and storage fees. [PL 1997, c. 417, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 603 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 603
29-A §603. Fees
Status: in_force

1. Fee of $33. A fee of $33 must be paid to the Secretary of State for the following: A. A report of a search of the records of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for each name or identification number; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Filing an application for a first certificate of title, including security interest; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §25 (AFF).] C. Filing notice of a security interest after the first certificate of title has been issued; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. A certificate of title after a transfer; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. A certificate of salvage; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. A corrected certificate of title or salvage; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] G. A duplicate certificate; [PL 2007, c. 703, §16 (AMD).] H. Assignment of a new vehicle identification number; [PL 2007, c. 703, §17 (AMD).] I. A 2nd or subsequent security interest noted on an application for certificate of title; [PL 2007, c. 703, §18 (NEW).] J. Filing an assignment of a security interest; or [PL 2007, c. 703, §19 (NEW).] K. An ordinary certificate of title issued on surrender of a distinctive certificate. [PL 2007, c. 703, §20 (NEW).] Beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2025, $10 of the fee must be transferred on a quarterly basis by the Treasurer of State to the TransCap Trust Fund established by Title 30‑A, section 6006‑G . For a person who possesses a trailer or semitrailer registration pursuant to section 512, subsection 3 , the fee is $18. [PL 2025, c. 9, Pt. F, §4 (AMD).]

1-A. Fee of $100. A fee of $100 must be paid to the Secretary of State for the following: A. A certificate of title for a tiny home; or [PL 2019, c. 650, §3 (NEW).] B. A certificate of title for manufactured housing. [PL 2019, c. 650, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 650, §3 (NEW).]

2. Fee of $2.50. [PL 2007, c. 703, §21 (RP).]

3. Dealer charges. A vehicle dealer may not charge fees for titling purposes in excess of those in this section. Other fees charged for document processing must be disclosed to a purchaser prior to final sale and be clearly posted on a vehicle to which the charge applies. Violation of this subsection is a Class E crime. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3-A. Expedited issuance of document. An applicant requesting the expedited issuance of a document described in subsection 1 must pay an additional fee of $10 and state the reason for the request. The Secretary of State shall determine if an expedited issuance is warranted and process the request accordingly. [PL 2009, c. 598, §25 (AMD).]

4. Penalty. If an application, certificate of title or other document required to be delivered to the Secretary of State is not delivered to the Secretary of State within 30 days, the Secretary of State shall collect $50 as a penalty. [PL 2003, c. 652, Pt. A, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 652, Pt. A, §7 (AFF).]

5. Exemption from title fees. Owners exempt from registration fees are also exempt from title fees. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Abandoned vehicles declared total loss. A towing company is exempt from a title fee if: A. The towing company tows a vehicle at the request of a law enforcement officer; [PL 2001, c. 563, §1 (NEW).] B. The towing company declares a vehicle a total loss while claiming the vehicle pursuant to chapter 15, subchapter III ; [PL 2001, c. 563, §1 (NEW).] C. The Secretary of State notifies the vehicle owner that the vehicle is claimed under the abandoned vehicle law as required in section 1854 ; and [PL 2001, c. 563, §1 (NEW).] D. The Secretary of State requests the title fee under subsection 1, paragraph E from the vehicle owner. [PL 2001, c. 563, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 563, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1807 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1807
29-A §1807. Unfair trade practice
Status: in_force

A repair facility's failure to comply with this subchapter constitutes an unfair trade practice under Title 5, chapter 10 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 461 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 461
29-A §461. Reservation of same number
Status: reserved

1. Plate issue year. In a year in which new registration plates are issued, the Secretary of State shall reserve for one year the same registration number for the succeeding registration year for a person who notifies in writing the Secretary of State of that person's desire to retain that registration number. The fee for retention of the same registration number is $25. The Secretary of State may issue a facsimile plate that is valid for a 90-day period during production of a reserved plate. A facsimile plate must be attached to the rear plate bracket. All numbers other than those reserved may be issued 6 months after the plate issue is complete. [PL 2023, c. 421, §5 (AMD).]

2. Nonplate issue year. In other than a plate issue year, when a person fails to reregister and the registration remains expired for 6 consecutive months, the reservation of the same number ceases and the number becomes available for reissuance. [PL 2023, c. 634, §4 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1926 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1926
29-A §1926. Nitrous oxide system (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 1925)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 1925)

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Fill station" means a place that refills nitrous oxide bottles. [PL 2005, c. 31, §1 (NEW).] B. "Nitrous oxide system" means a device installed in a motor vehicle that allows nitrous oxide to combine with gasoline for the purpose of increasing engine power. [PL 2005, c. 31, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 31, §1 (RPR).]

2. Use prohibited. Except as provided in subsection 3 , a person may not operate a motor vehicle that is equipped with a nitrous oxide system on a public way. [RR 2003, c. 1, §29 (RAL).]

3. Exceptions. A person may operate a motor vehicle equipped with a nitrous oxide system on a public way if: A. All canisters of nitrous oxide have been removed from the vehicle; or [RR 2003, c. 1, §29 (RAL).] B. The motor vehicle is en route to or from a track where the motor vehicle is used for racing, a car show, an off-highway competition or event or a fill station and: (1) The nitrous oxide system is made inoperative by disconnecting the line feeding nitrous oxide to the engine; or (2) All containers of nitrous oxide have been removed from the motor vehicle. [PL 2005, c. 31, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 31, §2 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 755 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 755
29-A §755. Report of theft; recovery of unclaimed vehicle
Status: in_force

1. Enforcement officers. A law enforcement officer who learns of the theft of a vehicle not since recovered or of the recovery of a vehicle whose theft or conversion the officer knows or has reason to believe has been reported to the Secretary of State shall report the theft or recovery of a motor vehicle to the Secretary of State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Owner or lienholder. An owner or a lienholder may report the theft or conversion of a vehicle to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may disregard the report of a conversion unless a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a person charged with the conversion. A person who has reported the theft or conversion, after learning of the vehicle's recovery, shall report the recovery to the Secretary of State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Suspension. The Secretary of State may suspend the certificate of registration of a vehicle reported stolen or converted. [PL 2015, c. 473, §11 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 107 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 107
29-A §107. Officers authorized to serve process or notice
Status: in_force

A person authorized to serve civil process may serve a process or notice required by this Title. [RR 1995, c. 2, §70 (COR).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2402 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2402
29-A §2402. Calculating prior convictions
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, a prior conviction or action has occurred within the 10-year period if the date of the action or the date the sentence is imposed is 10 years or less from the date of the new conduct. [PL 2013, c. 604, §1 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1404 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1404
29-A §1404. Design layout or marking of license of a minor
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall provide that a license issued to a person less than 21 years of age bears a distinctive design layout or marking. [PL 2019, c. 397, §21 (AMD).]

1. Under 21. [PL 2009, c. 598, §34 (RP).]

2. Prior convictions. [PL 2009, c. 598, §34 (RP).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1254 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1254
29-A §1254. Special licenses
Status: in_force

1. Motorcycles. The Secretary of State may issue a license specifically endorsed for the operation of a motorcycle with the same requirements as a motor vehicle license. A motor vehicle license does not authorize operation of a motorcycle unless the license is endorsed for that vehicle. This subsection does not apply to the operation of an autocycle. [PL 2019, c. 345, §6 (AMD).]

2. Moped license. The Secretary of State may issue a license to operate a moped. An applicant must have attained 16 years of age and must pass an examination on qualifications to operate a moped. The examination fee and license fee for a moped license is the same as for a Class C license. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Motorized bicycle, tricycle or scooter operator. A motorized bicycle or tricycle or motorized scooter may only be operated by a person who possesses a valid license of any class, a learner's permit or a license endorsed for a motorcycle or moped. The Secretary of State may not require the operator of a motorized bicycle or tricycle or motorized scooter to obtain a license endorsed for a motorcycle or moped. [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §14 (AMD).]

4. Forms. The Secretary of State shall prepare forms for applications under this section. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 402 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 402
29-A §402. Insurance required prior to registration
Status: in_force

1. Insurance required. A person may not register a vehicle unless the person satisfies the Secretary of State that the vehicle is covered by a liability insurance policy. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Method of establishing evidence of insurance. A person establishes insurance by showing the vehicle insurance identification card as defined by section 1551, subsection 4 , a letter from an insurance company or agent showing that the vehicle is covered by a liability insurance policy, an insurance binder or an insurance policy that has a summary document that describes the vehicle insured, the name of the insured, the amount of insurance, the type of insurance coverage and the period for which the vehicle is covered to either the municipal agent or the bureau. Evidence of insurance may be provided at the time of registration in electronic form, including the display of an image on a portable electronic device as defined in section 1551, subsection 11‑A . [PL 2013, c. 72, §2 (AMD).]

3. Alternative methods of establishing evidence of insurance. An individual is considered to comply with subsection 2 if the individual shows evidence of compliance with the provisions of section 1605, subsection 3, paragraph A , B or C . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Exceptions. The provisions of this section do not apply to: A. Government vehicles as identified in section 517 ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Vehicles owned or controlled by a dealer as defined by chapter 9 ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Vehicles registered as vehicles for hire; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Trailers and semitrailers. [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. § 2067 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2067
29-A §2067. Lights
Status: in_force

1. Display of headlights. A vehicle located on a way must be equipped with headlights as described in section 1904 . The headlights must be illuminated: A. During the period from sunset to sunrise; [PL 2015, c. 51, §1 (AMD).] B. At any time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, freezing rain, fog or snow, persons or vehicles on the way are not discernible for a distance of 1,000 feet ahead; and [PL 1997, c. 249, §1 (NEW).] C. At any time when windshield wipers are in constant use. [PL 1997, c. 249, §1 (NEW).] This subsection does not apply to a vehicle that is parked or standing off the main traveled portion of the way. [PL 2015, c. 51, §1 (AMD).]

2. Dimming. When a vehicle equipped with multiple-beam road lights approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet or follows a vehicle within 300 feet, the operator shall dim the headlights or switch to a low beam and shall turn off a fog light allowed by section 1909‑A , unless the fog light was installed by the vehicle manufacturer at the time the vehicle was originally manufactured. [PL 2003, c. 340, §8 (AMD).]

3. Parking or standing. Unless a municipal ordinance specifically provides otherwise, a vehicle may not be parked or stand on or beside the left-hand side of a way during the times when lighted lamps are required in a manner that its lights project in the direction of oncoming traffic. [PL 2001, c. 360, §11 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1003 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 1003
29-A §1003. Loaner registration certificate and plates
Status: in_force

1. Application for certificate and plates. A dealer or an owner of a body shop, transmission shop or garage may apply for a loaner license and plates. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Permissible use. A loaner plate may be used on a vehicle owned by the licensee for the sole purpose of loaning the vehicle to a customer when the customer's vehicle is disabled and in the garage for repairs. The limit on the use of the loaned vehicle is 7 consecutive days. The Secretary of State may extend the period to no more than 30 days. A fee for the use of a loaner plate may not be charged to a customer. [PL 2003, c. 434, §14 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]

3. Disabled vehicle registration; restrictions; permissions. The registration certificate assigned to the disabled vehicle must be carried in the loaner vehicle and produced upon demand of a law enforcement officer. Restrictions imposed on or permissions granted to the disabled vehicle apply to the loaner vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Record. A complete record must be kept at the licensee's established place of business, stating the hour and date the vehicle is loaned and returned, the serial number of the vehicle loaned, the loaner plate number and the registration number of the customer's vehicle. Failure to keep this record is a traffic infraction. [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §6 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]

5. Operator license. Before releasing a vehicle to an operator, the licensee must see that the operator has a current operator license and record that operator's name and address. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Personal use. A loaner plate may not be used by the licensee for personal use or pleasure, in lieu of registration. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Special vanity registration plates. A car dealer or an owner of a body shop, transmission shop or garage holding special vanity registration plates issued pursuant to section 459 may apply for special vanity loaner plates bearing the same combination of letters and numbers as appears on the special vanity registration plates. Special vanity loaner plates may not be used to supplement existing loaner registration numbers assigned. The Secretary of State shall charge an additional $30 fee per special vanity loaner registration plate. [PL 2011, c. 44, §2 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1912 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1912
29-A §1912. Mufflers
Status: in_force

1. Muffler required. A person may not operate a motor vehicle unless that vehicle is equipped with an adequate muffler properly maintained to prevent excessive or unusual noise. For purposes of this subsection, “excessive or unusual noise” includes motor noise emitted by a motor vehicle that is noticeably louder than similar vehicles in the environment. [PL 2009, c. 639, §1 (AMD).]

2. Cutouts prohibited. A muffler or exhaust system may not be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device. [PL 2015, c. 206, §8 (AMD).]

3. Amplification prohibited. A person may not operate a motor vehicle with an exhaust system that has been modified when the result of that modification is the amplification or increase of noise emitted by the motor above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle. [PL 2009, c. 639, §2 (AMD).]

4. Exhaust system fastened to engine. The entire exhaust system must be complete, without leakage and securely fastened to the engine block and frame. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Exception; racing meets. [PL 2015, c. 206, §9 (RP).]

6. Defense for noise violations by motor vehicles. The following are defenses to a violation of subsection 1 or 3 . A. If a muffler or exhaust system of a motor vehicle as defined in section 101, subsection 42 , not including a motorcycle, does not emit noise in excess of 95 decibels as measured in accordance with standards and specifications outlined in standard J-1169 adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers in May 1998, subsections 1 and 3 do not apply. A person served with a Violation Summons and Complaint charging a violation of subsection 1 or 3 must provide satisfactory evidence that the muffler or exhaust system does not emit noise in excess of 95 decibels as measured in accordance with standards and specifications outlined in standard J-1169 adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers in May 1998. Measurements must be made by a participating certified inspection station. [PL 2011, c. 158, §1 (NEW).] B. [PL 2013, c. 100, §1 (RP).] [PL 2013, c. 100, §1 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 504 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 504
29-A §504. Registration of trucks and truck tractors
Status: in_force

1. Truck or truck tractor. For a truck or truck tractor equipped with pneumatic tires, the following annual registration fee schedule applies. A. For gross weight from 0 to 6,000 pounds, the fee is $35. Beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2025, $10 of the fee must be transferred on a quarterly basis by the Treasurer of State to the TransCap Trust Fund established by Title 30‑A, section 6006‑G . [PL 2025, c. 9, Pt. F, §3 (AMD).] B. For gross weight from 6,001 to 10,000 pounds, the fee is $37. [PL 2007, c. 383, §8 (AMD).] C. For gross weight from 10,001 to 12,000 pounds, the fee is $48. [PL 2007, c. 383, §9 (AMD).] D. For gross weight from 12,001 to 14,000 pounds, the fee is $81. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] E. For gross weight from 14,001 to 16,000 pounds, the fee is $105. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] F. For gross weight from 16,001 to 18,000 pounds, the fee is $130. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] G. For gross weight from 18,001 to 20,000 pounds, the fee is $161. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] H. For gross weight from 20,001 to 23,000 pounds, the fee is $188. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] I. For gross weight from 23,001 to 26,000 pounds, the fee is $220. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] J. For gross weight from 26,001 to 28,000 pounds, the fee is $267. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] K. For gross weight from 28,001 to 32,000 pounds, the fee is $308. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] L. For gross weight from 32,001 to 34,000 pounds, the fee is $342. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] M. For gross weight from 34,001 to 38,000 pounds, the fee is $379. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] N. For gross weight from 38,001 to 40,000 pounds, the fee is $403. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] O. For gross weight from 40,001 to 42,000 pounds, the fee is $426. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] P. For gross weight from 42,001 to 45,000 pounds, the fee is $450. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] Q. For gross weight from 45,001 to 48,000 pounds, the fee is $497. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] R. For gross weight from 48,001 to 51,000 pounds, the fee is $533. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] S. For gross weight from 51,001 to 54,000 pounds, the fee is $568. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] T. For gross weight from 54,001 to 55,000 pounds, the fee is $580. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] U. For gross weight from 55,001 to 60,000 pounds, the fee is $640. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] V. For gross weight from 60,001 to 65,000 pounds, the fee is $699. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] W. For gross weight from 65,001 to 69,000 pounds, the fee is $762. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] X. For gross weight from 69,001 to 72,000 pounds, the fee is $797. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] Y. For gross weight from 72,001 to 75,000 pounds, the fee is $821. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] Z. For gross weight from 75,001 to 78,000 pounds, the fee is $857. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] AA. For gross weight from 78,001 to 80,000 pounds, the fee is $877. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] BB. For gross weight from 80,001 to 90,000 pounds, the fee is $982. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] CC. For gross weight from 90,001 to 94,000 pounds, the fee is $1,026. [PL 1999, c. 580, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).] DD. For gross weight from 94,001 to 100,000 pounds, the fee is $1,234. [PL 1999, c. 580, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 9, Pt. F, §3 (AMD).]

2. Credit for certain motor vehicles. If a motor vehicle registered for a gross weight of 23,001 pounds or more is operated only in the truck tractor-semitrailer configuration, a credit of $40 is allowed for the original annual registration fee. The owner of the vehicle must be issued a truck tractor registration plate, which must be displayed on its front. [PL 2015, c. 473, §8 (AMD).]

3. On ways adjoining premises. A registration or license is not required for the use of a truck, trailer or tractor on that part of a way adjoining the premises of the vehicle's owner. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Federal heavy vehicle use tax; proof of payment required. Except as provided by 26 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 41.6001-2(b)(3), a registration certificate may not be issued for a motor vehicle subject to the use tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 United States Code, Section 4481, until the applicant has presented proof of payment as prescribed by the Secretary of the United States Treasury. The Secretary of State shall keep records and may issue evidence to comply with 26 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 41, revised as of May 23, 1985, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 United States Code, Sections 4481, 4482 and 4483. Pursuant to rule, the Secretary of State may certify that a vehicle qualifies for exemptions under 26 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 41.4483-3(g) or Section 41.4483-6(b), revised as of May 23, 1985. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §90 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]

5. Truck or truck tractor and semitrailer. In computing fees for a combination of truck or truck tractor and semitrailer, the vehicle to be registered for gross weight is the truck or truck tractor and the rate is the same as for a truck of similar gross vehicle weight. The gross weight used to determine the registration fee under subsection 1 is the combined gross weight of the truck or truck tractor and semitrailer. [PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2421 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2421
29-A §2421. Forfeiture of motor vehicles for OUI
Status: in_force

1. Forfeiture. After notice and hearing, a motor vehicle must be forfeited to the State when a defendant is: A. The sole owner-operator of that vehicle; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Convicted of: (1) OUI; and (2) A simultaneous offense of operating after suspension when the underlying suspension was imposed for a prior OUI conviction. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] The court shall order the forfeiture unless another person satisfies the court prior to the judgment and by a preponderance of the evidence that the other person had a right to possess that motor vehicle, to the exclusion of the defendant, at the time of the offense. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Seizure of vehicle of owner-operator. A motor vehicle operated by a sole owner is subject to seizure by a law enforcement officer when: A. The owner-operator operates or attempts to operate that motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or while having an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath; and [PL 2009, c. 447, §43 (AMD).] B. The owner-operator is under suspension or revocation as a result of a previous conviction of operating under influence of alcohol or drugs or while having an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. [PL 2009, c. 447, §43 (AMD).] [PL 2009, c. 447, §43 (AMD).]

3. Lienholders. A forfeiture of a motor vehicle encumbered by a perfected bona fide security interest is subject to the interest of the secured party if the party did not have knowledge of the act on which the forfeiture is based. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Preliminary order. At the request of the State, the court may issue, ex parte, a preliminary order to seize or secure a motor vehicle subject to forfeiture and to provide for custody. That order may include an order to a financial institution or to any fiduciary or bailee to impound the vehicle in its possession or control and to release the vehicle only on further order of the court. The court may issue an order only on a showing of probable cause and after criminal complaints of OUI and OAS have been filed against the owner-operator. The application, issuance, execution and return of an order are subject to applicable state law. A law enforcement officer may seize a motor vehicle without court order when: A. The seizure is incident to an arrest with probable cause for an OUI by the sole owner and the officer has probable cause to believe the vehicle is subject to forfeiture; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The vehicle has been subject of a prior judgment in favor of the State in a forfeiture proceeding under this section or any other provision of law. [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).]

5. Reports. An officer, department or agency seizing a vehicle shall file a report of seizure with the Attorney General or a district attorney having jurisdiction over the vehicle. The report must be: A. Filed within 21 days of the date of seizure; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Labeled "Vehicle Report" and include, without limitation: (1) A description of the vehicle; (2) The place and date of seizure; (3) The name and address of the owner or operator of the vehicle at the time of seizure; and (4) The name and address of any other person who appears to have an ownership interest in the vehicle. [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. Storage of seized motor vehicles. A seized motor vehicle must be held in secure storage by the seizing agency or at the direction of the prosecuting official until disposition of the underlying criminal charges. The State shall assume all costs of storage of a vehicle not forfeited. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Records of seized motor vehicles. An officer, department or agency having custody of a motor vehicle subject to forfeiture or having disposed of the vehicle shall maintain complete records showing: A. From whom the motor vehicle was received; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Under what authority the motor vehicle was held, received or disposed of; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. To whom the motor vehicle was delivered; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. The date and manner of destruction or disposition of the motor vehicle. [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).]

8. Rules. The Attorney General shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375 , for the disposition to state, county and municipal agencies of forfeited motor vehicles. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2310 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2310
29-A §2310. Other permitted uses for buses
Status: in_force

A bus may be used for school activities other than conveying students to and from home and school if: [PL 2013, c. 484, §2 (NEW).]

1. Carrying capacity of 40 or more passengers. The bus has a carrying capacity of 40 or more passengers and is operated by a motor carrier holding an operator's permit issued by the Bureau of State Police and is integrally constructed; or [PL 2013, c. 484, §2 (NEW).]

2. Multifunction school activity bus. The bus is a multifunction school activity bus that is operated by a driver who is at least 21 years of age and who has held a driver's license for at least 2 years. [PL 2023, c. 634, §32 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 666 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 666
29-A §666. Records of surrendered certificates of title
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall maintain a file for 5 years of every surrendered certificate for tracing title of vehicles. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2556 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2556
29-A §2556. Work-restricted license for habitual offender
Status: in_force

1. Definition. For purposes of this section, a "work-restricted license" is a license to operate a motor vehicle between a residence and a place of employment, in the scope of employment, or both, as determined by the Secretary of State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Petition. An habitual offender whose license has been revoked pursuant to section 2552 may petition the Secretary of State for a work-restricted license only after the expiration of 18 months from the date the license was revoked pursuant to section 2552 . [PL 2001, c. 514, §3 (AMD).]

3. Stay. On receipt of the petition, the Secretary of State may stay the revocation and issue a work-restricted license. In deciding whether to issue a work-restricted license, the Secretary of State may consider the petitioner's need. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Ineligibility. A person is not eligible for a work-restricted license if habitual offender status is based on a conviction or adjudication under former section 2551, section 2551‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (1), former section 2557 , section 2557‑A or section 2558 or the revocation is issued pursuant to section 2555 . [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).]

5. Eligibility. If a conviction is based on former section 2551 or section 2551‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (2), the person must have completed the period of suspension required for the OUI conviction and the Secretary of State must have received written notice that the person has satisfactorily completed the alcohol and drug program. [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]

6. Revocation of work-restricted license. The Secretary of State shall revoke, without preliminary hearing, the license of a person who is adjudicated or convicted of a violation of the provisions of this Title committed during the period of a work-restricted license or who violates a restriction or condition of the license. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Stay vacated. On revocation of the work-restricted license, the stay of revocation issued pursuant to this section is immediately vacated. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

8. Hearing. An habitual offender whose work-restricted license has been revoked may request a hearing within 30 days of the revocation. A stay of revocation may not be issued pending a hearing. If, after the hearing, the Secretary of State finds that the person is not the same person named in the transcript or abstract, the revocation must be stayed and a work-restricted license must be reissued. If the Secretary of State finds that the person is the same person named in the transcript or abstract, the revocation must be invoked. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

9. New offense. An habitual offender who is adjudicated or convicted of a violation of the provisions of this Title while operating under a work-restricted license is not entitled to any further relief during the remaining term of the revocation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2102 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2102
29-A §2102. Unlawful use of license or identification card; unlawful dissemination of protected information
Status: in_force

The following provisions govern the unlawful use of a license or identification card and the unlawful dissemination of information that is protected by a state law or rule that implements the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994, 18 United States Code, Sections 2721 to 2725 (2006). [PL 2009, c. 493, §2 (AMD).]

1. Display revoked, mutilated, fictitious or fraudulently altered driver's license or identification card. A person commits a Class E crime if that person displays a revoked, mutilated, fictitious or fraudulently altered driver's license or identification card issued or represented to be issued by this State or any other state or province. [PL 2009, c. 493, §2 (AMD).]

1-A. Possess revoked, mutilated, fictitious or fraudulently altered driver's license or identification card. A person commits a Class E crime if that person possesses a revoked, mutilated, fictitious or fraudulently altered driver's license or identification card issued or represented to be issued by this State or any other state or province. [PL 2009, c. 493, §2 (AMD).]

1-B. Display suspended driver's license; crime. [PL 2025, c. 173, §15 (RP).]

1-C. Display suspended driver's license; traffic infraction. [PL 2025, c. 173, §16 (RP).]

1-D. Possess suspended driver's license; crime. [PL 2025, c. 173, §17 (RP).]

1-E. Possess suspended driver's license; traffic infraction. [PL 2025, c. 173, §18 (RP).]

2. Loan. A person commits a Class E crime if that person knowingly permits another person to use that person's driver's license or identification card issued by this State or any other state or province. [PL 2009, c. 493, §2 (AMD).]

3. Representation. A person commits a Class E crime if that person displays or represents as that person's own a driver's license or identification card issued to another by this State or any other state or province. [PL 2009, c. 493, §2 (AMD).]

4. Use. A person commits a Class E crime if that person knowingly permits an unlawful use of a driver's license or identification card issued by this State or any other state or province. [PL 2009, c. 493, §2 (AMD).]

5. Privacy laws or rules; violation. A person commits a Class E crime if that person knowingly disseminates information that is protected by a state law or rule that implements the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994. [PL 2009, c. 493, §2 (AMD).]

Violation of subsection 1 , 1‑A or 3 is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2025, c. 173, §19 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1401 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1401
29-A §1401. Contents of license
Status: in_force

1. Required information. A license must state, at a minimum, the name, date of birth, place of residence or mailing address if different from the residence, of the licensee and the permanent number assigned to that licensee. A name displayed on a license must be as the name appears on a birth certificate or a court order or as the result of marriage. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. A, §24 (AMD).]

2. Photograph or digital image. A license, except for a temporary license, must bear a full-face photograph or digital image of the licensee. The following are exempt from the photographic or digital image requirement: A. [PL 2003, c. 434, §19 (RP); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).] B. A person in active military service stationed outside the State; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Another person approved by the Secretary of State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2017, c. 229, §25 (AMD).]

3. Signature. A licensee's signature must appear in the place designated. The signature must be the same as the name displayed on the license. A license is not valid until signed. [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. A, §14 (AMD).]

4. Fee. [PL 2003, c. 434, §20 (RP); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]

5. Record. [PL 1999, c. 470, §23 (RP).]

6. Storage, recording, retention and distribution of digital images and digitized signatures. Digital images and digitized signatures used to produce a license are confidential and may be distributed only for use by a law enforcement agency in carrying out its functions or as otherwise authorized by rule adopted pursuant to section 256 . The Secretary of State may store, record and retain digital images and digitized signatures used only for the purpose of producing a license. A violation of this subsection is a violation of section 2103, subsection 4 . [PL 2017, c. 229, §26 (AMD).]

7. Graphic design. The graphic design used on the license may not be reproduced, copied or distributed without the written consent of the Secretary of State. A violation of this subsection is a violation of section 2103, subsection 4 . [PL 1999, c. 470, §24 (NEW).]

8. Security components. The security components contained on the license may not be reproduced, copied or distributed without the written consent of the Secretary of State. A violation of this subsection is a violation of section 2103, subsection 4 . [PL 1999, c. 470, §24 (NEW).]

9. Use of biometric technology. The Secretary of State may use biometric technology, including, but not limited to, retinal scanning, facial recognition or fingerprint technology, to produce a license or nondriver identification card and may use facial recognition technology to search its image records to provide information, including digital images, to law enforcement agencies only to aid in emergency circumstances involving an immediate threat to the life of a person or pursuant to rules adopted under this subsection. A person, agency or entity other than the Secretary of State may not use biometric technology to search the Secretary of State's image records. The Secretary of State may adopt rules establishing additional circumstances in which it will provide information, including digital images, produced by searching its records using facial recognition technology to law enforcement agencies. Rules adopted under this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A . [PL 2019, c. 634, §5 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2104 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2104
29-A §2104. Improper plates
Status: in_force

1. Attaching false plates. A person commits a Class E crime if that person attaches to a vehicle a registration plate assigned to another vehicle or not currently assigned to that vehicle. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §58 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

1-A. Permitting attachment of false plates. A person commits a Class E crime if that person permits to be attached to a vehicle a registration plate assigned to another vehicle or not currently assigned to that vehicle. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §59 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

1-B. Permitting display of false registration validation device. A person commits a Class E crime if that person permits to be attached or displayed on a vehicle registration plate a registration validation device issued for another vehicle. [PL 2015, c. 176, §5 (NEW).]

2. False identification. A person commits a Class E crime if that person obscures identification numbers, identification letters, the state name, validation sticker or mark distinguishing the type of plate attached to a vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Manufacturing or reproduction of plates. A person commits a Class D crime if that person manufactures or reproduces registration plates without the consent of the Secretary of State. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §109 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]

4. Alterations to registration plates. Except when a greater penalty is applicable, a person commits a traffic infraction if that person adds or attaches to a registration plate a decal, symbol, slogan, mark, letter or number not authorized by law or by the Secretary of State. [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §6 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]

5. Strict liability. Violation of subsection 1 , 2 or 3 is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §60 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 103 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 103
29-A §103. Traffic infraction
Status: in_force

1. Traffic infraction. A traffic infraction is not a crime. The penalty for a traffic infraction may not be deemed for any purpose a penal or criminal punishment. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Jury trial. There is no right to trial by jury for a traffic infraction. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Exclusive penalty. The exclusive penalty for a traffic infraction is a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500, unless specifically authorized, or suspension of a license, or both. [PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

4. Standard of proof. The burden of proof that a traffic infraction has occurred is on the State and must be established by a standard of a preponderance of the evidence. [PL 2011, c. 156, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2461 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2461
29-A §2461. Suspension for nonresident owner or operator
Status: in_force

1. Suspension by Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may suspend the right of a nonresident owner or operator to operate a vehicle in this State for the same cause and under the same condition and in the same manner as that action could be taken against a resident owner or operator of a vehicle registered in this State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Effect of suspension. Upon suspension, the right of the nonresident owner or operator to operate a vehicle in this State terminates. The nonresident is subject to the same penalties as a resident who operates without a license or registration. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Notice of suspension. Notice of the suspension of a nonresident's right to operate must be sent to the motor vehicle department of the jurisdiction that issued the license or registration. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1106 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 1106
29-A §1106. Action on application for license or renewal
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall act on an application for a recycler license or its renewal within 90 days of receipt. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

If the Secretary of State refuses to grant or to renew a license, notice must be given to the applicant that an opportunity for hearing before the Secretary of State will be provided on request to show cause why that license should be granted or renewed. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2412-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2412-A
29-A §2412-A. Operating while license suspended or revoked
Status: in_force

1. Offense; penalty. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §84 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

1-A. Offense; penalty. A person commits operating while license suspended or revoked if that person: A. Operates a motor vehicle on a public way or in a parking area when that person's license has been suspended or revoked, and that person: (1) Has received written notice of a suspension or revocation from the Secretary of State or a court; (2) Has been orally informed of the suspension or revocation by a law enforcement officer or a court; (3) Has actual knowledge of the suspension or revocation; (4) Has been sent written notice in accordance with section 2482 or former Title 29, section 2241, subsection 4; or (5) Has failed to answer or to appear in court pursuant to a notice or order specified in section 2605 or 2608 ; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §85 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Violates paragraph A and the suspension was for OUI or an OUI offense; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §85 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. Violates paragraph A and the suspension was for OUI or an OUI offense, the person was subject to the mandatory minimum sentence and the person: (1) Has one prior conviction for violating this section; (2) Has 2 prior convictions for violating this section; or (3) Has 3 or more prior convictions for violating this section; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §85 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] D. Violates paragraph A , the suspension was not for OUI or an OUI offense and the person has one or more prior convictions for violating this section. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §85 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] Except for an offense under subsection 8 or as otherwise provided, operating while license suspended or revoked is a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2009, c. 297, §1 (AMD).]

2. Exception. This section does not apply to a person whose license has been revoked under the laws in subchapter V governing habitual offenders. [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §12 (NEW).]

3. Minimum mandatory sentences for certain suspension. If the suspension was for OUI or an OUI offense, the court shall impose a minimum fine of $600, a term of imprisonment of 7 consecutive days and a suspension of license of not less than one year nor more than 3 years consecutive to the original suspension. The penalties may not be suspended except as provided in subsection 3‑A . A. If the person has a prior conviction for violating this section within a 10-year period and was subject to the minimum mandatory sentences, then the following minimum penalties, which may not be suspended by the court, apply in the event the suspension was for OUI: (1) A minimum fine of $1,000, a term of imprisonment of 30 consecutive days and a suspension of license for not less than one year nor more than 3 years consecutive to the original suspension in the event of one prior conviction; (2) A minimum fine of $2,000, a term of imprisonment of 60 consecutive days and a suspension of license for not less than one year nor more than 3 years consecutive to the original suspension in the event of 2 prior convictions; or (3) A minimum fine of $3,000, a term of imprisonment of 6 months and a suspension of license for not less than one year nor more than 3 years consecutive to the original suspension in the event of 3 or more prior convictions. The sentencing class for this offense is Class C. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).] B. For all other suspensions, the minimum fine for a first offense is $250, which may not be suspended by the court. The minimum fine for 2nd and subsequent offenses is $500, which may not be suspended by the court. [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. TT, §5 (AMD).] A separate reading of the allegation and a separate trial are not required under this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).]

3-A. Finding by court necessary to impose other than minimum fine. In the case of an individual, the court may suspend all or a portion of a minimum fine under subsection 3 or impose a fine less than the minimum fine specified in subsection 3 if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that there are exceptional circumstances that justify imposition of a lesser financial penalty. In making a finding of exceptional circumstances, the court may consider: A. Reliable evidence of financial hardship on the part of the offender and the offender's family and dependents; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §19 (NEW).] B. Reliable evidence of special needs of the offender or the offender's family and dependents; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §19 (NEW).] C. Reliable evidence of the offender's income and future earning capacity and the offender's assets and financial resources from whatever source; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §19 (NEW).] D. Reliable evidence regarding any pecuniary gain derived from the commission of the offense; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §19 (NEW).] E. The impact of imposition of the mandatory fine on the offender's reasonable ability to pay restitution under Title 17‑A, chapter 69 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §19 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §19 (NEW).]

4. Suspension of license. The following provisions apply when a person's license is required to be suspended under this section. A. The court shall give notice of the suspension as provided in section 2434 . [PL 2025, c. 173, §21 (AMD).] B. If the court fails to impose a suspension as provided in subsection 3 , the Secretary of State shall impose the minimum one-year suspension. [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §12 (NEW).] C. The minimum mandatory sentences of subsection 3 apply only to the original period of suspension imposed by the court or the Secretary of State or as extended by the Secretary of State. The minimum mandatory sentences of subsection 3 do not apply to any extension of the original suspension imposed to compel a person's compliance with conditions for the restoration of a license or for failure to pay a reinstatement fee for a license. [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §12 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 173, §21 (AMD).]

5. Prior convictions. For purposes of this section, a prior conviction or suspension has occurred within a 10-year period if the date of the suspension or the imposition of sentence is 10 years or less from the date of the new conduct that is penalized or for which the new penalty may be enhanced. [PL 2013, c. 604, §3 (AMD).]

6. Ignition interlock device. [PL 1999, c. 470, §29 (RP).]

7. Ignition interlock device. As a condition of license reinstatement, the Secretary of State, pursuant to section 2508 , may require a person subject to the minimum mandatory sentencing provisions of subsection 3 to have installed in the motor vehicle the person operates for a period of up to 2 years an ignition interlock device approved by the Secretary of State. [PL 2007, c. 531, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 531, §10 (AFF).]

8. Traffic infraction. A person commits a traffic infraction operating while license suspended as described in subsection 1‑A, paragraph A if the sole basis for the suspension is: A. Failure to pay a fine; [PL 2009, c. 297, §2 (NEW).] B. Failure to pay a license reinstatement fee; [PL 2023, c. 312, §1 (AMD).] C. Suspension for a dishonored check; [PL 2023, c. 312, §1 (AMD).] D. Failure to provide proof of insurance to the Secretary of State; [PL 2023, c. 312, §1 (NEW).] E. Failure to pay child support; [PL 2023, c. 312, §1 (NEW).] F. Failure to appear in court; or [PL 2023, c. 312, §1 (NEW).] G. Failure to submit to an examination or to provide information as requested by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 1258, subsection 5 . [PL 2023, c. 312, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 312, §1 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 113 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 113
29-A §113. Computer transcripts as evidence
Status: in_force

1. Transcript. A properly certified transcript of entries of conviction, adjudication, suspension or revocation in official records stored within a computer or data processing device is admissible in evidence to show the truth of the facts stated in the transcript. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Certification. A transcript may be certified by: A. A clerk or deputy clerk of any judicial division of the District Court or the violations bureau for records from a judicial division or the violations bureau; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A clerk or deputy clerk of a Superior Court for Superior Court records; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The Secretary of State for any court's records received by the Secretary of State from a court, including records received by electronic means. [PL 2001, c. 361, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2001, c. 361, §3 (AMD).]

3. Secretary of State's certification. Notwithstanding any other law or rule of evidence, the certificate of the Secretary of State or a deputy, under seal of the State, must be received in a judicial or administrative proceeding as prima facie evidence of any fact stated in the certificate or documents attached to the certificate. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Records from other states. A motor vehicle record bearing the seal of any state or of a department, officer or agency of any state that is admissible pursuant to the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 902 is prima facie evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding of any fact stated in the motor vehicle record. [PL 1997, c. 776, §3 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1902 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1902
29-A §1902. Brakes
Status: in_force

1. General rule. A motor vehicle must have adequate brakes in good working order that are sufficient to control the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Specific standards. Brakes must be adjusted so as to stop: A. A 2-wheel brake vehicle, within a distance of 45 feet, from a speed of 20 miles per hour; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A 4-wheel brake vehicle, within 30 feet, from a speed of 20 miles per hour; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. A motorcycle, within 30 feet, from a speed of 20 miles per hour. [PL 2005, c. 577, §22 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 577, §22 (AMD).]

3. Parking brakes. A vehicle, except a 2-wheel motorcycle, must be equipped with parking brakes adequate to hold the vehicle on any grade on which it is operated, under all conditions of loading, on a surface free from snow, ice or loose material. Parking brakes: A. Must be capable of being applied by the driver's muscular effort, spring action or equivalent means; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. May be operated with assistance of the service brakes or other source of power, provided that failure of the service brake actuation system or other power assisting mechanism does not prevent the parking brakes from being applied; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Must be designed so that, once applied, they remain applied with the required effectiveness despite leakage or exhaustion of any source of energy; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. May share the same brake drums, brake shoes and lining assemblies, brake shoe anchors and mechanical brake shoe actuation mechanisms associated with the wheel brake assemblies used for service brakes; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. If the means of applying the parking and service brakes are connected, must be constructed so that failure of one part does not leave the vehicle without operative brakes. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 577, §23 (AMD).]

4. Trucks; specific requirements. Special mobile equipment or a truck, truck tractor, tiny home, trailer or semitrailer must be equipped with adequate brakes acting on all wheels of all axles, except that the following need not meet this requirement: A. A trailer or semitrailer not exceeding a gross weight of 3,000 pounds; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A vehicle towed by use of a wrecker; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. A vehicle meeting braking requirements of the motor carrier safety regulations of the United States Department of Transportation; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. A semitrailer with a gross weight of semitrailer and load not to exceed 12,000 pounds, designed and used exclusively: (1) For the dispensing of cable from attached reels, commonly called a reel trailer; or (2) To support the end of poles while being transported, commonly called a pole dolly; and [PL 1999, c. 183, §5 (AMD).] F. A dolly axle, so-called, on a farm truck transporting agricultural products and supplies. A dolly axle may not be considered in determining the gross weight or axle limits permitted on the vehicle. A 2-axle or 3-axle farm truck equipped with a dolly axle is considered a 2-axle or 3-axle vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2019, c. 650, §12 (AMD).]

5. Multiple axles. If equipped with 3 or more axles, a truck, tractor or truck tractor manufactured prior to August 1, 1980 need not have brakes on the front wheels; if the vehicle is equipped with 2 or more steerable axles, the wheels of one such axle need not have brakes. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Rules. The Chief of the State Police may adopt rules governing the sufficiency and adjustment of brakes. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2482 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2482
29-A §2482. Notice of suspension or revocation of license
Status: in_force

1. Notification by Secretary of State. Upon determining that a person is subject to license suspension or revocation, the Secretary of State shall immediately notify the person, in writing, of the license suspension or revocation. The notice: A. Must be sent to the last name and address provided under section 1407 or, if the person has not applied for a license, on record with the Secretary of State; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Must be sent to the address provided in the report of the law enforcement officer if that address differs from the address of record; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. May be served in hand. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 361, §33 (AMD).]

2. Notice contents. The notice must clearly state: A. The reason and statutory grounds for the suspension or revocation; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The effective date of the suspension or revocation; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Unless the suspension or revocation is ordered by a court or rests solely upon a conviction or adjudication in court of an offense that is, by statute, expressly made grounds for that suspension or revocation, the right of the person to request a hearing and the procedure for requesting a hearing; and [PL 2011, c. 335, §9 (AMD).] D. [PL 1997, c. 776, §50 (RP).] E. [PL 1997, c. 776, §50 (RP).] F. If the suspension or revocation is based on a report under section 2453‑A or 2481 , that a copy of the report of the law enforcement officer and any alcohol test certificate and the confirmed positive drug or metabolite test result and the report of the drug recognition expert will be provided to the person upon request to the Secretary of State. [PL 2011, c. 335, §10 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 335, §§9, 10 (AMD).]

3. Receipt date. The notice is deemed received 3 days after mailing, unless returned by postal authorities. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Effective date. A suspension or revocation is effective on the date specified by the Secretary of State on the notice, which may not be less than 10 days after the mailing of the notification of suspension 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. § 1311 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1311
29-A §1311. Intermediate license
Status: in_force

1. Restricted license. A person under 18 years of age who has been issued a driver's license may not: A. Carry passengers other than immediate family members unless accompanied by a licensed operator who meets the requirements of section 1304, subsection 1, paragraph E . For the purpose of this paragraph, "immediate family member" includes the following when living with the immediate family: (1) A foreign exchange student; (2) A person who is under court-appointed guardianship of an immediate family member; and (3) A child whose parent is deployed for military service and is under guardianship of an immediate family member as provided on a United States Department of Defense Armed Forces Family Care Plan, DA Form 5305 or its successor form. For the purpose of this paragraph, "deployed for military service" means assigned to active military duty with the state military forces, as defined in Title 37‑B, section 102 , or the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, whether pursuant to orders of the Governor or the President of the United States, when the duty assignment is in a combat theater, in an area where armed conflict is taking place or in an area away from a person's normal duty station; [PL 2011, c. 13, §1 (AMD).] B. Operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.; or [PL 2003, c. 286, §4 (NEW).] C. Operate a motor vehicle on a public way while using, manipulating, talking into or otherwise interacting with a handheld electronic device or mobile telephone, including but not limited to when the motor vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light or a stop sign. A person under 18 years of age who has been issued a driver's license may use, manipulate, talk into or otherwise interact with a handheld electronic device or mobile telephone while in the operator's seat of a motor vehicle if the person has pulled the motor vehicle over to the side of, or off, a public way and has halted in a location where the motor vehicle can safely remain stationary. [PL 2019, c. 486, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 486, §5 (AMD).]

2. Period of restrictions. Subject to extension pursuant to subsection 3 , the license restrictions in subsection 1 are in effect for a period of 270 days from license issuance. The period of license restrictions may extend beyond the person's 18th birthday. [PL 2019, c. 486, §6 (AMD).]

3. Extension of restrictions. A person who is adjudicated for violating this section must have the license restrictions in subsection 1 extended for an additional period of 270 days. The additional period of license restrictions may extend beyond the person's 18th birthday. Any violation of the license restrictions during the period of this extension must result in a further extension of the license restrictions pursuant to this section. [PL 2011, c. 654, §4 (AMD).]

3-A. Restricted license decal. Before issuing a license under this section, the Secretary of State shall make available to the licensee a set of 2 decals to place in the motor vehicle driven by the licensee that indicates that the driver of the motor vehicle may be a holder of an intermediate license. Notwithstanding section 2082 , a motor vehicle operated by a person who has been issued a driver's license under this section may display a set of 2 decals, one located on the rear window and one located in the upper left-hand corner of the front windshield, that indicates that the driver of the motor vehicle may be a holder of an intermediate license under this section. The design of the decal must be approved by the Chief of the State Police in consultation with the Secretary of State. The decals may not be larger than 3 inches by 3 inches and may not be placed in a manner that obstructs the operator's view of the roadway. The Secretary of State shall begin issuing restricted license decals in accordance with this subsection no later than October 1, 2015. [PL 2015, c. 113, §3 (NEW).]

4. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2011, c. 654, §5 (AMD).]

5. Suspension of license. The Secretary of State shall suspend without right to a hearing the license of a person adjudicated for violating this section: A. For 60 days on the first offense; [PL 2011, c. 654, §6 (NEW).] B. For 180 days on the 2nd offense; and [PL 2011, c. 654, §6 (NEW).] C. For one year on the 3rd or subsequent offense. [PL 2011, c. 654, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 654, §6 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1952 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1952
29-A §1952. Flares; emergency signals
Status: in_force

1. Carry flares. Except as provided in subsection 1-A , a truck or truck tractor with a registration for operation with gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds must be equipped with 2 red flags, 3 flares and 3 red lanterns or red emergency reflectors. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §25 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

1-A. Flares prohibited. A vehicle transporting inflammable liquids or gas in bulk may not carry flares. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §26 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Disabled vehicle. When a truck or truck tractor with a registration for operation with gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds is disabled on a public way, the operator shall, during the time that lights are required to be illuminated, place emergency signals as follows: A. One flare or lantern or red emergency reflector in the center of the lane of traffic occupied by the disabled motor vehicle not less than 100 feet from the vehicle in the direction of traffic approaching in that lane; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. One flare or lantern or red emergency reflector not less than 100 feet from the vehicle in the center of the same lane in the opposite direction; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. One flare or lantern or red emergency reflector at the traffic side of the vehicle not closer than 10 feet from the front or rear. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] When lights are not required to be illuminated, red flags must be used, except that no flag is required to be placed at the side of the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1909-C — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1909-C
29-A §1909-C. Animal-drawn vehicles
Status: in_force

An animal‑drawn vehicle operated on a public way must be equipped with the following: [PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (AMD).]

1. Light. During nighttime, an oil lantern or electric lights attached to the left side of the vehicle that displays a red light toward the rear of the vehicle and a white light toward the front of the vehicle; and [PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (AMD).]

2. Reflective tape. [PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (RP).]

3. Reflective gear. At all times, one of the following: A. Grade DOT‑C2 white reflective tape as described in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 571.108, in effect on March 26, 2019, applied to the vehicle as follows: (1) Seventy‑two inches of reflective tape applied in segments that outline the rear frame of the vehicle; (2) Thirty‑six inches of reflective tape on each side of the vehicle, applied in segments that outline the frame on each side with at least 2 segments applied to the upper borders; and (3) Forty‑two inches of reflective tape applied in segments that outline the front frame of the vehicle; or [PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (NEW).] B. A slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear of the vehicle. [PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1309 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1309
29-A §1309. Reexamination of incompetent or unqualified operators
Status: in_force

1. Reexamination may be required. The Secretary of State, having good cause to believe that a licensed operator is incompetent or otherwise not qualified to be licensed, may require, on at least 5 days prior written notice, that operator to submit to an examination. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Suspension of license. On conclusion of an examination, the Secretary of State may suspend the license of that person or issue a restricted license. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Refusal to submit to examination. Refusal or neglect of the licensee to submit to an examination is sufficient ground for suspension. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 515-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 515-A
29-A §515-A. Motorcycle registration plates
Status: in_force

Motorcycle registration plates must bear the words "Ride Safe." Motorcycle registration plates issued prior to January 1, 1998 may be replaced, upon a registrant's request, by plates issued under this section. The registrant shall surrender the original plates and pay a one-time $5 fee for the replacement plates. [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).]

Motorcycle plates issued under sections 457 , 515‑B , 517 and 523 are exempt from this section. [PL 2001, c. 361, §9 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2405 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2405
29-A §2405. Optional reporting of drivers operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs
Status: in_force

1. Persons who may report. If, while acting in a professional capacity, a medical or osteopathic physician, resident, intern, emergency medical services person, medical examiner, physician associate, dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant or registered or licensed practical nurse knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a person has been operating a motor vehicle, hunting or operating a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or watercraft while under the influence of intoxicants and that motor vehicle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or watercraft or a hunter has been involved in an accident, that person may report those facts to a law enforcement official. [RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. B, §8 (COR).]

2. Immunity from liability. A person participating in good faith in reporting under this section, or in participating in a related proceeding, is immune from criminal or civil liability for the act of reporting or participating in the proceeding. Nothing in this section may be construed to bar criminal or civil action regarding perjury. In a proceeding regarding immunity from liability, there is a rebuttable presumption of good faith. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Privileged or confidential communications. The physician-patient privileges under the Maine Rules of Evidence and the confidential quality of communication under Title 24‑A, section 4224 and Title 32, section 18393 are abrogated in relation to required reporting or other proceeding. [PL 2015, c. 429, §16 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1908 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1908
29-A §1908. Location of rear lights, reflectors and signal lamps
Status: in_force

On a vehicle 7 feet wide or wider, all rear lights, reflectors and signal lights must be within 12 inches of the extreme extension of the vehicle. On flat-body dump trucks, rear lights and signal lamps may be mounted on the rear of the frame. This section does not apply to unregistered farm tractors or to trailers with rear lights, reflectors and signal lights installed by the commercial manufacturer. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1762 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1762
29-A §1762. Official inspection stations
Status: in_force

1. Licensing of official inspection stations. The Chief of the State Police may license garages as official inspection stations. [PL 2007, c. 348, §8 (AMD).]

2. Requirements. [PL 2007, c. 348, §9 (RP).]

2-A. Requirements. To qualify as an official inspection station, a garage must comply with rules adopted by the Chief of the State Police. [PL 2007, c. 348, §10 (NEW).]

3. Examination of premises and operator of garage. Before a license is granted, the premises must be examined and the operator of the garage investigated as to reliability and fitness. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Term of license. The license is valid for 2 years from the date of final license approval. [PL 2007, c. 348, §11 (AMD).]

5. Licenses not transferable. A license may not be assigned or transferred or used at other than a designated location. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Posting of license on premises. A license must be posted in a conspicuous place at the designated location. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Hearing; appeals. If a person is aggrieved by the decision of the Chief of the State Police in refusing approval, that person may, within 30 days of notification of refusal to license, request a hearing before the Chief of the State Police or the chief's designee. After the hearing, if an applicant is aggrieved by the final action of the chief, the applicant may appeal the decision in accordance with Title 5, Part 18 . [PL 2007, c. 348, §12 (AMD).]

8. Enhanced inspection stations. Beginning January 1, 1999, official inspection stations located in Cumberland County shall offer enhanced inspections pursuant to section 1751, subsection 2‑A and may not offer inspections pursuant to section 1751, subsection 2 . Official inspection stations located outside of Cumberland County may offer inspections under section 1751, subsections 2 and 2‑A . An inspection station that offers enhanced inspections shall employ an inspection mechanic certified to perform enhanced inspections. [PL 1997, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 667 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 667
29-A §667. Salvage
Status: in_force

1. Certificate of salvage. When, by reason of its condition or circumstance, a vehicle for which a certificate of title has been issued by this State is declared a salvage vehicle: A. By an insurer, the insurer or its designee shall surrender the certificate of title to the Secretary of State and apply for a certificate of salvage, in accordance with section 654 , within 30 days of the settlement of the insurance claim; [PL 2003, c. 652, Pt. A, §5 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 652, Pt. A, §7 (AFF).] B. By the owner of the vehicle, the owner shall surrender the certificate of title to the Secretary of State and apply for a certificate of salvage in accordance with section 654 prior to the transfer of the vehicle, unless the owner transfers the vehicle to a recycler licensed under this chapter; or [PL 1997, c. 776, §25 (AMD).] C. By a towing company, if the towing company makes clear that the vehicle is a total loss, while claiming the vehicle pursuant to chapter 15, subchapter III . Any certificate of ownership issued to a towing company under section 1856 , which the towing company has declared a total loss, must bear the legend "salvage vehicle." [PL 1997, c. 776, §25 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 652, Pt. A, §5 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 652, Pt. A, §7 (AFF).]

2. Assignment of ownership. At the time the salvage vehicle is transferred, the insurer, the insurer's designee or the owner shall endorse the assignment of ownership on the certificate of salvage and surrender it to the transferee of the salvage vehicle. If a vehicle owner retains a salvage vehicle as part of a settlement with an insurer, the insurer shall comply with this section and endorse the assignment of ownership on the certificate of salvage and surrender it to the vehicle owner. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Surrender and cancellation of certificate. Surrender and cancellation of a certificate of title or certificate of salvage must be as follows. A. An owner who scraps or dismantles a vehicle shall surrender the certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the Secretary of State for cancellation within 30 days of that action. [PL 2019, c. 397, §14 (AMD).] B. A person who acquires a vehicle to be scrapped or dismantled shall surrender the certificate to the Secretary of State within 30 days of that action. If an owner transfers a vehicle for which a certificate of salvage has not been issued to a salvage dealer, recycler or scrap processor licensed under chapter 9 , the vehicle is deemed declared by the owner to be a salvage vehicle, and the salvage dealer, recycler or scrap processor shall immediately apply for a certificate of salvage for the vehicle in accordance with section 654 within 30 days, unless the vehicle's certificate of title is surrendered in compliance with this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 397, §14 (AMD).] C. A person who repairs or rebuilds for operation on public ways a salvage vehicle shall comply with subsection 4 and shall: (1) If the vehicle was not insured, obtain the certificate of title from the owner; or (2) If the vehicle was insured, obtain a certificate of salvage or a certificate of title from the insurer and apply for a certificate of salvage. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. A salvage dealer, recycler or scrap processor may retain possession of a certificate of salvage until the recycler scraps or dismantles the vehicle. Once a vehicle is scrapped or dismantled, the salvage dealer, recycler or scrap processor shall deliver the certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the Secretary of State for cancellation within 30 days of that action. [PL 2019, c. 397, §14 (NEW).] E. Except in the case of a dismantled vehicle that has been repaired or rebuilt, a certificate of title or registration to a scrapped or dismantled vehicle may not be reissued. [PL 2019, c. 397, §14 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 397, §14 (AMD).]

4. Repaired or rebuilt vehicle. If a salvage vehicle is repaired or rebuilt for operation on a public way, the vehicle may only be titled or registered for operation or offered for sale in this State if: A. The identification number of the vehicle and its component parts are inspected and verified; and [PL 2001, c. 361, §23 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 361, §38 (AFF).] B. [PL 2001, c. 361, §24 (RP); PL 2001, c. 361, §38 (AFF).] C. If necessary, a new vehicle identification number is assigned. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] Upon demand of the Secretary of State or a transferee, a repairer or rebuilder shall produce receipts of purchase of the vehicle or for component parts used in the repairing or rebuilding process, or both. If new parts are not used to rebuild a salvage vehicle, the rebuilder shall produce the vehicle identification number of the vehicles from which the parts were taken and the certificates of title or the certificates of salvage for the vehicles if not already surrendered. The repairer or rebuilder shall disclose, in writing, to the transferee of a repaired or rebuilt salvage vehicle the fact that the vehicle was a salvage vehicle and shall disclose what repairs were made to the vehicle. The Secretary of State may refuse to title any vehicle declared to be salvage in another jurisdiction. [PL 2009, c. 598, §30 (AMD).]

5. Distinctive. The following legends apply to certificates of title issued subsequent to issuance of certificates of salvage for vehicles. A. [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. A, §11 (RP); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. A, §18 (AFF).] B. The legend "rebuilt salvage" must appear on a certificate of title for a rebuilt salvage vehicle if: (1) Two or more vehicles with different frames are joined; (2) A salvage vehicle has 5 or more component parts replaced; (3) A certificate of title with the legend "rebuilt salvage" issued by the Secretary of State or by any other jurisdiction accompanies an application to the State for a subsequent certificate of title; or (4) A total vehicle loss has been repaired by the use of a front or rear clip. [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. A, §12 (AMD).] C. The legend "rebuilt" must appear on a certificate of title for a rebuilt salvage vehicle if: (1) A salvage vehicle has at least one, but less than 5, component parts replaced. Notwithstanding section 602, subsection 2 , for the purposes of this subsection, airbags are not considered a component part; or (2) A certificate of title with the legend "rebuilt" issued by the Secretary of State or by any other jurisdiction accompanies an application to the State for a subsequent certificate of title. [PL 2001, c. 361, §25 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 361, §38 (AFF).] D. If a salvage vehicle for which a certificate of title has been issued by this State with any of the legends described in this section is subsequently titled in another jurisdiction and later retitled in this State, any subsequent certificate of title from this State must also contain the legends appearing on the previous certificate of title from this State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. The legend "salvage" must appear on a certificate of title if: (1) A vehicle has no marketable value other than the value of the basic material or parts used in the construction of the vehicle; (2) A vehicle is sold with a stipulation that it is only to be used for the benefit of its parts; and (3) A certificate of title previously issued by the Secretary of State or by any other jurisdiction bearing the legend "salvage" accompanies an application to the State of a subsequent certificate of title. [PL 1997, c. 437, §21 (NEW).] F. The legend "repaired" must appear on a certificate of title for a repaired salvage vehicle if the vehicle is repaired as defined in section 602, subsection 12 . [PL 1997, c. 776, §26 (NEW).] The Secretary of State may apply a legend from a certificate of title issued by another jurisdiction to a subsequent title issued by this State. [PL 2009, c. 598, §31 (AMD).]

6. Violation. A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Exemption. Certificates of title issued for manufactured housing and tiny homes are exempt from this section. [PL 2019, c. 650, §7 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2358 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2358
29-A §2358. Weighing of vehicles
Status: in_force

A state police officer may require a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles described in this chapter to stop and submit to weighing. The following provisions apply to the weighing of vehicles. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Travel to scales. If scales are not available, the officer may require that an operator of a vehicle go to the nearest location capable of weighing the vehicle, if the travel does not increase by more than 5 miles the distance that the operator may travel to reach the operator's destination. [PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).]

2. Weighing points. The Chief of the State Police, or a person designated by the chief, may designate weighing points. A weighing point must have signs: A. Not less than 500 feet from approaching traffic; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Bearing the words "State Police Commercial Vehicle Check - All Trucks and Buses Stop"; [PL 2009, c. 251, §15 (AMD).] C. Displaying flashing yellow lights, which must operate when the weighing station is open; and [PL 2001, c. 687, §18 (AMD).] D. Directing operators of vehicles subject to the GVW restrictions to the weighing point if the weighing point is located on a way that intersects the way where the sign is located. [PL 2001, c. 687, §19 (NEW).] The placement of signs is prima facie evidence that these signs were displayed in accordance with this section. An operator of a bus or truck with a registered weight or gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds or subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations who fails to stop at the weighing point when the signs are operating, unless otherwise directed by a state police officer, commits a traffic infraction for which a fine not to exceed $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2009, c. 251, §15 (AMD).]

3. Designating officers. The Chief of the State Police may designate certain state police officers to examine loads and replace seals as provided by this section. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Required stops. On direction of a state police officer, an operator must drive the vehicle onto the scales for weighing and permit examination of the registration certificate and the load. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Seals. When examination requires the breaking of a seal previously placed on a vehicle, a new seal must be placed on it. The officer shall make a complete record and forward it to the Chief of the State Police. [PL 2003, c. 340, §11 (AMD).]

6. Unloading excess. When an officer determines that a vehicle exceeds the permitted weight, the officer must require the operator to stop the vehicle in a designated place. The vehicle may not proceed until the operator has reduced the weight to permitted limits; except that if the excess weight does not exceed 2,000 pounds, an officer may permit the vehicle to proceed without unloading. The officer may summons the owner or driver of that vehicle. An officer, the State or a political subdivision is not responsible for loss or damage to a vehicle or its contents as a result of unloading. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Out-of-service sticker. If the weight exceeds the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight by 20% or more, the officer shall affix an out-of-service sticker to the windshield until the vehicle is brought into compliance. The vehicle may not be moved until it is brought into compliance. When a vehicle is brought into compliance, an officer may attest to compliance by signing the out-of-service sticker. A. A person who moves a vehicle with an out-of-service sticker that has not been signed by an officer attesting to compliance commits a Class E crime. Violation of this paragraph is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §65 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. An owner or operator who fails to have the out-of-service sticker attested or who fails to return the attested sticker or portion to the Bureau of State Police within 15 days of issuance commits a traffic infraction. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §65 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §65 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

8. Allowable movement. Notwithstanding this section, a state police officer may allow a vehicle to be operated a reasonable distance to a more appropriate location for unloading or parking. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

9. Fees. [PL 2007, c. 383, §28 (RP).]

10. Records. [PL 2005, c. 314, §13 (RP).]

11. Unsecured load. If a state police officer requires a vehicle to stop and submit to weighing pursuant to this section and that vehicle is carrying a load, the officer shall check to ensure that the load is secure pursuant to section 2396, subsection 2 . [PL 2001, c. 144, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2388 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2388
29-A §2388. Violations; bond; appeals
Status: in_force

1. Violation. Except as otherwise provided, an operator who violates a provision of this subchapter commits a traffic infraction for which a forfeiture of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 for each offense may be adjudged. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Bond. In granting a permit under this subchapter, an operator may be required to post a satisfactory bond to reimburse for expenses necessarily incurred in repairing damage caused to the way or bridge by the operator's use. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Appeals. An appeal in writing may be taken to the Department of Transportation from an order or decision of a municipal official under sections 2380 to 2382 , 2387 and 2395 . The Department of Transportation may hear and decide the matter in a summary manner, modifying, affirming or vacating the action and may issue any order necessary to carry out its decision. An appeal does not suspend the order or decision of the municipal official unless ordered by the Department of Transportation. An appeal may be taken to the Public Utilities Commission from an action by a railroad corporation under section 2387 in respect to a highway bridge maintained by the corporation. The commission, after notice and hearing, may confirm or modify that action. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §112 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2308 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2308
29-A §2308. Overtaking and passing school buses
Status: in_force

1. Receiving or discharging passengers. A school bus operator shall activate flashing lights at least 100 feet before a stop is made to receive or discharge passengers. These lights must be continually displayed until after the bus has received or discharged passengers. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Stopping. The operator of a vehicle on a way, in a parking area or on school property, on meeting or overtaking a school bus from either direction when the bus has stopped with its red lights flashing to receive or discharge passengers, shall stop the vehicle before reaching the school bus. The operator may not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or until signaled by the school bus operator to proceed. [PL 1999, c. 183, §13 (AMD).]

3. Separated roadways. The operator of a vehicle on a way separated by curbing or other physical barrier need not stop on meeting or passing a school bus: A. Traveling in a lane separated by the barrier from the lane in which that operator is traveling; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. On a limited access highway where pedestrians are not permitted to cross the roadway with the school bus stopped in a loading zone. [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).]

4. Use of flashing red lights restricted. Except during a driving license examination a school bus operator may not use the system of flashing lights on a school bus for a purpose other than controlling traffic while stopping to receive or discharge school-age persons. [PL 1997, c. 776, §42 (AMD).]

5. Registered owner's liability for vehicle illegally passing a school bus. A person who is a registered owner of a vehicle at the time that vehicle is involved in a violation of subsection 2 commits a traffic infraction. For purposes of this subsection, "registered owner" includes a person issued a dealer or transporter registration plate. A. The operator of a school bus who observes a violation of subsection 2 may report the violation to a law enforcement officer. If a report is made, the operator shall report the time and the location of the violation and the registration plate number and a description of the vehicle involved. The officer shall initiate an investigation of the reported violation and, if possible, contact the registered owner of the motor vehicle involved and request that the registered owner supply information identifying the operator. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The investigating officer may cause the registered owner of the vehicle to be served with a summons for a violation of this subsection. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Except as provided in paragraph D , it is not a defense to a violation of this subsection that a registered owner was not operating the vehicle at the time of the violation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. The following are defenses to a violation of this subsection. (1) If a person other than the owner is convicted of operating the vehicle at the time of the violation in violation of subsection 2 , then the registered owner may not be found in violation of this subsection. (2) If the registered owner is a lessor of vehicles and at the time of the violation the vehicle was in the possession of a lessee, and the lessor provides the investigating officer with a copy of the lease agreement containing the information required by section 254 , then the lessee and not the lessor may be charged under this subsection. (3) If the vehicle is operated using a dealer or transporter registration plate and at the time of the violation the vehicle was operated by any person other than the dealer or transporter, and if the dealer or transporter provides the investigating officer with the name and address of the person who had control over the vehicle at the time of the violation, then that person and not the dealer or transporter may be charged under this subsection. (4) If a report that the vehicle was stolen is given to a law enforcement officer or agency before the violation occurs or within a reasonable time after the violation occurs, then the registered owner may not be charged under this subsection. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §110 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] E. Notwithstanding subsection 6 , a person who violates this subsection commits a traffic infraction. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §110 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]

6. Penalty. A violation of subsection 2 is a Class E crime that is punishable by a $250 minimum fine for the first offense and a mandatory 30-day suspension of a driver's license for a 2nd offense occurring within 3 years of the first offense. [PL 2019, c. 318, §4 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 102 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 102
29-A §102. Public way use authorized
Status: in_force

Any vehicle may be operated on a public way unless prohibited or restricted by this Title, by special law or municipal ordinance, or by rule of the department. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Operation of low-speed vehicles; beginning June 1, 2003. [PL 2003, c. 397, §2 (NEW); MRSA T. 29-A §102, sub-§1 (RP).]

2. Operation of low-speed vehicles; beginning September 1, 2003. The registration and operation of low-speed vehicles in accordance with section 501, subsection 11 and section 2089 are authorized beginning September 1, 2003. A municipality may prohibit the use of low-speed vehicles by municipal ordinance or restrict the use of low-speed vehicles in accordance with section 2089 subsection 2 . [PL 2003, c. 397, §2 (NEW).]