29-A M.R.S. § 1916 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1916
29-A §1916. Reflective and tinted glass
Status: in_force

1. Windows to be unobscured. A person may not operate a motor vehicle required to be registered in this State and an inspection mechanic may not issue a certificate of inspection for a motor vehicle, if: A. A window is composed of, covered by or treated with any material that is reflective; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The front windshield is composed of, covered by or treated with a material that reduces the light transmittance through the window more than the original installation window or an original replacement window; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. A side window or rear window is composed of, covered by or treated with a material that allows a light transmittance of less than 35% net of glass and material; or [PL 2007, c. 186, §1 (AMD).] D. A front windshield, front door window or window at either end of a rear passenger seat does not contain 2-way glass that provides the occupants with a clear view of the road and a person outside the vehicle with a clear view of the occupants and the interior of the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 186, §1 (AMD).]

2. Exceptions. The following exceptions apply. A. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to: (1) A certificate or other paper required or allowed by law to be displayed; (2) The label attached to a window showing the price, estimated mileage and other federally mandated information commonly known as the manufacturer's suggested retail price label; (3) Sun-screening or window-tinting material above the AS-1 line in the top portion of the windshield or, if there is no AS-1 line in the top portion of the windshield, along a 5-inch strip at the top of the windshield. For purposes of this paragraph, "AS-1 line" means the marking that includes the letters "AS," the number "1" and an arrow that is required to be placed on certain safety glazing materials pursuant to 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 571.205 (2006); or (4) Motor vehicles for which the Chief of the State Police has granted an exception because the health of the owner or a person who usually occupies the vehicle is adversely affected by sunlight. The Chief of the State Police may, upon proper application, provide the owner of a motor vehicle with a certificate of exemption that must be displayed upon the request of a law enforcement officer. [PL 2007, c. 186, §2 (AMD).] B. The provisions of subsection 1, paragraphs C and D do not apply to side windows behind the operator's seat or the rear window of a motor vehicle, as long as the vehicle is equipped with 2 outside rear view mirrors, one on each side, adjusted so that the operator has a clear view of the highway behind the vehicle. [PL 2009, c. 251, §6 (AMD).] C. [PL 2007, c. 348, §15 (RP).] [PL 2009, c. 251, §6 (AMD).]

2-A. Definition. [PL 2009, c. 251, §7 (RP).]

3. Light transmittance certificate. The owner or operator of a motor vehicle with tinted windows that are not replaced in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 or windows covered by or treated with tinting material must acquire a light transmittance certificate and must show the certificate to the inspection mechanic at the time of inspection. The Chief of the State Police may authorize a person to examine window glazing and tint material to determine compliance with this subsection. A person authorized under this subsection may issue a certificate for a motor vehicle that complies with the light transmittance standards. Upon request, the Bureau of State Police shall provide light transmittance certificates to a person authorized to issue a certificate under this subsection. Light transmittance certificates provided by the Bureau of State Police in accordance with this subsection remain the property of the State. A person authorized to issue a certificate under this subsection who is adjudicated of a violation of this section or files an answer of "not contested" to a summons for a violation of this section shall return all unissued light transmittance certificates to the Bureau of State Police within 10 days of adjudication or of filing the answer. The Bureau of State Police may not provide that person with light transmittance certificates for a period of 6 months after the date of adjudication or filing an answer of "not contested." [PL 2007, c. 348, §16 (AMD).]

4. Violations. A person may not: A. Install a replacement window in or window-tinting material on a motor vehicle that does not meet the standards of subsections 1 and 2 ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Fail to issue a certificate as required by subsection 3 , after installing for compensation a tinted replacement window or window-tinting material; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Alter the window-tinting materials after a certificate has been issued pursuant to subsection 3 and then display the certificate as proof that the windows meet the standards of subsection 1 or 2 ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Display or permit to be displayed a light transmittance certificate, knowing the certificate to be fictitious or issued to another motor vehicle or issued without the motor vehicle meeting the standards of subsection 1 or 2 ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. Knowingly cause a light transmittance certificate to be issued for a motor vehicle that does not meet the standards of subsection 1 or 2 ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. Operate or cause the operation of a motor vehicle that does not meet the requirements of this section; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] G. Fail to return all unissued light transmittance certificates to the Bureau of State Police in accordance with subsection 3 . [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. Presumption. If the operator of a motor vehicle with a tinted replacement window or window-tinting material installed fails to produce a certificate as required by subsection 3 on the request of a law enforcement officer, it is presumed that the motor vehicle does not meet the requirements of this section. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Penalty. A person who is adjudicated of a violation of this section commits a traffic infraction that must be punished by a forfeiture of not less than $100. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Rules. The Chief of the State Police may adopt rules to implement and administer this section and to collect reasonable fees for that administration. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1904 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1904
29-A §1904. Headlights
Status: in_force

1. General rules; headlights. A person may not operate a motor vehicle that does not meet the following requirements concerning headlights. A. A motor vehicle must be equipped with headlights. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §20 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Headlights must be of sufficient power and so adjusted and operated as to enable the operator to proceed with safety under all ordinary conditions of highway and weather. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §20 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §20 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Location of headlights. On a motor vehicle, a headlight must be located at a height, measured from the center of the headlight, of not more than 54 inches nor less than 22 inches above the level surface on which the vehicle stands. Headlights on snow plows may be at a height greater than 54 inches. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. White light. Headlights must be equipped with lenses or reflectors that emit only white light. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Number of headlights. The following rules apply regarding the mounting of headlights. A. A motor vehicle must have mounted on the front at least 2 headlights, one on each side. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §21 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A motorcycle must have one mounted headlight. [PL 2005, c. 577, §24 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 577, §24 (AMD).]

5. Requirements. The following requirements apply to a headlight. A. If the vehicle is mechanically constructed so that it is limited to less than 15 miles per hour, it must have headlights capable of furnishing sufficient candlepower to render any substantial object clearly discernible on a level way at least 50 feet directly ahead and at the same time at least 7 feet to the right of the axis of the vehicle for a distance of at least 25 feet. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. If the vehicle is mechanically constructed so that it can exceed 15 miles per hour, it must have headlights capable of furnishing sufficient candlepower to render any substantial object clearly discernible on a level way at least 200 feet directly ahead and at the same time at least 7 feet to the right of the axis of the vehicle for a distance of at least 100 feet. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. A headlight capable of furnishing more than 4 candlepower, if equipped with a reflector, may not be used unless the headlight is designed, equipped or mounted so that no portion of the beam of light, when projected 75 feet or more ahead, rises above a plane of 42 inches higher than and parallel with the level surface on which the vehicle stands. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. The top of a main beam of light may not be higher than the headlight center. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. An electric bulb or other lighting device of a greater capacity than 32 candlepower may not be used, except for the standard equipment sealed beam unit. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. A headlight may not project the top of a main beam, at a distance of 25 feet ahead of the vehicle, on an approximately level stretch of highway, onto the body of a person or an object, at a height greater than that of the center of the front light from the highway. [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. Motorcycle. A motorcycle that does not have an adequate beam for headlights is restricted to daytime operation. [PL 2005, c. 577, §25 (AMD).]

7. Exception for farm tractors. This section does not apply to unregistered farm tractors. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1906 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1906
29-A §1906. Clearance lights
Status: in_force

1. Requirements for vehicle 7 feet or more in width. A vehicle 7 feet or more in width must have a green or amber light attached to the extreme left of the front, adjusted to indicate the extreme left lateral extension of the vehicle or load and at least one red light on the extreme left lateral extension of the vehicle or load on the rear. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Requirements for closed body vehicle 8 feet or more in height. A vehicle with a closed body 8 feet or more in height must display 2 green or amber lights attached to the extreme left of the front of its body, one at the top and the other at the bottom. The vehicle must also display at least one red light on the extreme upper left lateral extension of its body. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3. Visibility. Body width lights and height lights must be visible not less than 200 feet in the direction towards which the vehicle is proceeding or facing. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

4. Reflector alternative. In place of body width lights and height lights, a vehicle may be equipped with an adequate reflector conforming as to color and location to the requirements for the light. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

5. Application. This section does not apply to unregistered farm tractors. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2075 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2075
29-A §2075. Other speed regulations
Status: in_force

1. Operation impeding movement of traffic. A person may not operate a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation of the motor vehicle or in compliance with law. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §47 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

1-A. Minimum speed limit. When the Department of Transportation determines, on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, that slow speeds on a public way consistently impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the Commissioner of Transportation, with the approval of the Chief of the Maine State Police, may establish a minimum speed limit. A person may not operate a vehicle below a posted minimum speed limit, except when necessary for safe operation. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §48 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Public ways under construction. The Commissioner of Transportation may restrict the speed limit on a public way under construction or during maintenance and the Executive Director of the Maine Turnpike Authority may restrict the speed limit on any portion of the turnpike under construction or during maintenance when a lower rate of speed would minimize the danger of accident. A person may not operate a motor vehicle in excess of these speeds, as long as notice of the maximum speed has been given by standard black and white speed limit signs on the way. Signs erected pursuant to this subsection must be covered or removed during hours when the speed limit is not restricted. The penalty for a violation of this subsection is a fine equal to twice the amount of the fine designated in accordance with Title 4, section 164, subsection 12 for a similar speeding violation under section 2073 . [PL 1995, c. 151, §1 (AMD).]

2-A. Public ways under construction; municipal and utility construction activities. The Commissioner of Transportation may implement the guidance of a municipality or utility engaging in a construction project on a public way to temporarily reduce the posted speed limit of the section of the public way where the municipal or utility construction project is located when construction workers are present. The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this subsection, including rules that at a minimum establish the criteria that must be met before the commissioner may reduce a posted speed limit. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2023, c. 19, §2 (NEW).]

3. Municipal authority. Except as provided in this subsection, a municipality may not alter a speed limit or enact or enforce a regulation contrary to this Title. A municipality may: A. Regulate traffic by means of signal devices or other appropriate methods on a way on which traffic is heavy or continuous; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Limit traffic to one-way traffic on a way, subject to Title 23, section 1351 ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Regulate speed of vehicles in public parks by erecting at all entrances to the park adequate signs giving notice of the special speed regulations; [PL 2001, c. 313, §1 (AMD).] D. With the approval of the Department of Transportation and the Chief of the State Police, increase or decrease the speed limit on through ways by erecting standard signs giving notice of the speed limit in accordance with the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices published by the Federal Highway Administration; [PL 2003, c. 92, §2 (AMD).] E. Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, if it is a qualifying municipality, set speed limits on qualifying roads. As used in this paragraph, "qualifying municipality" means a municipality that has a population of 2,500 or more as measured by the latest decennial United States census or that employs a professional engineer licensed in this State. As used in this paragraph, "qualifying road" means a town way that is classified as local by the Department of Transportation in accordance with the federal functional classification system. If a qualifying municipality decides to set speed limits in accordance with this paragraph, the municipality shall provide written notice of that determination to the Commissioner of Transportation and shall set speed limits for all qualifying roads in that municipality. Unless otherwise approved as provided in paragraph D , speed limits set by a municipality must be in 5-mile-per-hour increments within the following ranges: (1) From 20 to 25 miles per hour, inclusive, regarding roads in a business or residential district or a compact area, except that the lower limit may be set at 15 miles per hour on roads on islands not accessible by road or dead end roads less than 1/4 mile in length; and (2) From 30 to 50 miles per hour, inclusive, regarding roads in all other areas. Prior to establishing a speed limit, the municipality must perform a traffic investigation that reviews the factors identified in the applicable sections of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The municipal officers shall validate that speed limit in accordance with the procedure for establishing municipal traffic ordinances set forth in Title 30‑A, section 3009 , post standard speed limit signs in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and provide written notice of that speed limit zone to the Commissioner of Transportation on forms approved by the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation may require a municipality with a population of 5,000 or more as measured by the latest decennial United States census that has not provided written notice to the department that the municipality will set speed limits in accordance with this paragraph to provide the department with all data necessary to set such speed limits. The nature, extent and form of that data must be acceptable to the department and may include, without limitation, the reason for the request, length and location of the proposed speed zone, road width, number of driveways in that zone, traffic volume, posted speed, prevailing speed as measured by radar, accident history and speed enforcement efforts; and [PL 2003, c. 92, §3 (AMD).] F. With the approval of the Department of Transportation and the Chief of the State Police, and in accordance with the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices published by the Federal Highway Administration, designate a school zone to which the speed limits in section 2074, subsection 1, paragraph A apply. [PL 2003, c. 92, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 92, §§2-4 (AMD).]

4. Speed measurement. The results of a measurement of the following instruments must be accepted as prima facie evidence of the speed of a motor vehicle in a criminal or traffic infraction proceeding: A. Radar; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. An electronic device that measures speed by radiomicrowaves, laser or otherwise; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. A device that measures, in any sequence, a selected distance traversed by a motor vehicle operated by the law enforcement officer and the time required by another motor vehicle to traverse that same distance, and computes therefrom the average speed of the other 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).]

5. Signs. The presence of signs is prima facie evidence that those signs were erected, that they provide the notice required and that the speeds indicated were fixed in accordance with this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2080 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2080
29-A §2080. Operation of all-terrain and off-road vehicles
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever an all-terrain vehicle or off-road vehicle is operated on a way, the vehicle and operator are subject to all provisions of this Title, except chapters 5 , 7 , 13 and 15 . Whenever an all-terrain vehicle or off-road vehicle is operated on a way, the operator is not subject to the provisions of chapter 11 , except when an all-terrain vehicle is permitted in accordance with section 501, subsection 8 . [PL 2005, c. 577, §32 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 517 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 517
29-A §517. Government vehicles
Status: in_force

1. Exemption. The following vehicles are exempt from registration fees, but must be registered and are subject to inspection requirements: A. Vehicles owned by the State; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Vehicles owned by a county; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Vehicles owned or used by a municipality; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §4 (RP); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] E. Vehicles owned by a school district; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. Vehicles owned by a water district; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] G. Vehicles loaned by a dealer for use in driver education in a public school or private secondary school; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] H. Vehicles loaned by a dealer to a municipality for use by a law enforcement agency for educational purposes; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] I. Vehicles loaned to the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System and used in organized programs; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] J. Vehicles owned by the University of Maine System; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] K. School buses operated under a lease of at least 30 days to a municipality or school district; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] L. Vehicles used in volunteer ambulance or rescue squad services. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §4 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]

1-A. Vehicles owned or used by fire departments. Vehicles owned or used exclusively by municipal fire departments or volunteer fire associations as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151 are exempt from registration requirements and registration fees. The Secretary of State shall register vehicles owned or used exclusively by a municipal fire department or a volunteer fire association upon request of the municipality or volunteer fire association. Vehicles owned or used by municipal fire departments or volunteer fire associations are not exempt from the inspection requirements of chapter 15, subchapter I . [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §5 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]

1-B. Low-speed vehicle. A low-speed vehicle loaned by a dealer to a municipality is exempt from registration fees and is not subject to inspection pursuant to section 1752 but must be registered and must be in compliance with equipment provisions under section 1925 . [PL 2003, c. 490, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).]

2. Plates. The Secretary of State shall issue distinctive plates that expire at the end of a 6-year period for state plates and a 10-year period for municipal plates within the semipermanent plate program. Notwithstanding section 501, subsection 11 , the Secretary of State shall issue distinctive municipal plates under this subsection to a low-speed vehicle owned by a municipality or loaned by a dealer to a municipality. Vehicles owned by the State may display a marker or insignia, approved by the Secretary of State, plainly designating them as owned by the State. The Secretary of State may issue environmental or sportsman registration plates to a state-owned vehicle assigned to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife or the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry with authorization from the department's commissioner. The Secretary of State may issue environmental or sportsman registration plates to a state-owned vehicle assigned to the Baxter State Park Authority with authorization from the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in the commissioner's capacity as a member of the Baxter State Park Authority. A state-owned vehicle issued environmental or sportsman registration plates must display a marker or insignia designating the vehicle as state-owned and is exempt from registration fees and the contribution under section 455, subsection 4 . The Secretary of State may issue agricultural education plates to a state-owned vehicle assigned to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry with authorization from the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. A state-owned vehicle issued agricultural education plates must display a marker or insignia designating the vehicle as state-owned and is exempt from registration fees and the contribution under section 456‑F, subsection 2 . The Secretary of State may issue lobster plates to a state-owned vehicle assigned to the Department of Marine Resources with authorization from the Commissioner of Marine Resources. A state-owned vehicle issued lobster plates must display a marker or insignia designating the vehicle as state-owned and is exempt from registration fees and the contribution under section 456‑A, subsection 2 . [PL 2009, c. 598, §3 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 6 (REV).]

3. Exception. If an exempt vehicle is leased or rented for commercial purposes, registration fees must be paid for that vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Unmarked law enforcement vehicles. An unmarked motor vehicle used primarily for law enforcement purposes, when authorized by the Secretary of State and upon approval from the appropriate requesting authority, is exempt from displaying a special registration plate. Records for all unmarked vehicle registrations are confidential. [PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).]

5. Municipal police vehicles. A vehicle owned by a municipality and used by a full-time law enforcement department may be issued special police registration plates at the request of the chief law enforcement official of that municipality. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Federal government vehicles. The Secretary of State may issue registration certificates and plates without fee to federal or other governmental agencies. Vehicles owned by the Federal Government used under lease to a Maine resident must be registered in this State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. County sheriff vehicles. A vehicle owned by a county and used by a full-time law enforcement department may be issued special registration plates at the request of the chief law enforcement official of the county. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Maine Sheriffs' Association, shall design county law enforcement registration plates. A county sheriff requesting special plates shall reimburse the Highway Fund the cost associated with the production and issuance of the plates. [PL 1995, c. 428, §1 (NEW).]

8. Unmarked vehicles for child welfare purposes. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 7 , an unmarked motor vehicle used regularly for work protecting the welfare of children under Title 22, chapter 1071, when authorized by the Secretary of State and upon approval from the appropriate requesting authority, is exempt from displaying a special registration plate. [PL 2023, c. 542, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2458 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2458
29-A §2458. Suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal
Status: in_force

1. Suspension or revocation after hearing. The Secretary of State, after hearing, may suspend or revoke a certificate of title, certificate of registration, license, fuel use decal or privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle for any cause considered by the Secretary of State to be sufficient. [PL 2009, c. 598, §43 (AMD).]

2. Suspension or revocation without hearing. The Secretary of State, without preliminary hearing, may suspend or revoke a certificate of title, certificate of registration, license, fuel use decal or privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle of a person on showing by the Secretary of State's records or other sufficient evidence that the person: A. Has committed an offense for which mandatory suspension or revocation of license or registration is required; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Has been convicted or adjudicated for offenses against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such frequency as to indicate a disrespect for traffic laws and disregard for the safety of other persons on public ways; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Is a reckless or negligent driver of a motor vehicle, as established by the demerit point system authorized by subsection 3 , a record of accidents or other evidence; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Is incompetent to drive a motor vehicle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. Has permitted an unlawful or fraudulent use of a license; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. Has committed an offense in a jurisdiction of the United States or a province that, if committed in this State, would be grounds for suspension or revocation; [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §23 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] G. Has been convicted of failing to stop for a police officer; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] H. Has been convicted of reckless driving or driving to endanger under section 2413 ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] I. Has failed to appear in court on the day specified, either in person or by counsel, after being ordered to do so to answer any violation of chapter 5, subchapter 2 ; [PL 2009, c. 598, §44 (AMD).] J. Has failed to provide sufficient proof of ownership or other documentation in support of the person's title claim; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] K. Is subject to action of the Secretary of State pursuant to section 154 or section 668 ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] L. Has failed to provide proof of payment of the use tax imposed by the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 4481, within time periods established by federal statute and regulations; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] M. Has violated a provision of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, Public Law 99-570, Title XII, or rules and regulations promulgated and adopted under that Act; [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §118 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] N. Has failed to surrender to the Secretary of State a commercial driver's license that has been suspended or revoked; [PL 1997, c. 776, §47 (AMD).] O. Has a license, permit or the privilege to apply for or obtain a license suspended or revoked by a jurisdiction of the United States or a province; [PL 2003, c. 25, §1 (AMD).] P. Has failed to provide a valid social security number pursuant to section 1301 ; [PL 2003, c. 434, §30 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).] Q. Has, as a condition of bail pursuant to Title 15, chapter 105‑A or, if a juvenile, as a condition of release pursuant to Title 15, chapter 505 , been ordered not to operate a motor vehicle. If the conditions of bail or release allow a person to operate a motor vehicle only under certain conditions or with restrictions on time, place or purpose, the Secretary of State may, without hearing, issue a restricted license reflecting the restrictions imposed; [PL 2005, c. 433, §22 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).] R. Is not in compliance 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 2005, c. 433, §23 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).] S. Has failed to deliver or assign the certificate of title upon the request of the Secretary of State; [PL 2005, c. 433, §24 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).] T. Has failed to comply with the provisions of Title 36, chapter 459 ; [PL 2017, c. 327, §19 (AMD).] U. Has failed to provide the information required in section 401, subsection 2 ; or [PL 2017, c. 327, §20 (AMD).] V. Has exceeded the motor carrier adverse safety limits established by the Secretary of State using the methodology developed by the bureau. [PL 2019, c. 634, §6 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 634, §6 (AMD).]

2-A. Minimum suspension for negligent operation. The Secretary of State without preliminary hearing shall suspend for a period of at least one year a person's license if the Secretary of State, based on the Secretary of State's records or other sufficient evidence, finds that person to have negligently operated a motor vehicle in a manner so as to cause the death of another person. Prior to the issuance of the suspension, the Secretary of State shall notify any immediate family of the victim and shall consider written or oral statements received from the immediate family in response to the notice. Upon suspending the person's license, the Secretary of State shall notify that person of an opportunity for hearing as provided in section 2483 . If a person whose license is suspended under this subsection requests a hearing, the suspension is stayed pursuant to section 2483 . [PL 2023, c. 257, §17 (AMD).]

3. Demerit point system. For the purpose of identifying reckless or negligent operators and habitual or frequent violators of traffic regulations, the Secretary of State shall adopt rules establishing a uniform system of assigning demerit points for convictions or adjudications of violations of statutes or rules governing the operation of motor vehicles, including violations of Title 17‑A, section 360, subsection 1, paragraphs A and B . The rules must include a designated level of point accumulation that identifies those drivers. The Secretary of State may assess points for convictions or adjudications in other states or provinces of offenses that, if committed in this State, would be grounds for assessment. Notice of assessment of points must be given when the point accumulation reaches 50% of the number at which suspension is authorized. Points may not be assessed for violating a provision of this Title or a municipal ordinance regulating standing, parking, equipment, size or weight. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Notice of hearing. Upon suspending or revoking a certificate of title, certificate of registration, license or fuel use decal pursuant to subsection 2 , the Secretary of State shall notify that person of opportunity for hearing as provided in section 2483 , except when: A. The suspension or revocation rests solely upon a conviction in court of an offense that by statute is expressly made grounds for that suspension or revocation; [PL 2003, c. 434, §33 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).] B. The basis of the Secretary of State's action is a condition of bail or conditional release pursuant to subsection 2, paragraph Q ; or [PL 2003, c. 434, §33 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).] C. The suspension or revocation is required by federal statute or regulation. [PL 2003, c. 434, §33 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 434, §33 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]

5. Penalty. A person commits a Class E crime if that person: A. Recklessly or with criminal negligence fails upon request to disclose to the Secretary of State information required under subsection 6 ; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §89 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. After notice of suspension, revocation or cancellation fails to obey an order of the Secretary of State under this section. Violation of this paragraph is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A ; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §89 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. Fails to surrender to the Secretary of State on demand a license, certificate of title, certificate of registration or fuel use decal that has been suspended, revoked or cancelled by proper authority. 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, §89 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §89 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

6. Suspension and revocation of related entities. If the license or authority to engage in a business or commercial activity is suspended, the suspension applies to any related individual or related entity unless the requirements of paragraph C are met. A. For the purposes of this subsection, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. (1) "Entity" means a corporation, firm, partnership, sole proprietorship, joint venture, association, fiduciary, trust, estate or any other legal or commercial entity. (2) "Related entity" includes: (a) All entities owned, operated or controlled by the person or named entity, by related individuals, by any person who is an officer or director of the named entity or by shareholders of the named entity; (b) Any entity that has as an officer, director or partner an individual whose license or authority to engage in the business or commercial activity has been suspended; (c) Any entity that has an officer, partner or 25% of its directors in common with the named entity; and (d) Any entity in which 25% of the outstanding shares are owned or controlled by the suspended person or by an individual, related individual or entity who, taken together, also owned 25% or more of the outstanding shares of the named entity. (3) "Related individual" means a spouse, domestic partner, parent, grandparent, sibling, child or grandchild, whether by blood or marriage, of a person whose license or authority to engage in the business or commercial activity has been suspended. (4) "Suspension" means a suspension or revocation. [PL 2015, c. 473, §19 (AMD).] B. [PL 2019, c. 634, §7 (RP).] C. If the related entity is able to satisfy the Secretary of State, by a preponderance of the evidence, that it is not, in fact, controlled by the suspended person, by related individuals, or by the named entity or its officers, partners or shareholders or that the actual operation of the related entity does not pose a risk to public safety, the Secretary of State shall exclude the related entity from the suspension. [PL 1997, c. 111, §2 (NEW).] D. The Secretary of State may require individuals and entities subject to suspension and the officers, directors and partners of those entities to disclose, under oath, the relationships between the individual or the entity, its officers, directors, partners and shareholders and those of other entities. [PL 1997, c. 111, §2 (NEW).] E. Any entity that would have been suspended as a related entity but for the failure or refusal of the suspended person or named entity or its officers, directors or partners to disclose the required information is nevertheless suspended and subject to the same penalties and sanctions as the suspended person or the named entity for violation of the suspension. If an entity becomes a related entity or is created after the Secretary of State has made the decision to suspend, the Secretary of State may immediately suspend the related entity. [PL 2019, c. 634, §8 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 634, §§7, 8 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 752 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 752
29-A §752. Odometers; transfers
Status: in_force

1. Information on transfer. At the time of transfer of a motor vehicle, each transferor shall furnish to the transferee the information required by this subsection in accordance with the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Public Law 99-579, and the rules promulgated under 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 580. The information must be on the reverse of any title or manufacturer's certificate of origin that complies with the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986 and rules. If the reverse of the title or manufacturer's certificate of origin is filled or is not in compliance, the disclosure must be on a transfer form prescribed by the Secretary of State. The information required by this subsection must also be provided on any other forms prescribed by the Secretary of State that require odometer information. The required information is as follows: A. The date of the transfer; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The odometer reading at the time of transfer, not to include 1/10th of miles; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The transferor's printed name and current address; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. The transferee's printed name and current address; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. The identity of the vehicle being transferred, including its make, model, year and body type and its vehicle identification number if on a form other than a title; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. The transferor's certification that: (1) To the best of the transferor's knowledge, the odometer reading reflects the actual mileage; (2) The odometer reading reflects the amount of mileage in excess of its mechanical limit; or (3) The odometer reading is not the actual mileage. If the odometer reading is not the actual mileage, the transferor shall give reasons for the discrepancy on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. [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. Signatures. The transferor shall sign the title or transfer document to certify the odometer information required by subsection 1 . The transferee shall sign the title or transfer document to acknowledge the transferor's odometer disclosure only after the required information is completed and the transferor has signed. A person may not sign as both transferor and transferee in the same transaction. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Violation. Any person, corporation, organization or other legal entity that knowingly violates this section commits a traffic infraction. A violation of this section is a violation of Title 5, chapter 10 . [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §2 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1256 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1256
29-A §1256. Special restricted license
Status: in_force

A person who is 15 years of age and who has successfully completed a driver education course and passed an examination for operation of a motor vehicle as provided in section 1301 may be issued a special restricted license based on educational, employment or medical need. [PL 2021, c. 216, §36 (AMD).]

1. Educational need. A person seeking to qualify for a special restricted license based on educational need must file an application. If the applicant qualifies under paragraph A , has held a permit for a period of 6 months and has completed a minimum of 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours of night driving, while accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed driver at least 20 years of age, a special restricted license must be issued to the applicant. A. An application must include: (1) A signed notarized statement from the applicant and the applicant's parent or guardian that: (a) No readily available alternative means of transportation exists; and (b) Use of a motor vehicle is necessary for transportation to and from a public secondary school, a private secondary school approved for attendance purposes by the Commissioner of Education or a career and technical education center or region that the applicant is attending; (2) A verification of school attendance; and (3) A statement by the principal of the school of the lack of a readily available alternative means of transportation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).] B. A special restricted license issued pursuant to this subsection only authorizes the holder to operate a motor vehicle between the holder's residence and school unless accompanied by a licensed driver who meets the requirements of section 1304, subsection 1, paragraph E , subparagraphs (1) to (4). [PL 2013, c. 606, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 216, §36 (AMD).]

2. Employment need. A person seeking to qualify for a special restricted license based on employment need must file an application. If the applicant qualifies under paragraph A , has held a permit for a period of 6 months and has completed a minimum of 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours of night driving, while accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed driver at least 20 years of age, a special restricted license must be issued to the applicant. A. An application must include: (1) A signed, notarized statement from the applicant and the applicant's parent or guardian that: (a) No readily available alternative means of transportation exists; and (b) Use of a motor vehicle is necessary for transportation to, from or in connection with employment of the applicant; and (2) A verification of employment by the employer. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A special restricted license issued pursuant to this subsection only authorizes the holder to operate a motor vehicle between the holder's residence, school and place of employment and other places necessary in direct connection with that employment unless accompanied by a licensed driver who meets the requirements of section 1304, subsection 1, paragraph E , subparagraphs (1) to (4). [PL 2013, c. 606, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 216, §36 (AMD).]

2-A. Medical need. A person seeking to qualify for a special restricted license based on medical need must file an application. The Secretary of State may grant a person who is 15 years of age a special restricted license under circumstances of medical necessity that are experienced by the person or a member of the person's immediate family if the Secretary of State determines the circumstances to be exigent and not inconsistent with the interest of highway safety and if that person has held a permit for a period of 6 months and completed a minimum of 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours of night driving, while accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed driver at least 20 years of age. The Secretary of State may reduce the required minimum hours of driving under this subsection if the secretary determines a reduction is not inconsistent with the interest of highway safety. A. An application must include: (1) A signed, notarized statement from a physician attesting to the existence of circumstances of medical necessity; and (2) A signed, notarized statement from the applicant or the applicant's parent or guardian that: (a) No readily available alternative means of transportation exists; and (b) Use of a motor vehicle is necessary for transportation in connection with circumstances of medical necessity that are experienced by the person or a member of the person's immediate family. [PL 2013, c. 606, §4 (NEW).] B. A special restricted license issued pursuant to this subsection only authorizes the holder to operate a motor vehicle between the holder's residence and school and locations necessitated by the circumstances of medical necessity unless accompanied by a licensed driver who meets the requirements of section 1304, subsection 1, paragraph E , subparagraphs (1) to (4). [PL 2013, c. 606, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 216, §36 (AMD).]

3. Suspension of provisional license. A special restricted license is a provisional license. Notwithstanding chapter 23, subchapter 3, article 2 and in addition to section 1302, subsection 2 , the Secretary of State shall suspend a special restricted license when: A. The holder is convicted of or adjudicated to have committed a violation of the license restriction or of a motor vehicle moving violation when holding a special restricted license. A person whose license is suspended pursuant to this paragraph is not entitled to another special restricted license; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The Secretary of State receives written notice from the holder, parent, guardian, physician, principal or employer that the holder no longer qualifies for a special restricted license. [PL 2013, c. 606, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 216, §36 (AMD).]

4. Hearing. [PL 2011, c. 654, §1 (RP).]
29-A M.R.S. § 507 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 507
29-A §507. Temporary registered gross weight increase
Status: in_force

When a truck is properly base registered in this State, the registrant may increase the registered gross vehicle weight of the truck upon application and payment of the proper fee. Temporary registered gross weight increases may be issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the Bureau of the State Police or by any agent appointed by the Secretary of State who has been appointed for that specific purpose. [PL 2015, c. 473, §9 (AMD).]

Temporary registered gross weight increases must be issued for at least one month and may not exceed 8 months. A temporary registered gross weight increase may not extend beyond the expiration of the regular registration. [PL 1999, c. 466, §1 (AMD).]

The fee for a temporary registered gross weight increase is the difference between the annual fee for the original registration and the annual fee for the desired temporary registered gross weight multiplied by the percentage in the following table:

One month 20%

2 months 30%

3 months 40%

4 months 50%

5 months 60%

6 months 70%

7 months 75%

8 months 80% [PL 1999, c. 466, §1 (AMD).]

Vehicles base registered in this State pursuant to the International Registration Plan may be issued a temporary registered gross weight increase pursuant to this section. The fee is not apportionable, and the temporary registered gross weight increase is valid only in this State or in a jurisdiction not a member of the International Registration Plan. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

The Secretary of State is authorized to issue temporary registered gross weight increases by facsimile means. The Secretary of State may make such provisions as the Secretary of State considers necessary to ensure the integrity of facsimile documents. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2108 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2108
29-A §2108. Use of closed way
Status: in_force

A person commits a Class E crime if that person operates a vehicle over a public way that is lawfully closed by posted notice for construction or repairs unless permission to pass is expressly granted by a person in charge of the work. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 518 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 518
29-A §518. Emergency vehicles
Status: in_force

Emergency vehicles registered in another jurisdiction and operating in this State as a result of a declared emergency are exempt from further registration requirements. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2503 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2503
29-A §2503. Work-restricted license
Status: in_force

1. Administrative suspension; work-restricted license. On receipt of a petition for a work-restricted license from a person under suspension pursuant to section 2453 , section 2453‑A or section 2472, subsection 3, paragraph B or C for a first offense, the Secretary of State may stay a suspension during the statutory suspension period and issue a work-restricted license, if the petitioner shows by clear and convincing evidence that: A. As determined by the Secretary of State, a license is necessary to operate a motor vehicle: (1) Between the residence and a place of employment or in the scope of employment, or both; or (2) Between the residence and an educational facility attended by the petitioner if the suspension is under section 2472, subsection 3, paragraph B or C for a first offense; [PL 2011, c. 335, §12 (AMD).] B. No alternative means of transportation is available; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The petitioner has not, within 10 years, been under suspension for an OUI offense or pursuant to section 2453 or 2453‑A . [PL 2011, c. 335, §12 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 335, §12 (AMD).]

2. Suspension. The Secretary of State shall suspend, without preliminary hearing, the work-restricted license of a person who: A. Is adjudicated or convicted of any violation of the provisions of this Title committed during the period when a work-restricted license has been issued; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Violates any restriction or condition of the license; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Has not completed the alcohol and drug program by the end of the statutory suspension period. [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. § 1763 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1763
29-A §1763. Suspension or revocation of license or inspection mechanic certificate
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Title 5, section 10003 , a State Police officer or employee of the State Police designated as a motor vehicle inspector may immediately suspend or revoke the license issued to any official inspection station or the inspection mechanic certificate issued to any inspecting mechanic for a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to section 1769 . The penalty for a first offense is a license suspension for a period of up to 6 months. The penalty for a 2nd or subsequent offense is a license suspension for a period of up to one year or license revocation. [PL 2007, c. 348, §13 (AMD).]

Pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375 , the Chief of the State Police or the chief's designee shall schedule a hearing, if requested by the owner of an official inspection station, an employee of that station or the inspection mechanic, to review the suspension or revocation. The suspension or revocation remains in effect pending the final agency decision and during any appeal of that decision. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

As a prerequisite to reinstatement following a license suspension or revocation, the Chief of the State Police may require an inspection mechanic to satisfactorily complete the inspection mechanic examination provided for in section 1761, subsection 2 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 853 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 853
29-A §853. Suspension and revocation
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Title 4, section 152, subsection 9 and Title 5, sections 10003 and 10051 , the Secretary of State may suspend, revoke or deny any license, registration or renewal issued pursuant to this chapter. [PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §47 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1257 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1257
29-A §1257. Restricted licenses
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may restrict a license to operation: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Specific vehicle. Of a specified vehicle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Daylight. During daylight hours; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Area operation. Within a designated area; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Other. Under any other restriction or condition that the Secretary of State determines is in the interest of highway safety. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1457 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1457
29-A §1457. Compact administrator and interchange of information -- Article VII
Status: in_force

The head of the licensing authority of each party state shall be the administrator of this compact for that state. The administrators, acting jointly, have the power to formulate all necessary and proper procedures for the exchange of information under this compact. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

The administrator of each party state shall furnish to the administrator of each other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of this compact. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 510 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 510
29-A §510. Exemption from registration
Status: in_force

1. Tractors used for farming. Registration or a license is not required for a tractor or trailer used solely for farming purposes when operated to or from: A. The premises where kept; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A farm lot and between farm lots, when used for farm purposes; or [PL 2013, c. 496, §5 (AMD).] C. A filling station or garage for fuel or repairs. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 496, §5 (AMD).]

2. Skidder. Registration is not required for a log skidder used solely for logging purposes when operated to or from: A. The premises where kept and a woodlot, or between woodlots used for logging purposes; or [PL 2013, c. 496, §6 (AMD).] B. A filling station or garage for fuel or repairs. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 496, §6 (AMD).]

3. Tractors used for logging. Registration is not required for a converted motor vehicle used as a tractor when used solely for logging purposes when operated to or from: A. The premises where the tractor is kept; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A woodlot and between woodlots used for logging purposes; or [PL 2013, c. 496, §7 (AMD).] C. A filling station or garage for fuel or repairs. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 496, §7 (AMD).]

4. Privilege to operate a tractor or skidder suspended. If a person's license has been revoked or suspended, that person may not operate a tractor or log skidder on a public way except as provided in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B , subsection 2, paragraph A or subsection 3, paragraphs A and B until the Secretary of State reinstates that person's license or issues to that person another license. [PL 2013, c. 496, §8 (AMD).]

5. Tow dollies. Registration is not required for a tow dolly. [PL 2011, c. 356, §8 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 511 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 511
29-A §511. Trailers and semitrailers
Status: in_force

1. Registration fees; trailers and semitrailers. The following annual registration fee applies to trailers, semitrailers and camp trailers. A. The fee is $10.50 for a: (1) Trailer, camp trailer or semitrailer not exceeding 2,000 pounds gross vehicle weight; or (3) Mobile home. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §12 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] B. The fee is $20 for a camp trailer exceeding 2,000 pounds. [PL 2003, c. 253, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 253, §5 (AFF).] C. The fee is $20 for a semitrailer exceeding 2,000 pounds. [PL 2003, c. 253, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 253, §5 (AFF).] D. Except as provided in paragraph A , a trailer exceeding 2,000 pounds must be registered on the basis of gross weight in accordance with the schedule under section 504 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] Fees paid under this section and section 512 are administrative fees and nonapportionable. The Secretary of State may collect apportionable fees for trailers and semitrailers pursuant to the International Registration Plan. Except for camp trailers, registrations under this section may be issued for 2 years for a fee twice that of the annual registration fee. [PL 2003, c. 253, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 253, §5 (AFF).]

2. Exemption for circus and carnival trailers. Circus and carnival trailers or semitrailers unloaded from railroad cars at the nearest railroad station or railroad siding and hauled to and from circus or carnival grounds are exempt from fees for registration and licensing. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Converted semitrailers. A semitrailer that is temporarily converted to a full trailer by use of a converter dolly may be registered as a semitrailer. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §5 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]

4. Duplicate registrations for trailers and semitrailers. At the time of registration, a person registering a trailer or semitrailer that exceeds 2,000 pounds, in accordance with this section or section 512 , may apply for and receive a duplicate registration for an additional $2 fee. This subsection does not apply to camp trailers. [PL 1995, c. 513, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2107 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2107
29-A §2107. Tampering with signs
Status: in_force

A person commits a Class E crime if that person removes or tampers with a sign, light, flare, reflector or other signalling or safety device placed by the Department of Transportation, a county or municipal official or a contractor performing repairs or maintenance work on or adjoining a public way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2327 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 20 / Section 2327
29-A §2327. Exemption
Status: in_force

Bicycle taxi passengers are exempt from this Act. [PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2404 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2404
29-A §2404. Owner liable for damage by impaired operator
Status: in_force

An owner or person having control over a motor vehicle who, having knowledge or reason to know that a person under the influence of intoxicants has an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath, permits that person to operate that motor vehicle is jointly and severally liable with that person for damages caused by the negligence of the person. This section is not in derogation of, does not limit and does not diminish any cause of action or right of recovery that is or may become available under the common law. [PL 2009, c. 447, §36 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2352 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2352
29-A §2352. Maximum operational weight
Status: in_force

Except as allowed by specific exception in section 2382 , a vehicle may not be operated on a public way if the weight exceeds: [PL 1999, c. 580, §3 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]

1. Maximum. A gross vehicle weight of 100,000 pounds; [PL 1999, c. 580, §4 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]

2. Registered weight. Registered weight with a tolerance of 500 pounds or 2 1/2% over the registered weight, whichever is greater; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Configuration weight. The weight limits on axle configurations; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Axle. The axle weight limit as provided in this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2390 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2390
29-A §2390. Maximum length limits
Status: in_force

1. Tiny homes, trucks, trailers and recreational vehicles. The following maximum length limits apply to tiny homes, trucks, trailers and recreational vehicles and include permanent or temporary structural parts of the vehicle and load, but do not include refrigeration units or other nonload-carrying appurtenances permitted by federal regulation. A. A vehicle may not exceed 45 feet, except as provided in this section. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The maximum overall length of a combination of vehicles may not exceed 65 feet unless otherwise permitted by law. [PL 1999, c. 753, §6 (AMD).] C. A trailer or semitrailer may be greater than 45 feet but not more than 48 feet in structural length only if the distance between the center of the rearmost axle of the truck tractor and the center of the rearmost axle of the trailer or semitrailer does not exceed 38 feet. The overall length of the combination of truck tractor and trailer or semitrailer in this paragraph may not exceed 69 feet, including all structural parts of the vehicle, permanent or temporary, and any load carried on or in the vehicle, including any rear overhang. The interaxle distance and overall combination vehicle length maximum limits required by this paragraph do not apply on the Interstate Highway System and those qualifying federal aid primary system highways designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to the United States Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, Section 411. [PL 2005, c. 170, §1 (AMD).] D. The load on a combination vehicle transporting tree-length logs exclusively may extend rearward beyond the body of the vehicle by no more than 8 1/2 feet, as long as no more than 25% of the length of the logs extends beyond the body and the total length of the vehicle and load does not exceed 74 feet. [PL 2001, c. 267, §12 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).] E. A combination of truck tractor and full trailer or semitrailer may be operated on the Interstate Highway System and those qualifying federal aid primary system highways designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to the United States Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, Section 411, with an overall length in excess of 65 feet, if the trailer or semitrailer length does not exceed 48 feet. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. A combination of truck tractor, semitrailer and full trailer, or a combination of truck tractor and 2 semitrailers, may be operated on the Interstate Highway System and those qualifying federal aid primary system highways designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to the United States Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, Section 411, with an overall length in excess of 65 feet, if no semitrailer or trailer length exceeds 28.5 feet. This vehicle combination may also operate on other highways designated by the Commissioner of Transportation. [PL 2003, c. 166, §14 (AMD).] G. A stinger-steered autotransporter may be operated on the Interstate Highway System and those qualifying federal aid primary system highways designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to the United States Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, Section 411, with an overall length not to exceed 80 feet. [PL 2017, c. 165, §10 (AMD).] H. A combination vehicle designed for and transporting automobiles may be operated with an additional front overhang of not more than 4 feet and rear overhang of not more than 6 feet. [PL 2017, c. 165, §10 (AMD).] I. Drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations with an overall length not exceeding 97 feet may be operated on the Interstate Highway System and those qualifying federal aid primary system highways designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to the United States Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, Section 411. [PL 2007, c. 306, §8 (AMD).] J. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a single semitrailer whose total structural length exceeds 48 feet but does not exceed 53 feet may be operated in combination with a truck tractor on a highway network if the following conditions are met. (1) The wheelbase of the semitrailer, measured as the distance from the kingpin to the center of the rearmost axle of the semitrailer, may not exceed 45 feet, 6 inches. (2) The kingpin setback of the semitrailer, measured as the distance from the kingpin to the front of the semitrailer, may not exceed 3 1/2 feet in length. (3) The rear overhang of the semitrailer, measured as the distance from the center of the rear tandem axles of the semitrailer to the rear of the semitrailer, may not exceed 35% of the wheelbase of the semitrailer. (4) The semitrailer must be equipped with a rear underride guard that is of sufficient strength to prevent a motor vehicle from penetrating underneath the semitrailer, extends across the rear of the semitrailer to within an average distance of 4 inches of the lateral extremities of the semitrailer, exclusive of safety bumper appurtenances, and is placed at a height not exceeding 22 inches from the surface of the ground as measured when the semitrailer is empty and is on a level surface. (5) The semitrailer must be equipped with vehicle lights that comply with or exceed federal standards and reflective material approved by the Commissioner of Transportation that must be located on the semitrailer in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. The semitrailer must display a conspicuous warning on the rear of the semitrailer indicating that the vehicle combination has a wide turning radius. (8) Except as provided in subparagraph (10), the overall length of the truck tractor and semitrailer combination of vehicles traveling beyond the national network may not exceed 74 feet, including all structural parts of the vehicle, permanent or temporary, and any load carried on or in the vehicle. For the purposes of this subparagraph, "national network" means those highways in the State identified under 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Appendix A to Part 658. (9) Notwithstanding section 2380 , the width of the semitrailer must be 102 inches, except that the width of the rear safety bumper and appurtenances to the safety bumper may not exceed 103 inches and except that the width of a flatbed or lowboy semitrailer, measured as the distance between the outer surface edges of the semitrailer's tires, must be at least 96 inches but no more than 102 inches. (10) For vehicles whose overall length exceeds 74 feet, including all structural parts of the vehicle, permanent or temporary, and any load carried on or in the vehicle, access is permitted to service facilities or terminals within one mile of the national network. For purposes of this subparagraph, "national network" means those highways in the State identified under 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Appendix A to Part 658. (12) This vehicle combination may not transport cargo that has been prohibited for this vehicle combination by the Commissioner of Transportation. (13) This paragraph does not apply to a trailer or semitrailer when transporting or returning empty from transporting a nondivisible load or object under the provisions of an overlimit permit granted by section 2382 . Nothing in this paragraph limits the authority of the department under Title 23, section 52 to adopt rules prohibiting or limiting access by semitrailers or other vehicles to a highway or portion of a highway or other segment of the transportation infrastructure in order to ensure public safety. [PL 2019, c. 606, §1 (AMD).] K. A tow-away transporter combination may be operated with an overall length not exceeding 82 feet on the interstate highway system and those qualifying federal aid primary system highways designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to the federal Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, Public Law 114-94, Section 5523 (2016). [PL 2017, c. 229, §34 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 606, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 650, §20 (AMD).]

2. Articulated buses. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, articulated buses may be operated or caused to be operated as long as the following conditions are met: A. The total length of the vehicle does not exceed 61 feet, excluding bumpers; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The rearmost axle of the vehicle is self-steering; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The vehicle is equipped with an interlock device to prevent the vehicle from jackknifing while backing up; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. The vehicle is equipped with an audible or visible signal that indicates to the driver who overrides the interlock device when the vehicle is nearing the jackknife position; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. The turntable floor is properly aligned to maintain a level surface while the vehicle is in operation. [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. Exemption. Fire department vehicles and disabled motor vehicles being towed to a repair facility are exempt from length restrictions. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Rules of access. The Commissioner of Transportation shall adopt rules consistent with the United States Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, to ensure reasonable access to vehicles described in subsection 1, paragraphs E , F , G and I between the Interstate Highway System and those qualifying federal aid primary system highways designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to the United States Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, Section 411, and terminals, facilities for food, fuel, repairs and rest and points of loading and unloading for household goods carriers. The commissioner may issue permits for that travel. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1923 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1923
29-A §1923. Reading while operating a motor vehicle prohibited
Status: in_force

An operator may not read printed material including but not limited to, a newspaper, book, brochure or pamphlet, while operating a motor vehicle. Printed material does not include a map or written directions to a specific location. [PL 1999, c. 183, §7 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2091-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2091-A
29-A §2091-A. School crossing guards
Status: in_force

1. Qualifications. A school crossing guard is qualified to direct traffic if the school crossing guard: A. Is 18 years of age or older; [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] B. Is under the control of a local law enforcement agency; [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] C. Has completed training approved by the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards in controlling traffic on a public way and as described by section 2091, subsection 2 to perform any traffic direction duties to which the school crossing guard is assigned as prescribed by the local law enforcement agency that has control over the school crossing guard; [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] D. Is wearing an appropriate uniform as specified by the local law enforcement agency that has control over the school crossing guard; and [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] E. Is directing traffic in an intersection with a marked crosswalk on a public way. [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]

2. Obeying school crossing guards. An operator of a motor vehicle shall obey a hand signal or handheld traffic control device of a school crossing guard qualified under subsection 1 . A violation of this subsection is a traffic infraction. [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]

3. Assisting pedestrians. This section does not prohibit a school crossing guard who does not meet the specifications described in subsection 1 from assisting a pedestrian to cross a public way, as long as the school crossing guard does not attempt to do so by directing traffic. [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]

4. Restrictions. A school crossing guard may not contradict or override a lighted traffic control device or pedestrian control device or cause a pedestrian or motor vehicle to violate the provisions of section 2057 . [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 555 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 555
29-A §555. Bureau of State Police; enforcement
Status: in_force

1. Rulemaking authority. The Bureau of State Police, in this section referred to as "the bureau," may, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, modify or decline to adopt any of the federal regulations or amendments referenced in this section, adopt rules to ensure proper enforcement of this subchapter and to promote the safety of the operation of motor carriers over the highways. This authority includes the right to make rules related to the length of duty of drivers. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Adoption of federal regulations. The bureau may adopt a rule to incorporate by reference federal regulations in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 40, 382, 383, 385, 390, 391, 392, 393, 395 and 396, and appendices, as amended, and may adopt amendments to those federal regulations. The following provisions apply to the adoption of federal regulations under this section. A. Except as provided in paragraph A‑1 , the Maine Administrative Procedure Act does not apply to the adoption by reference of federal regulations under this subsection. [PL 2007, c. 505, §1 (AMD).] A-1. The rule adopted by the bureau under this subsection is a major substantive rule as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A if it: (1) Adopts by reference any provision of the federal regulations described under this subsection that would substantively change any amendment to the federal regulations adopted by the bureau; or (2) Adopts an amendment to any federal regulation described under this subsection. [PL 2013, c. 50, §1 (AMD).] A-2. The bureau may not adopt any rule that exempts motor carriers, vehicles or drivers transporting hazardous materials of a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be marked or placarded in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 172 from any federal regulation adopted and incorporated by reference into any rule adopted by the bureau pursuant to this subsection. Notwithstanding paragraph A‑1 , the Maine Administrative Procedure Act does not apply to the amendment of any rule consistent with the prohibition set forth in this paragraph. [PL 2009, c. 251, §1 (NEW).] B. [PL 1999, c. 183, §2 (RP).] C. For the rule adopted under this subsection: (1) The bureau shall file with the Secretary of State: (a) A certified copy of the rule; (b) A published copy of the federal regulation or amendment as printed in the Federal Register; and (c) Annually, a published copy of the updated volume of the Code of Federal Regulations containing the federal regulation. The bureau shall make available for inspection at no charge, and for copying at actual cost, a current published copy of the referenced federal regulations. [PL 2013, c. 50, §1 (AMD).] D. The Secretary of State shall publish, pursuant to Title 5, section 8053, subsection 5 , a notice containing the following information: (1) A statement that the rule has been adopted and its effective date; (2) A brief description of the substance of the rule and the referenced federal regulation or amendment; and (3) The addresses at which copies of the rule and the federal regulation or amendment may be obtained. [PL 2005, c. 679, §1 (AMD).] E. The bureau shall make available for inspection at no charge and for copying at actual cost a current published copy of the referenced federal regulations and amendments. [PL 2025, c. 384, §25 (AMD).] F. A rule adopted under this section may not take effect until at least 5 days after filing with the Secretary of State, except that, if the bureau finds that immediate adoption of the rule is necessary to avoid an immediate threat to public health, safety or general welfare, the bureau may adopt the rule as an emergency rule in accordance with Title 5, section 8054 , and that rule takes effect immediately. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 384, §25 (AMD).]

2-A. Agreement. The bureau may make cooperative agreements with the Interstate Commerce Commission and the United States Department of Transportation to enforce the laws and regulations of the United States and this State concerning highway transportation. [RR 1993, c. 2, §17 (RNU).]

2-B. Participation in federal pilot program; temporary exemptions from hours-of-service regulations. The bureau may grant temporary exemptions from the weekly restrictions in the intrastate hours-of-service regulations for the transportation of home heating oil during the winter months for the purpose of enabling intrastate motor carriers conducting such operations to do so under terms and conditions identical to those used in the Pilot Program for Drivers Delivering Home Heating Oil published in the Federal Register Vol. 66, No. 135. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2003, c. 340, §1 (AMD).]

3. Precedence of rules. For vehicles to which this chapter applies, if a conflict exists between these safety rules adopted pursuant to this section and other laws requiring safety equipment, rules adopted pursuant to this section control. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Enforcement. Enforcement is as follows. A. [PL 2009, c. 598, §10 (RP).] B. [PL 2009, c. 598, §10 (RP).] C. A law enforcement officer must investigate an alleged violation of this subchapter or a rule adopted by the bureau or by the United States Department of Transportation, prosecute violators and aid in the enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. A state police officer or motor carrier inspector designated by the Chief of the State Police who has satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of instruction established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the bureau with respect to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations adopted pursuant to this section must investigate an alleged violation of this subchapter or a rule adopted by the bureau or by the United States Department of Transportation, prosecute violators and aid in the enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter. [PL 2011, c. 164, §2 (NEW).] E. A state police officer or motor carrier inspector designated in paragraph D is authorized: (1) To stop, enter upon and inspect all commercial motor vehicles using the interstate highway system or public ways; and (2) To inspect and copy records and inspect and examine lands, buildings and equipment of motor carriers for the purposes of verifying compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations adopted pursuant to this section. [PL 2011, c. 164, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 164, §§2, 3 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1608 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 13 / Section 1608
29-A §1608. Hearing
Status: in_force

1. Request for hearing. A person aggrieved by a decision of the Secretary of State in applying this chapter, within 10 days after receipt of the decision, may request in writing a hearing by the Secretary of State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Stay of decision. Pending a hearing, the decision may be stayed. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Determination of issuance. If the Secretary of State holds a hearing to determine whether or not a license or registration should be issued to a person against whom the provisions of this subchapter have been invoked, the Secretary of State shall provide notice of the hearing to the other party involved in the accident that gave rise to this subchapter being invoked. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2078 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2078
29-A §2078. Emergency rule
Status: in_force

For public safety or convenience, during a fire, accident, emergency or special event, a law enforcement officer may temporarily close a way to vehicular traffic or to vehicles of a certain description, or divert pedestrian or vehicular traffic. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

An operator or pedestrian commits a Class E crime if that operator or pedestrian refuses to follow the directions for the movement of vehicles or pedestrians on request or signal of a law enforcement officer or if the operator or pedestrian knowingly refuses to follow the direction of a sign clearly posted by a law enforcement officer to temporarily close a way to vehicular traffic or to vehicles of a certain description or to divert pedestrian or vehicular traffic during a fire, accident, emergency or special event. For the purposes of this section, a posted sign must include language sufficiently describing the restriction or prohibition and must include the fact that a violation is a Class E crime. [PL 2009, c. 251, §11 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 157 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 3 / Section 157
29-A §157. Reciprocal and apportioned registrations; International Registration Plan
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding this Title, the Secretary of State, in concurrence with the Commissioner of Transportation, may enter into reciprocal agreements or plans with another jurisdiction providing for the registration of vehicles on an apportionment or allocation basis. In the exercise of this authority, the Secretary of State may enter into and become a member of the International Registration Plan. Registration of vehicles under the plan must be in accordance with chapter 5, subchapter I, article 5 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 101 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 101
29-A §101. Definitions
Status: reserved

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

1. Adjudication. "Adjudication" means a finding by a court that a person has committed a traffic infraction and includes the acceptance by the clerk of the violations bureau or any judicial division of an answer of not contested. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1-A. Access aisle. "Access aisle" means a designated space for maneuvering a wheelchair or other mobility device when entering or exiting a vehicle, and that is immediately adjacent to a properly designated parking space for a person with a disability. An access aisle must be marked so as to discourage parking in it. [PL 2005, c. 433, §3 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).]

2. Altered vehicle. "Altered vehicle" means a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less that is modified so that the distance from the ground to the lowermost point on any part of the frame or body is different from the manufacturer's specifications, unless that difference is caused by: A. The use of tires that are no more than 2 sizes larger than the manufacturer's recommended sizes; [PL 2005, c. 276, §1 (AMD).] B. The installation of a heavy duty suspension, including shock absorbers and overload springs; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Normal wear of the suspension system that does not affect control of the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 276, §1 (AMD).]

3. Antique auto. "Antique auto" means an automobile or truck manufactured in or after model year 1916 that is: A. More than 35 years old or is 35 years old or less and more than 25 years old and was registered in the State as an antique vehicle prior to January 2025; [PL 2023, c. 634, §1 (AMD).] B. Equipped with an engine manufactured either at the same time as the vehicle or to the specifications of the original engine; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Substantially maintained in original or restored condition primarily for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest; [PL 1997, c. 653, §2 (AMD).] D. Not used as its owner's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods; [PL 2005, c. 314, §1 (AMD).] E. Not a reconstructed vehicle; [PL 2021, c. 216, §1 (AMD).] F. Not an altered vehicle; and [PL 2021, c. 216, §2 (AMD).] G. Not an off-road vehicle. [PL 2021, c. 216, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 634, §1 (AMD).]

4. Antique motorcycle. "Antique motorcycle" means a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle that is: A. More than 35 years old or is 35 years old or less and more than 25 years old and was registered in the State as an antique motorcycle prior to January 2025; [PL 2023, c. 634, §2 (AMD).] B. Equipped with an engine manufactured either at the same time as the vehicle or to the specifications of the original engine; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Maintained primarily for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest; [PL 2021, c. 216, §4 (AMD).] D. Not used as its owner's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods; and [PL 2021, c. 216, §5 (AMD).] E. Not an off-road vehicle. [PL 2021, c. 216, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 634, §2 (AMD).]

5. Articulated bus. "Articulated bus" means a bus consisting of 2 passenger-carrying sections in which the rear body section is flexibly but permanently connected to the front section in a manner that allows the vehicle to bend without having an interior barrier to movement between sections of the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Authorized emergency vehicle. "Authorized emergency vehicle" has the same meaning as defined in section 2054 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6-A. Autocycle. [PL 2009, c. 55, §1 (NEW); MRSA T. 29-A §101, sub-§6-A (RP).]

6-B. Autocycle. [PL 2011, c. 556, §1 (NEW); MRSA T. 29-A §101, sub-§6-B (RP).]

6-C. Autocycle. "Autocycle" means a 3-wheeled motorcycle that has a steering wheel or handlebars, floor pedals for automotive-style controls and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride a seat and that: A. Meets the general motorcycle inspection standards, except those standards that do not apply due to the design of the vehicle, and any other inspection standards set by the Chief of the State Police; [PL 2019, c. 345, §1 (NEW).] B. Meets or exceeds the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards under 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 571 applicable to motorcycles; and [PL 2019, c. 345, §1 (NEW).] C. Is equipped with: (1) Safety belts for all occupants; (2) A roll bar, roll hoops or an enclosed cab; and (3) Brakes on at least 2 main wheels. [PL 2019, c. 345, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 345, §1 (NEW).]

7. Automobile. "Automobile" means a motor vehicle designed for the conveyance of passengers that has a seating capacity of not more than 15 persons, including the operator. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7-A. Auxiliary power unit. "Auxiliary power unit" means an integrated system that: A. Provides heat, air conditioning, engine warming or electricity components on a heavy duty vehicle; and [PL 2009, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] B. Is certified by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency under 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 89 as meeting emissions standards. [PL 2009, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 3, §1 (NEW).]

8. Axle. "Axle" means an assembly of a vehicle consisting of 2 or more wheels whose centers are in one horizontal plane and by which a portion of the weight of a vehicle load may be transmitted to the roadway. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

8-A. Axle weight. "Axle weight" means the weight of an axle plus the weight of the load carried by the axle. [PL 2003, c. 166, §2 (NEW).]

9. Bicycle. "Bicycle" means a device primarily propelled by human power, operated by a person usually seated on a seat and driven on the ground on wheels by the operator. [PL 2001, c. 148, §1 (AMD).]

10. Bureau. "Bureau" means the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

11. Bus. "Bus" means a motor vehicle designed for carrying more than 15 persons, including the operator. [PL 2013, c. 496, §1 (AMD).]

12. Business or residential district. "Business or residential district" means the part of a municipality, contiguous to a way, that is built up with structures that are situated less than 150 feet apart for a distance of at least 1/4 of a mile. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

13. Camp trailer. "Camp trailer" means a trailer or semitrailer primarily designed and constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel or other use. "Camp trailer" includes a manufactured or homemade tent trailer, so called, that consists of a platform, shelf or box with means of permanently or temporarily attaching a tent. "Camp trailer" does not include a mobile home. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

13-A. Catalytic converter. "Catalytic converter" means a device installed in the exhaust system of a motor vehicle that uses a catalyst to convert pollutant gases into less harmful gases. [PL 2021, c. 660, §1 (NEW).]

14. Certified reserve officer. "Certified reserve officer" means an officer who has attended the 100-hour reserve training program sponsored by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and has received the academy's certification as a reserve officer. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

15. Classic vehicle. "Classic vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is at least 16 years old but less than 26 years old that the Secretary of State determines is of significance to vehicle collectors because of its make, model and condition and is valued at more than $5,000. [PL 2001, c. 361, §1 (AMD).]

15-A. Combination vehicle. "Combination vehicle" means a motor vehicle consisting of a truck or truck tractor in combination with one or more trailers or semitrailers. [PL 2015, c. 473, §2 (AMD).]

16. Commercial driver's license. "Commercial driver's license" means a license issued to an individual by this State or another jurisdiction of domicile that authorizes the individual to operate a class of commercial motor vehicle. [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]

16-A. Commercial learner's permit. "Commercial learner's permit" means a permit issued to an individual by this State or another jurisdiction of domicile that, when carried with a valid driver's license issued by the same state or jurisdiction, authorizes the individual to operate a class of a commercial motor vehicle when accompanied by a holder of a valid commercial driver's license for purposes of behind-the-wheel training. When issued to a commercial driver's license holder, a commercial learner's permit serves as authorization for accompanied behind-the-wheel training in a commercial motor vehicle for which the holder's current commercial driver's license is not valid. [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §5 (NEW).]

17. Commercial motor vehicle. "Commercial motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle: A. Has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit or units with a gross weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).] B. Is a bus; [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).] C. Is of any size and is used in the transportation of any materials that have been designated as hazardous under 49 United States Code, Section 5103 and require placarding under the federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act and related regulations in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 172, Subpart F or any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 73; or [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).] D. Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 26,001 or more pounds. [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]

17-A. Commercial track. "Commercial track" has the same meaning as in Title 8, section 275‑A, subsection 1 . [PL 2023, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

18. Crosswalk. "Crosswalk" means the portion of a way: A. At an intersection that is included within extensions of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the way beginning at the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edge of traversable ways; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. At an intersection or elsewhere that is distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the way surface. [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).]

19. Curb. "Curb" means the edge of a sidewalk nearest to a way or either edge of the wrought or usually traveled part of a way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

19-A. Custom vehicle. "Custom vehicle" means a motor vehicle manufactured after model year 1948 that: A. Is at least 25 years old or was manufactured to resemble a motor vehicle that is at least 25 years old; [PL 2021, c. 216, §7 (AMD).] B. Has been altered or modified from the manufacturer's original design or has a body constructed from nonoriginal material; and [PL 2021, c. 216, §7 (AMD).] C. Is not an off-road vehicle. [PL 2021, c. 216, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 216, §7 (AMD).]

20. Daytime. "Daytime" means any time from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

21. Department. "Department" means the Department of Transportation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

21-A. Drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combination. "Drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combination" means a vehicle combination designed and specifically used to tow up to 3 trucks or truck tractors, each connected by a saddle to the frame or 5th wheel of the vehicle in front of it. The saddle is a mechanism that connects the front axle of the towed vehicle to the frame or 5th wheel of the vehicle in front of it. The drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combination may include one fullmount, which consists of a smaller vehicle mounted completely on the frame of either the first or the last vehicle in the drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combination. [PL 2007, c. 306, §5 (NEW).]

22. Driver. "Driver" has the same meaning as "operator" as defined in subsection 48 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

22-A. Electric personal assistive mobility device. "Electric personal assistive mobility device" means a self-balancing, 2-nontandem-wheeled device, designed to transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to 15 miles per hour or less. [PL 2001, c. 687, §3 (NEW).]

22-B. Electric bicycle. "Electric bicycle" means a 2-wheel or 3-wheel bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that is a Class 1 electric bicycle, a Class 2 electric bicycle or a Class 3 electric bicycle as defined in this subsection. A. "Class 1 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour. [PL 2019, c. 349, §1 (NEW).] B. "Class 2 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that is capable of being used exclusively to propel the bicycle but is not capable of propelling the bicycle at a speed of 20 miles per hour. [PL 2019, c. 349, §1 (NEW).] C. "Class 3 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour. [PL 2019, c. 349, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 349, §1 (NEW).]

23. Farming. "Farming" means engaging in farming in all its branches and the cultivation and tillage of the soil as a livelihood and includes dairying; raising livestock, equines not raised for racing at a commercial track, freshwater fish, fur-bearing animals or poultry; producing, cultivating, growing and harvesting fruit, produce or floricultural or horticultural commodities; or any practices on a farm that are incident to or in conjunction with these farming operations. For the purposes of this Title, "farming" does not include forestry or the growing of timber. [PL 2023, c. 403, §2 (AMD).]

23-A. Final-stage manufacturer. "Final-stage manufacturer" means a manufacturer who performs manufacturing operations on an incomplete vehicle such that the vehicle becomes complete. [PL 2003, c. 166, §3 (NEW).]

24. Fish truck. "Fish truck" means a 2-axle or 3-axle motor truck used primarily to harvest and transport fish or marine animals, including use in aquaculture. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

25. For-hire transportation. "For-hire transportation" means the transportation for compensation of passengers, freight or merchandise not owned by the carrier. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

25-A. Golf cart. "Golf cart" means a motor vehicle that is originally designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour. "Golf cart" does not include an ATV as defined in Title 12, section 13001 . [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §40 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

26. Gross weight. "Gross weight" means the weight in pounds of an empty vehicle or axle plus the weight of the maximum load to be carried by the vehicle or axle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

26-A. Gross vehicle weight. "Gross vehicle weight" or "GVW" means the actual total weight of the vehicle and load. [PL 2003, c. 166, §4 (NEW).]

26-B. Gross vehicle weight rating. "Gross vehicle weight rating" or "GVWR" means the weight of the vehicle and load as determined by the final-stage manufacturer, as the rating appears on the vehicle. [PL 2003, c. 166, §4 (NEW).]

26-C. Handheld electronic device. "Handheld electronic device" means any handheld electronic device or portable electronic device that is not part of the operating equipment of the motor vehicle, including but not limited to an electronic game, a device for sending or receiving electronic mail, a text messaging device or a computer. "Handheld electronic device" does not include a: A. Citizens band radio or 2-way radio; [PL 2019, c. 579, §1 (AMD).] B. Personal medical device necessary to monitor or regulate a person's medical condition, including but not limited to an insulin pump or heart monitor; or [PL 2019, c. 579, §1 (AMD).] C. Device for communication over a land mobile radio service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 90.7. [PL 2019, c. 579, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 579, §1 (AMD).]

27. Hazardous material. "Hazardous material" means any material that has been designated as hazardous under 49 United States Code, Sections 5101 to 5127 (2003) and is required to be placarded under 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 172, Subpart F or any quantity of material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 73. [PL 2003, c. 434, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]

27-A. Heavy duty vehicle. "Heavy duty vehicle" means a vehicle powered by a diesel engine that has a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds. [PL 2009, c. 3, §2 (NEW).]

27-B. Heavy duty recovery vehicle. "Heavy duty recovery vehicle" means a wrecker that: A. Is designed for the specific purpose of recovering vehicles that have a gross, combined or actual weight of more than 80,000 pounds; [PL 2019, c. 335, §1 (NEW).] B. Has either 4 or 5 axles; [PL 2019, c. 335, §1 (NEW).] C. Has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight of 70,000 pounds or more; [PL 2019, c. 634, §2 (AMD).] D. Is equipped with a recovery boom that is rated for 70,000 pounds or more; [PL 2019, c. 335, §1 (NEW).] E. Is equipped with an air brake system capable of providing compressed air to the braking or suspension system of a vehicle being towed by the heavy duty recovery vehicle; and [PL 2019, c. 335, §1 (NEW).] F. Is capable of towing a combination vehicle with a gross weight of more than 99,000 pounds. [PL 2019, c. 335, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 634, §2 (AMD).]

28. Horseless carriage. "Horseless carriage" means an automobile manufactured before model year 1916 that is: A. Equipped with an engine manufactured either at the same time as the vehicle or to the specifications of the original engine of the vehicle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Maintained primarily for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Not used as its owner's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods. [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).]

28-A. Immediate family member. "Immediate family member" means a grandparent, stepgrandparent, parent, stepparent, sibling, stepsibling, child, stepchild, spouse or such analogous family members as may be connected via the operation of a family foster home as defined in Title 22, section 8101, subsection 3 . [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §222 (COR).]

28-B. Improved school property. "Improved school property" means the developed portion of school property including driveways, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields or school buildings. [PL 2001, c. 145, §1 (NEW).]

29. Intersection. "Intersection" means: A. For ways joining each other at approximately right angles, the area within the extension of the outside boundary of the way or curb lines; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. For other joining ways, the area at the junction within which vehicles may come in contact; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Where the opposite lanes of a divided highway are separated by 30 feet or more, every crossing of each lane by an intersecting highway. [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. Interstate highway, interstate system or interstate highway system. "Interstate highway," "interstate system" or "interstate highway system" has the same meaning as defined in Title 23, section 1903, subsection 3 , except that it does not include that portion of the Maine Turnpike designated Interstate 95 and that portion of Interstate 95 from the southern terminus of the Maine Turnpike to the New Hampshire state line. [PL 2009, c. 315, §4 (AMD).]

30. Law enforcement officer. "Law enforcement officer" means a person who by virtue of public employment is vested by law with a duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for crimes, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes. "Law enforcement officer" also means an officer or special investigator of the Bureau of Revenue Services, but only when the officer or special investigator is engaged in enforcement of tax laws under this Title or Title 36 . [PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 526, §14 (AMD).]

31. License. "License" means an operator's license or driver's license or other license, permit or privilege to operate a motor vehicle. "License" includes, but is not limited to, a nonresident operating privilege and the privilege of a person to apply for or obtain a license or permit to operate a motor vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

32. Limousine. "Limousine" means a vehicle for hire, with a driver, that is used for the transportation of passengers and that has a seating capacity of at least 5 and no more than 14 persons behind the driver. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

32-A. Low-speed vehicle. "Low-speed vehicle" means a 4-wheeled motor vehicle that is able to attain a speed of at least 20 miles per hour but not more than 25 miles per hour and is less than 3,000 pounds in unloaded weight. "Low-speed vehicle" does not include an ATV as defined in Title 12, section 13001 . A low-speed vehicle must be originally manufactured and maintained in accordance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as a low-speed vehicle pursuant to 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 571.500, as amended. [PL 2009, c. 42, §1 (AMD).]

32-B. Manufactured housing. "Manufactured housing" means a structural unit or units designed to be used as a dwelling or dwellings and constructed in a manufacturing facility and then transported by the use of its own chassis or placement on an independent chassis to a building site. "Manufactured housing" includes any type of building that is constructed at a manufacturing facility and then transported to a building site where it is used for housing and that may be purchased, sold, offered for sale or brokered by a licensee in the interim. Three types of manufactured housing are included. They are: A. Units constructed after June 15, 1976 that the manufacturer certifies are constructed in compliance with the code adopted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and that are structures, transportable in one or more sections that, in the traveling mode, are 8 body feet or more in width and 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on site, are 320 or more square feet and are built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as dwellings, with or without permanent foundations, when connected to the required utilities, including the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems within the units; except that "manufactured housing" includes any structure that meets all the requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 United States Code, Section 5401 et seq.; [PL 2005, c. 678, §4 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).] B. State-certified modular homes, which are those units that the manufacturer certifies are constructed in compliance with the State's laws and rules governing manufactured housing, meaning structures, transportable in one or more sections, that are not constructed on a permanent chassis and are designed to be used as dwellings on foundations when connected to required utilities, including the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning or electrical systems within the units; and [PL 2005, c. 678, §4 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).] C. Units constructed prior to June 15, 1976 that are structures, transportable in one or more sections, that are 8 body feet or more in width and are 32 body feet or more in length and are built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as dwellings, with or without permanent foundations, when connected to the required utilities, including the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning or electrical systems within the units. [PL 2005, c. 678, §4 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 678, §4 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).]

33. Median strip. "Median strip" means a physical barrier separating lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

34. Minor. "Minor" means a person who has not attained 18 years of age. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

35. Mobile home. "Mobile home" has the same meaning as "manufactured housing" as defined in subsection 32‑B, paragraphs A and C . A. [PL 2005, c. 678, §5 (RP); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).] B. [PL 2005, c. 678, §5 (RP); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).] C. [PL 2005, c. 678, §5 (RP); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).] D. [PL 2005, c. 678, §5 (RP); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 678, §5 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF).]

35-A. Modified show vehicle. "Modified show vehicle" means a factory-produced 2-wheel-drive motor vehicle manufactured after 1949 that is equipped with modified components and that qualifies as a modified show vehicle under rules adopted by the Chief of the State Police. [PL 2001, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]

35-B. Mobile telephone. "Mobile telephone" means a device used to access a wireless telephone service. [PL 2019, c. 486, §3 (NEW).]

36. Moped. "Moped" means a motorized device designed to travel with only 2 or 3 10-inch or larger diameter wheels in contact with the ground and that: A. May have fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power; [PL 2005, c. 577, §1 (RPR).] B. Has an electric or a liquid fuel motor with a cylinder capacity displacement not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters or an electric motor with a capacity under 1,500 watts; and [PL 2005, c. 577, §1 (RPR).] C. Is equipped with a power drive system that functions only directly or automatically and does not require clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged. [PL 2005, c. 577, §1 (RPR).] "Moped" does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device or an electric bicycle. [PL 2019, c. 349, §2 (AMD).]

37. Motor carrier. "Motor carrier" means a contract carrier, a common carrier or a private carrier of property or passengers by motor vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

38. Motorcycle. "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle that has a seat or a saddle for the use of the rider and is designed to travel with only 2 or 3 10-inch or larger diameter wheels in ground contact and has a motor with a cylinder capacity of more than 50 cubic centimeters or an electric motor with a capacity of not less than 1,500 watts. [PL 2005, c. 577, §2 (RPR).]

39. Motor-driven cycle. [PL 2005, c. 577, §3 (RP).]

40. Motor home. "Motor home" means a motor vehicle that: A. Is originally designed, reconstructed or permanently altered to provide facilities for human habitation; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Has a camper permanently attached to it. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] "Motor home" does not include a mobile home. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

41. Motorized bicycle or tricycle. "Motorized bicycle or tricycle" means a bicycle or tricycle that: A. May have pedals to permit human propulsion; and [PL 1999, c. 170, §1 (AMD).] B. Has a motor attached to a wheel that is rated at no more than 1.5 brake horsepower and has a cylinder capacity capable of propelling the vehicle unassisted at a speed of 25 miles per hour or less on a level road surface. [PL 1999, c. 170, §1 (AMD).] C. [PL 1999, c. 170, §1 (RP).] "Motorized bicycle or tricycle" does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device or an electric bicycle. [PL 2019, c. 349, §3 (AMD).]

41-A. Motorized wheelchair. "Motorized wheelchair" means a battery-powered device used exclusively for the transportation of an individual with a physical disability. "Motorized wheelchair" does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device. [PL 2001, c. 687, §7 (AMD).]

41-B. Motorized scooter. "Motorized scooter" means a scooter that has 2 or 3 wheels less than 10 inches in diameter in ground contact or is powered by a motor having a maximum piston displacement of less than 25 cubic centimeters or an electric motor with a capacity not exceeding 750 watts. "Motorized scooter" does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device or an electric bicycle. [PL 2019, c. 349, §4 (AMD).]

42. Motor vehicle. "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively on railroad tracks, but does not include: A. A snowmobile as defined in Title 12, section 13001 ; [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §42 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] B. An all-terrain vehicle as defined in Title 12, section 13001 , unless the all-terrain vehicle is permitted in accordance with section 501, subsection 8 or is operated on a way and section 2080 applies; and [PL 2005, c. 577, §5 (AMD).] C. A motorized wheelchair, an electric personal assistive mobility device or an electric bicycle. [PL 2019, c. 349, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 349, §5 (AMD).]

43. Motor vehicle violation. "Motor vehicle violation" means a violation of this Title. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

44. Moving violation. "Moving violation" means a violation of this Title for which points may be assessed in accordance with section 2458, subsection 3 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

45. Muffler. "Muffler" means a device consisting of a series of chambers or baffle plates or another mechanical design for receiving exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine and reducing noise. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

46. Nighttime. "Nighttime" means a time other than daytime. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

47. Nonresident. "Nonresident" means a person whose legal residence is not in the State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

47-A. Off-road vehicle. "Off-road vehicle" means a motor vehicle that, because of the vehicle's design, configuration, original manufacture or original intended use, does not meet the inspection standards of chapter 15 , the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, the United States Environmental Protection Agency's pollutant requirements or the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's crash testing standards and that is not a moped or motorcycle. [PL 2021, c. 216, §8 (AMD).]

48. Operator. "Operator" means an individual who drives or is in control of a vehicle or who is exercising control over or steering a towed vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

49. Original registration. "Original registration" means a registration other than a renewal of registration by the same owner. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

50. Owner. "Owner" means a person holding title to a vehicle or having exclusive right to the use of the vehicle for a period of 30 days or more. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

51. Parking area. "Parking area" means an area designed for use as access or parking for patrons and customers of establishments to which the public is invited. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

52. Parking control vehicle. "Parking control vehicle" means a 3-wheel vehicle of 25 horsepower or less that has a metal roof and is operated by a law enforcement officer or a parking control officer to control parking and traffic. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

53. Pedestrian. "Pedestrian" means a person on foot or an operator of a wheelchair or a 4-wheeled or 3-wheeled motorized wheelchair. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

54. Person. "Person" means an individual, corporation, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, fiduciary, trust, estate or any other legal or commercial entity. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

55. Pickup truck. "Pickup truck" means a truck with a registered gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less. [PL 2015, c. 206, §1 (AMD).]

56. Pilot vehicle. "Pilot vehicle" means a motor vehicle equipped and operated as required by rules adopted by the Secretary of State that accompanies a vehicle or combination of vehicles that have a length, width, height or weight greater than that specified in this Title. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

57. Pneumatic tire. "Pneumatic tire" means a tire in which confined air supports the load. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

58. Private way. "Private way" means a way privately owned and maintained over which the owner may restrict use or passage and includes a discontinued way even if a public recreation easement has been reserved. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

59. Public way. "Public way" means a way, owned and maintained by the State, a county or a municipality, over which the general public has a right to pass. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

59-A. Reconstructed motorcycle. "Reconstructed motorcycle" means a salvaged or dismantled motorcycle that is repaired or assembled without original manufacturer component parts, excluding fenders. [PL 1997, c. 776, §2 (NEW).]

60. Reconstructed vehicle. "Reconstructed vehicle" means a vehicle that has been reconstructed to change the original steering, braking system, suspension system or body design, including, but not limited to, a dune buggy, a street rod, a passenger car converted to a pickup truck or a manufactured vehicle body mounted on another manufactured chassis. Repair to a vehicle that replaces parts with similar parts is not reconstruction. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

60-A. Registered weight. "Registered weight" means the gross vehicle weight specified on the vehicle's registration certificate. [PL 2003, c. 166, §6 (NEW).]

61. Registration. "Registration" means the registration certificate, plates and renewal devices pertaining to the registration of a vehicle, including temporary registered gross weight increases. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

61-A. Registration agent. "Registration agent" means a nongovernmental entity authorized by the Secretary of State to conduct registration transactions on the bureau's behalf. [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §4 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]

62. Resident. "Resident" means a person who has declared or established residency in this State or has been domiciled in this State for a period of at least 30 days, except for persons in compliance with section 109, subsection 1 . Except for a person in compliance with section 109, subsection 1 , a person is deemed to be a resident: A. For all vehicles owned by that person that are garaged or maintained in this State; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. If engaged in the business of renting you-drive or you-haul vehicles for an apportioned share of all vehicles based on the ratio of the mileage of vehicles operated in this State to the total mileage of vehicles operated both within and without the State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 454, §1 (AMD).]

63. Revocation of driver's license. "Revocation of driver's license" means the termination of a license or privilege to operate by formal action of the bureau or a court. A revoked license may not be restored or renewed but may only be regained by a new application. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

63-A. Roller ski. "Roller ski" means an object affixed to a foot, separately from the other foot, primarily propelled by human power and driven by the operator on the ground via wheels. [PL 2009, c. 484, §1 (NEW).]

63-B. Roll hoop. "Roll hoop" means a roll bar behind the headrest of a seat in a motor vehicle. [PL 2019, c. 345, §2 (NEW).]

63-C. Rotary. "Rotary" means a type of circular intersection with a large diameter and straight entries in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a center traffic island. [PL 2021, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]

63-D. Roundabout. "Roundabout" means a type of circular intersection with curved entries in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a center traffic island. "Roundabout" includes a mini-roundabout with a traversable island. [PL 2021, c. 239, §5 (NEW).]

64. Saddlemount vehicle transporter combination. [PL 2007, c. 306, §6 (RP).]

64-A. School. "School" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 6353, subsection 7 . [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §45 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 687, §10 (RPR).]

64-B. School zone. "School zone" means the portion of the public highway abutting improved school property or 300 feet on either side of a school entrance, whichever is greater, or as designated under section 2075, subsection 3, paragraph F . [PL 2003, c. 92, §1 (AMD).]

64-C. Scooter. "Scooter" means a device upon which a person may ride, consisting of a footboard between 2 end wheels, controlled by an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel and propelled by human power. [PL 2005, c. 577, §7 (AMD).]

65. Sell. "Sell" means to sell, offer, negotiate or advertise to sell, display for sale, exchange or otherwise transfer for value. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

66. Semitrailer. "Semitrailer" means a vehicle: A. Without motive power; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Designed for being drawn by a motor vehicle; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Designed so that some part of its weight and its load rests upon or is carried by that motor vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] "Semitrailer" includes, but is not limited to, so-called pole dollies and pole dickeys and wheels commonly used as a support for the ends of logs or other long articles. "Semitrailer" excludes tow dollies. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

66-A. Single-axle unit. "Single-axle unit" means one axle, or 2 axles less than 4 feet apart as measured from axle center to axle center. [PL 2003, c. 166, §7 (NEW).]

67. Solid tires. "Solid tires" means tires of solid rubber or other material that do not depend on confined air for the support of the load. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

68. Solid waste. "Solid waste" means useless, unwanted or discarded solid material with insufficient liquid content to be free-flowing, including, but not limited to, rubbish, garbage, refuse-derived fuel, scrap materials, junk, refuse, inert fill material and landscape refuse, but not including hazardous waste, biomedical waste, septic tank sludge or agricultural wastes. The fact that a solid waste or constituent of the waste may have value or other use or may be sold or exchanged does not exclude it from this definition. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

69. Special equipment. "Special equipment" means equipment that is drawn by a motor vehicle and that is not designed or used to convey property other than hand tools or parts used in connection with the operation of that equipment, including, but not limited to, air compressors, conveyors, cement mixers, wood splitting or sawing machines, sprayers, compactors, pumps, drills and brush chippers. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

70. Special mobile equipment. "Special mobile equipment" means a motor vehicle with permanently mounted equipment not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property. "Special mobile equipment" includes, but is not limited to, road construction or maintenance machinery, ditch-digging apparatus, stone crushers, air compressors, power shovels, cranes, graders, rollers, trucks used only to plow snow and for other duties pertaining to winter maintenance, including sanding and salting, well drillers and wood-sawing equipment or similar types of equipment. Special mobile equipment is divided into Class A and Class B special mobile equipment. Well drillers must be registered as Class A special mobile equipment. All other special mobile equipment may be registered either as Class A or Class B special mobile equipment. [PL 2013, c. 84, §1 (AMD).]

70-A. Sport utility vehicle. "Sport utility vehicle" means a motor vehicle constructed on a light truck chassis but designed primarily for the transportation of persons or any motor vehicle designated by the United States Department of Transportation as a sport utility vehicle. [PL 2007, c. 383, §2 (NEW).]

71. Stinger-steered autotransporter. "Stinger-steered autotransporter" means a combination vehicle consisting of a tractor and semitrailer designed and used specifically for the transport of motor vehicles that has the 5th wheel located on a drop frame located behind and below the rearmost axle of the power unit. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

72. Stock race car. "Stock race car" means a factory-produced motor vehicle that is equipped with roll bars or bracing welded or attached to the frame in a permanent manner, special safety belts and firewalls and that has part of the body removed. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

73. Stop. "Stop," when required, means complete cessation of movement. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

74. Stop or stopping. "Stop" or "stopping," when prohibited, means halting, even momentarily, of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control device. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

75. Street or highway. "Street" or "highway" means a public way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

76. Street rod. "Street rod" means a replica of or a modified antique auto manufactured prior to 1949 that complies with standards adopted by the Chief of the State Police. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

77. Suspension of driver's license. "Suspension of driver's license" means the temporary withdrawal of a license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle by formal action of the bureau or a court. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

78. Sunrise and sunset. "Sunrise" and "sunset" are the times given in the Maine Farmers' Almanac for sunrise and sunset respectively on that particular day. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

78-A. Tandem-axle unit. "Tandem-axle unit" means 2 or more axles at least 4 feet and not more than 8 feet apart, as measured from axle center to axle center of the extreme axles. [PL 2003, c. 166, §8 (NEW).]

78-B. Tank vehicle. "Tank vehicle" means a commercial motor vehicle that is designed to transport liquid or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an aggregated rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or the chassis. "Tank vehicle" does not include a commercial motor vehicle transporting an empty storage container tank, not designed for transportation of liquid or gaseous materials, with a rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more that is temporarily attached to a flatbed trailer. [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §8 (NEW).]

79. Taxicab. "Taxicab" means a sedan, station wagon or minivan used for hire, with a driver, that has a seating capacity of fewer than 5 persons behind the driver. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

80. Team. [PL 2013, c. 112, §3 (RP).]

80-A. Tow-away transporter combination. "Tow-away transporter combination" means a combination of vehicles, with a combined gross weight not exceeding 26,000 pounds, consisting of a truck or truck and tractor and 2 trailers or semitrailers, which do not carry property and constitute inventory property of a manufacturer, distributor or dealer of such trailers or semitrailers. [PL 2017, c. 229, §7 (NEW).]

80-B. Text messaging. "Text messaging" means reading or manually composing electronic communications, including text messages, instant messages and electronic mail, using a handheld electronic device. "Text messaging" does not include using a global positioning or navigation system. [PL 2019, c. 486, §3 (NEW).]

80-C. Tiny home. "Tiny home" means a living space permanently constructed on a frame or chassis and designed for use as permanent living quarters that: A. Complies with American National Standards Institute standard A 119.5 on plumbing, propane, fire and life safety and construction or National Fire Protection Association standard 1192 on plumbing, propane and fire and life safety for recreational vehicles; [PL 2019, c. 650, §1 (NEW).] B. Does not exceed 400 square feet in size; [PL 2019, c. 650, §1 (NEW).] C. Does not exceed any dimension allowed for operation on a public way under this Title; and [PL 2019, c. 650, §1 (NEW).] D. Is a vehicle without motive power. [PL 2019, c. 650, §1 (NEW).] "Tiny home" does not include a trailer, semitrailer, camp trailer, recreational vehicle or manufactured housing. [PL 2019, c. 650, §1 (NEW).]

81. Tow dolly. "Tow dolly" means a device towed by a motor vehicle and designed and used exclusively to transport another motor vehicle and on which the front or rear wheels of the towed motor vehicle are mounted, while the other wheels of the towed motor vehicle remain in contact with the ground. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

82. Tractor. "Tractor" means a motor vehicle used primarily off the highway for farming, forestry or other similar types of activities. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

83. Traffic. "Traffic" means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, bicycles and other conveyances either singly or together using public way for travel. [PL 2013, c. 241, §1 (AMD).]

84. Traffic control device. "Traffic control device" means a sign, a signal, a marking or a device placed or erected by a public body or official to regulate, warn or guide traffic. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

85. Traffic infraction. "Traffic infraction" means any violation of any provision of this Title, or of any rules established under this Title, not expressly defined as a crime or as a civil violation and otherwise not punishable by incarceration. The term "traffic infraction" as used in any public or private law of this State or in any rule adopted pursuant to any law of this State has this same meaning and effect. [PL 2013, c. 482, §1 (AMD).]

86. Trailer. "Trailer" means a vehicle without motive power, designed to carry persons or property and to be drawn by a motor vehicle, not operated on railroad tracks, and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle. "Trailer" does not include tow dollies. [PL 2013, c. 112, §4 (AMD).]

86-A. Tri-axle semitrailer. "Tri-axle semitrailer" means a semitrailer that contains one tri-axle unit. [PL 2003, c. 166, §9 (NEW).]

86-B. Tri-axle unit. "Tri-axle unit" means 3 axles more than 8 feet and less than 12 feet apart, as measured between the centers of the first and 3rd axles. If the axle center of a single-axle unit is closer than 10 feet, or 9 feet in the case of a steering axle, to the axle center of the nearest axle of a tri-axle unit, the 4 axles are a tri-axle unit. [PL 2003, c. 166, §9 (NEW).]

87. Trolley trailer. "Trolley trailer" means a trailer equipped with permanent seats that face forward, are parallel to each other and have devices at each end to prevent a passenger from falling from the trailer when it is in motion. A trolley trailer has a maximum seating capacity of 24 passengers. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

88. Truck. "Truck" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily to carry property. A truck may be used to tow trailers or semitrailers. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

89. Truck camper. "Truck camper" means a slide-in camper designed to be mounted on a truck body to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel or other use. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

90. Truck tractor. "Truck tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used exclusively to draw other vehicles and not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and the load drawn. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

91. Vehicle. "Vehicle" means a device for conveyance of persons or property on a way. "Vehicle" does not include conveyances propelled or drawn by human power or used exclusively on railroad tracks or snowmobiles as defined in Title 12, section 13001 or an electric personal assistive mobility device. [PL 2013, c. 112, §5 (AMD).]

91-A. Vulnerable user. "Vulnerable user" means a person on a public way who is more vulnerable to injury than a person in an automobile, truck or other similar motor vehicle and includes, but is not limited to: A. A pedestrian, including a person on or within a public way engaged in work or the provision of emergency or roadside assistance; [PL 2015, c. 164, §1 (NEW).] B. A person riding, guiding or leading an animal upon or within a public way; [PL 2015, c. 164, §1 (NEW).] C. A person being guided by a service animal upon or within a public way; or [PL 2015, c. 164, §1 (NEW).] D. A person lawfully on or within a public way, crosswalk or shoulder portion of the public way who is lawfully operating, riding, using, holding or otherwise on or in any of the following devices: (1) A bicycle, or a device that is an extension of a bicycle such as an extend-a-bike, a bicycle trailer or a child's bicycle seat; (2) A motorized bicycle or tricycle, including an electric-assisted bicycle; (3) A farm tractor or similar vehicle designed primarily for farm use; (4) A skateboard; (5) Roller skates; (6) In-line skates; (7) A scooter; (8) A moped; (9) A horse-drawn carriage; (10) An electric personal assistive mobility device; (11) A wheelchair; (12) A Segway; or (13) Roller skis. [PL 2015, c. 164, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 164, §1 (NEW).]

92. Way. "Way" means the entire width between boundary lines of a road, highway, parkway, street or bridge used for vehicular traffic, whether public or private. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

93. Wrecker. "Wrecker" means a motor vehicle with hoisting apparatus and special equipment designed and used for towing or carrying wrecked or disabled vehicles or freeing vehicles stalled or stuck in snow, mud or sand, when such a motor vehicle in fact is being used for one of those purposes. "Wrecker" does not include a vehicle designed to carry or tow more than 2 vehicles on its own body. [PL 2017, c. 165, §2 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1303 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1303
29-A §1303. Vision test requirements
Status: in_force

1. Test requirement. A person must pass the vision portion of a license examination: A. At the time of the first license renewal after attaining 40 years of age; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. At every 2nd license renewal after the renewal in paragraph A until attaining 62 years of age; and [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. A, §22 (AMD).] C. At every license renewal after attaining 62 years of age. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. A, §22 (AMD).] [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. A, §22 (AMD).]

2. Exceptions. In lieu of a test, a person may submit: A. An acceptable certificate signed by a doctor, optometrist, registered nurse or other person approved by the Secretary of State, setting forth the person's visual acuity in each eye and field of vision. The certificate must indicate that it is based on an examination completed within one year of the date of application; or [PL 2017, c. 229, §20 (AMD).] B. Satisfactory evidence of a valid Interstate Commerce Commission driver's license issued within the past year. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2017, c. 229, §20 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1308 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1308
29-A §1308. Reexamination of accident-prone driver
Status: in_force

1. Definition. For purposes of this section, an "accident-prone driver" means an operator of a motor vehicle who has contributed to the cause of 3 or more accidents within a period of 3 consecutive years. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Examination. An accident-prone driver, after notice and hearing, may be required to pass an operator's examination or submit to other instruction to improve driving as prescribed by the Secretary of State to retain a license. [PL 1997, c. 776, §37 (AMD).]

3. Evidence. A determination that an individual is accident-prone is not admissible in evidence in a civil action arising out of an accident. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Suspension. This section does not limit the authority of the Secretary of State to suspend a license. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2487 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2487
29-A §2487. Proof of financial responsibility
Status: in_force

A person with an OUI conviction within the 10-year period as defined by section 2402 may not have a license reinstated until that person has complied with the financial responsibility provisions of section 1605 . [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §23 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2307 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2307
29-A §2307. School bus inspection
Status: in_force

1. Biannual inspection. Notwithstanding chapter 15 , a school bus must be inspected biannually by an official inspection station designated by the Chief of the State Police as a school bus inspection station. An inspection sticker issued pursuant to this section is valid for no longer than 6 months from the last day of the month the sticker is issued. [PL 2009, c. 251, §12 (AMD).]

2. Additional inspection. In addition to inspections under subsection 1 , a school bus inspection must be conducted by the State Police at least annually. During such an inspection, an officer or employee of the State Police may remove an inspection sticker issued to a school bus and require the bus to be reinspected for a violation of applicable law or the rules adopted pursuant to section 1769 . [PL 2009, c. 251, §13 (AMD).]

3. Other dates. [PL 2009, c. 251, §14 (RP).]

4. Fee. The operator of an official school bus inspection station is entitled to a fee of $8 for each school bus inspected. The fee does not include labor or material used in correction of faults. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1259 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1259
29-A §1259. Cancellation of license for physical, mental or emotional reasons
Status: in_force

1. Request for cancellation. A person issued a license may request the Secretary of State, in writing, to cancel the license for physical, mental or emotional reasons. The Secretary of State may cancel a license after receipt of the written request from the individual. [PL 2001, c. 671, §23 (NEW).]

2. Notice of cancellation. Upon receiving a request to cancel a license, the Secretary of State shall designate the license as canceled and notify the person who requested the cancellation pursuant to subsection 1 , in writing, of the cancellation. The cancellation 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 cancellation by the Secretary of State. [PL 2001, c. 671, §23 (NEW).]

3. Operating after cancellation. A person commits the offense of operating a motor vehicle without a license as provided in section 1251, subsection 1 if that person operates a motor vehicle after the person's license has been canceled by the Secretary of State pursuant to this section. [PL 2001, c. 671, §23 (NEW).]

4. Reissuance of license. A person whose license is canceled pursuant to this section may petition the Secretary of State, in writing, to reissue the license. The Secretary of State may issue a person a license if the person: A. Demonstrates that the person is physically, mentally or emotionally competent to operate a motor vehicle; and [PL 2001, c. 671, §23 (NEW).] B. Successfully completes the operator's examination, including a vision, written and road test, which must be administered without fee to the person. [PL 2001, c. 671, §23 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 671, §23 (NEW).]

5. Suspension. This section does not limit the authority of the Secretary of State to suspend a license. [PL 2001, c. 671, §23 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 524 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 524
29-A §524. Other special veterans registration plates
Status: in_force

1. United States Medal of Honor recipients; special license plates. The Secretary of State, on application and upon evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 , shall issue, at no fee, a registration certificate and set of special designating plates, to be used in lieu of regular registration plates, to any Maine resident who has been awarded the Medal of Honor by the Congress of the United States when the application is accompanied by a copy of the military orders awarding the Medal of Honor. These special designating plates must be of a design as determined by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may issue Medal of Honor plates for display only on an automobile or truck registered for not more than 10,000 pounds. [PL 2011, c. 356, §13 (AMD).]

2. Former prisoners of war; special license plates. The Secretary of State, on application and upon evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 , shall issue, at no fee, a registration certificate and set of special designating plates to be used in lieu of regular registration plates to any civilian citizen of the United States who was interned as a prisoner of war and to any person who served in the United States Armed Forces and who was a prisoner of war at any time during tenure of service, or the surviving spouse of a former prisoner of war who is deceased, when that application is accompanied by a copy of the appropriate military form or other official form issued by the Federal Government certifying that the person is a former prisoner of war. This special license plate is issued specifically to former prisoners of war and their spouses and the privilege of using the special plate is transferable only on the death of the former prisoner of war to the former prisoner's spouse. Upon the death of the former prisoner of war, the surviving spouse may retain and display the special license plate. Upon remarriage, the surviving spouse may not use the special license plate on a motor vehicle, but may retain it. Upon the death of the surviving spouse, the family may retain the special license plate, but not use it on a motor vehicle. These special designating plates must be of a design as determined by the Secretary of State that is unique and not duplicated by any other design. The Secretary of State may issue prisoner of war plates for display only on an automobile or truck registered for not more than 10,000 pounds. [PL 2011, c. 356, §13 (AMD).]

3. Pearl Harbor survivors; special license plates. The Secretary of State, on application and upon evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 , shall issue, at no fee, a registration certificate and set of special designating plates to be used in lieu of regular registration plates to any person who served in the United States Armed Forces and who was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii during the attack by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941, when that application is accompanied by appropriate military certification verifying the applicant's service at Pearl Harbor during the attack. This special license plate is issued specifically to Pearl Harbor survivors and the privilege of using the special plate is not transferable. These special designating plates must be of a design as determined by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may issue Pearl Harbor survivor plates for display only on an automobile or truck registered for not more than 10,000 pounds. [PL 2011, c. 356, §13 (AMD).]

4. Purple Heart medal recipients; special license plates. The Secretary of State, on application and upon evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 , shall issue, at no fee, a registration certificate and a set of Purple Heart registration plates, to be used in lieu of regular registration plates, to a person who is a Purple Heart medal recipient. An application for Purple Heart plates must be accompanied by proof that the applicant has been awarded the Purple Heart medal. The Secretary of State 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 Purple Heart plates for display only on an automobile or truck registered for not more than 10,000 pounds. A Purple Heart recipient may be issued Purple Heart plates for no more than 2 vehicles. The surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient issued plates in accordance with this subsection may retain and use the Purple Heart plates as long as the surviving spouse remains unmarried. Upon remarriage, the surviving spouse may not use the Purple Heart plates on a motor vehicle, but may retain them. Upon the death of the surviving spouse, the family may retain the Purple Heart plates, but may not use them on a motor vehicle. The Secretary of State shall determine the design of the Purple Heart plate. Upon request and as provided by section 453 , the Secretary of State shall issue Purple Heart plates that are also vanity plates. Purple Heart vanity plates are issued in accordance with this section and section 453 . The annual administrative fee for vanity plates required in section 453 is credited to the Highway Fund. A Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient who does not operate a motor vehicle or register a motor vehicle and who otherwise qualifies for the issuance of special Purple Heart 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 single plates for recognition purposes only. Single Purple Heart plates may not be attached to a motor vehicle. Only one plate may be issued to each recipient. [PL 2021, c. 216, §15 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 456-I — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 456-I
29-A §456-I. Maine Lighthouse Trust registration plates
Status: in_force

1. Maine Lighthouse Trust registration 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 504 and the contribution provided for in subsection 3 , shall issue a registration certificate and a set of Maine Lighthouse Trust special registration plates to be used in lieu of regular registration plates. [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).]

2. Design; review; vanity plates. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Maine Lighthouse Trust, shall determine a design for the Maine Lighthouse Trust 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 Lighthouse Trust special registration plates that are also vanity plates. Maine Lighthouse Trust special registration plates are issued in accordance with the provisions of this section and section 453 . [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).]

3. Contribution; credit to funds. In addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee prescribed by law for the particular class of vehicle registered, the initial contribution for Maine Lighthouse Trust special registration plates is $20, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited as follows: A. Ten dollars to the Maine Lighthouse Trust to support lighthouse restoration and preservation efforts; [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).] B. Nine dollars to the Highway Fund for administrative and production costs; and [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).] C. One dollar to the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).]

4. Renewal fee. In addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee prescribed by law, the annual renewal contribution for Maine Lighthouse Trust special registration plates is $15, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited as follows: A. Ten dollars to the Maine Lighthouse Trust to support lighthouse restoration and preservation efforts; [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).] B. Four dollars to the Highway Fund for administrative and production costs; and [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).] C. One dollar to the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).]

5. Payment for costs associated with the production and issuance of the first 2,000 plates. The sponsor of the Maine Lighthouse Trust special registration plates shall provide $50,000 to the Secretary of State for costs associated with the production and issuance of Maine Lighthouse Trust special registration plates. The Secretary of State shall deposit these funds in the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . In accordance with section 468, subsection 3‑A , the Secretary of State shall provide 2,000 credit receipts to the sponsor. [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).]

6. Transfer of fees. On a quarterly basis, the Secretary of State shall transfer the revenue from the issuance and renewal of Maine Lighthouse Trust special registration plates to the Treasurer of State for deposit and crediting pursuant to subsections 3 and 4 . [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).]

7. Duplicate plates prohibited. The Secretary of State shall issue a Maine Lighthouse Trust special registration plate in a unique 3-number and 3-letter combination sequence. Vanity plates may not duplicate vanity plates issued in another class of plate. [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).]

8. Date of first issue. The Secretary of State shall issue the first Maine Lighthouse Trust special registration plate by October 1, 2022. [PL 2021, c. 56, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2073 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2073
29-A §2073. Authority to regulate speeds
Status: in_force

1. Authority to regulate. Except as provided in section 2075, subsections 2 and 2‑A and notwithstanding section 2074, subsection 1 , the Commissioner of Transportation, with the approval of the Chief of the State Police, may: A. Restrict the maximum rate of speed on a public way where a speed limit will minimize the danger of accident, promote the free flow of traffic, conserve motor fuel or respond to changes in federal laws; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Increase the maximum rate of speed on a public way where higher speeds are warranted to promote the normal and reasonable movement of traffic; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Make an adjustment of maximum rates of speed. An adjustment under this paragraph is exempt from the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The commissioner may not set maximums that exceed 60 miles per hour or, on the interstate system or other divided controlled-access highways, 75 miles per hour. The commissioner may not set maximums for the Maine Turnpike. [PL 2013, c. 107, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 19, §1 (AMD).]

2. Municipal request. If a municipal request to the Department of Transportation to change a speed limit is denied, the department shall inform the municipality in writing of the reasons for that denial and shall offer to meet with the municipal officials in that municipality to review those reasons. The municipality may request the department to hold a public hearing within the municipality to provide the department with the views of the public on the requested speed limit change. The department shall: A. Hold the hearing within 30 days of the request; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Inform the municipality of a final decision on the requested speed limit change within 30 days after the hearing. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1999, c. 160, §1 (AMD).]

3. Prohibition. A person may not operate a vehicle in excess of maximum speeds fixed pursuant to this section, as long as notice of changes in speed limits has been given by signs erected by the Department of Transportation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Other ways. The Department of Transportation is not required to erect speed signs on a town way, unimproved state aid highway or on a way constructed to interstate standards. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Roadway and intersection safety evaluation. At the request of a municipality, the department shall perform a safety evaluation of an existing roadway or intersection, using a multidisciplinary team of personnel, that estimates potential road safety issues and identifies opportunities for improvements. The department shall provide a full report of the results of the evaluation to the municipality. [PL 2023, c. 237, §3 (NEW).]

Notwithstanding the provisions of Private and Special Law 1865, chapter 532, section 8‑A, speed limits within the limits of the property owned by or under the control of the University of Maine System must be established by the Department of Transportation and the Maine State Police as provided in this section. The speed limits must be posted by the University of Maine System in accordance with written directions or policies of the Department of Transportation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

The Department of Transportation and the Maine State Police may establish speed limits within the limits of the property owned by or under the control of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority in Brunswick, established in Title 5, section 13083‑G , and the Loring Development Authority of Maine in Limestone, established in Title 5, section 13080 . The speed limits must be posted by the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority and the Loring Development Authority of Maine in accordance with written directions or policies of the Department of Transportation. [PL 2017, c. 23, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2309 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2309
29-A §2309. Exemptions
Status: in_force

The following, except for allowable alternative vehicles and school buses, are exempt from this subchapter: [PL 2003, c. 293, §3 (RPR).]

1. Vehicle used by day care facility. A vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, used to transport children by a day care facility, except when transporting children to and from school; and [PL 2003, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]

2. Vehicle used for transportation to nonschool-based Head Start facility. Until January 1, 2006 a vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, used to transport children to a nonschool-based Head Start facility if the vehicle was placed in service prior to October 1, 2003. [PL 2003, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1004 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 1004
29-A §1004. Transit placard
Status: in_force

1. Issuance of transit placard. The Secretary of State may issue a transit placard upon application by any person involved in the business of importing new motor vehicles. The transit placard is to be used to facilitate the movement over the highway of the motor vehicles from the port of entry to a storage yard within a 10-mile radius of the port. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Required use of transit placard. A transit placard must be displayed in or on any unregistered motor vehicle that is being operated or towed from the port to a storage yard. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3. Prohibited use of transit placard. A transit placard may not be used: A. On a towing vehicle; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. For any purpose other than that permitted under this section. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

4. Expiration. Transit placards expire at the end of the month one year from the month of issue. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

5. Fee. The fee for a transit license is $100 annually and the fee for each placard is $10. Government and quasi-government agencies may not be assessed a fee. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 555-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 555-A
29-A §555-A. United States Department of Transportation census number
Status: in_force

The bureau may require a motor carrier to have and display a United States Department of Transportation census number. The bureau may adopt rules to administer this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 1997, c. 437, §13 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 956 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 956
29-A §956. Record of transactions
Status: in_force

1. Record of vehicles. A dealer shall complete and maintain for a period of not less than 5 years after the date of transaction a record of the purchase or sale of a vehicle and the following: A. A description of the vehicle, including make, model, model year, body type, vehicle identification number, color and whether the vehicle is new or used; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The name and address of the person from whom purchased; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The name of the legal owner, if different from the name from whom purchased in paragraph B ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. The name and address of the purchaser; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. The mileage of the vehicle when received and sold; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. Copies of the warranty and of the disclosure statement, pursuant to Title 10, section 1474 , received and issued by the dealer with the sale; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] G. An invoice disclosing from whom the vehicle was obtained. If the vehicle was obtained from another dealer, the dealer's name must be disclosed; [PL 1997, c. 776, §31 (AMD).] H. On a used motor vehicle offered for sale, the written vehicle history statement required by Title 10, section 1475 ; [PL 2023, c. 634, §15 (AMD).] I. Copies of titles, transfers and other documents used for titling purposes; and [PL 2023, c. 634, §16 (AMD).] J. A copy of the purchase and sale agreement for each transaction conducted. [PL 2023, c. 634, §17 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 634, §§15-17 (AMD).]

2. Inspection. The records, vehicles and vehicle parts in the dealer's possession must be available for inspection during the dealer's normal business hours by the Secretary of State, law enforcement officers or representatives of the office of the Attorney General. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Filing. [PL 2013, c. 496, §12 (RP).]

4. Federal requirements. A dealer shall comply with the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Public Law 99-579, as amended, and the regulations promulgated under 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 580, as amended, in keeping of records. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Personnel. The dealer shall maintain a current record of all sales representatives and full-time employees employed by the dealer, including but not limited to the general manager, the sales manager and the service manager. The record must include the full name, date of birth, social security number and home address of each full-time employee and the position held by each. Those records must be available for inspection by the Secretary of State, the Attorney General and law enforcement officers. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Penalty. Violation of this section is a Class E crime. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2387 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2387
29-A §2387. Bridge loads
Status: in_force

1. Local authority to limit weight, number or speed. Officials responsible for the repair and maintenance of a bridge may limit the combined weight of vehicle and load or any axle, or the number or speed of vehicles permitted on a bridge to the limit necessary for the safety of life or property or the maintenance of the bridge. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Department of Transportation responsibility. If an official fails to set limits, the Department of Transportation may set limits. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Posting. Regulations are in effect when notice is conspicuously posted at each end of a bridge. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Advice. Limits must be based on the advice of the Department of Transportation or a registered professional civil engineer retained for the purpose of inspecting and determining the safe capacity of bridges. In an emergency, the officials may set limits as they may determine proper for the structural capacity or the maintenance of the bridge. As soon as is reasonably possible, the officials shall seek the advice of the Department of Transportation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Penalty. Violation of a posted bridge weight limit is a traffic violation, for which a forfeiture of $20 per each full 1,000 pounds plus $30 per each full 10% over the posted limit may be adjudged. It is not a violation if the excess weight is less than 500 pounds multiplied by the number of axles less one. If the violation is for excess weight less than 1,000 pounds multiplied by the number of axles less one, the fine is reduced by 50%. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1407 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1407
29-A §1407. Change of location or status
Status: in_force

When a person, after applying for or receiving a driver's license or registration, moves from the address named in the application or on the license or registration issued or changes name, that person shall, within 30 days, notify the Secretary of State, in writing or by other means approved by the Secretary of State, of the old and new addresses or former and new names and of the number of the licenses and registrations held. [PL 2009, c. 435, §19 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2456 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2456
29-A §2456. Negligently causing death; administrative suspension
Status: in_force

1. Suspension. The Secretary of State shall immediately suspend the license of a person who negligently operates a motor vehicle in a manner as to cause the death of a person: A. While under the influence of intoxicants; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. While having an alcohol level of more than 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath; or [PL 2009, c. 447, §51 (AMD).] C. Who subsequently fails to submit to a test subject to penalty under section 2521 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2009, c. 447, §51 (AMD).]

2. Period of suspension. The period of suspension is 3 years, consecutive to any suspension imposed by the Secretary of State for failure to take a test. If a suspended license is subsequently revoked under section 2454 on charges arising out of the same occurrence, the length of suspension actually served under this section is deducted from the period of revocation imposed pursuant to that section. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Hearing issues. A person whose license has been suspended under this section may request a hearing pursuant to section 2483 . The scope of the hearing must include whether: A. The person operated a motor vehicle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The person, at that time, had an excessive alcohol level, or was under the influence of intoxicants or may be penalized for failure to submit to required chemical testing; and [PL 2009, c. 447, §52 (AMD).] C. The person's negligent operation caused the death of another person. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2009, c. 447, §52 (AMD).]

4. Civil proceeding. On receipt of a certified copy of the civil tort judgment that the person did not negligently cause the death of the other person, the Secretary of State shall terminate the suspension. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 703 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 703
29-A §703. Exemptions
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Liens for services or materials. A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the vehicle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Government lien. A lien given by statute to the United States, this State or a political subdivision of this State; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Salvage lien. A lien given for a salvage vehicle, except when the vehicle is repaired or rebuilt for operation on a public way; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Manufacturer's lien. A security interest created by a manufacturer or dealer who holds the vehicle for sale. A buyer in the ordinary course of trade from the manufacturer or dealer takes free of this security interest. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 109 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 109
29-A §109. Reciprocity
Status: in_force

1. Provisions not applicable to nonresidents. The provisions of this Title on registration of vehicles and operator's licenses do not apply to: A. A nonresident owner or operator, if that person has complied with the provisions of the laws on registration and licensing of the jurisdiction of residence; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A nonresident student enrolled in a university, college or school within this State as long as that student possesses a valid registration and license issued by the jurisdiction of legal residence. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] The exemptions from registration of this subsection apply only to the noncommercial use and operation of vehicles in this State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Formal agreements. The Secretary of State, after determining that like privileges are granted by a jurisdiction of the United States or province, shall enter into a written agreement with that jurisdiction of the United States or province setting forth the conditions under which residents of that jurisdiction engaged in interstate commerce operations in and through this State are exempt from the registration and licensing laws of this State. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §83 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]

3. Limitation. A vehicle may not be operated commercially at a site within this State or used for the transportation of persons, merchandise or materials from one point in this State to another point in this State unless registered in this State or exempt from registration by a written reciprocity agreement as provided in this section, except that a nonresident-owned semitrailer drawn by a truck tractor registered in this State is permitted to transport merchandise in intrastate commerce. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Weight. Nothing in this Title permits operation on a public way of a vehicle not registered in this State with weight that exceeds or equipment that does not meet that required of similar resident vehicles. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Violation. A violation of this section is a Class E crime. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1352 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1352
29-A §1352. Motorcycle rider education
Status: in_force

1. Motorcycle rider education required. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a motorcycle learner's permit, license or endorsement may not be issued to a person, unless that person presents a certificate of successful completion of a motorcycle rider education course and examination approved by the Secretary of State. [PL 2017, c. 229, §23 (AMD).]

2. Education course. The following provisions apply to motorcycle rider education courses. A. A motorcycle rider education course must consist of classroom and hands-on instruction directly related to the actual operation of motorcycles, emphasizing safety measures designed to ensure greater awareness of careful and skillful operation of motorcycles. [PL 2017, c. 229, §23 (AMD).] B. The course may be offered by a public secondary school, a private secondary school approved for attendance purposes by the Commissioner of Education, a career and technical education center or career and technical education region or adult education program conducted under Title 20‑A, chapter 316 . [PL 2017, c. 229, §23 (AMD).] C. A motorcycle course offered independently of an approved driver education course may not be offered for credit toward a high school diploma. [PL 2017, c. 229, §23 (AMD).] D. [PL 2015, c. 473, §16 (RP).] E. The Secretary of State must approve a motorcycle rider education course. [PL 2017, c. 229, §23 (AMD).] F. A person who successfully completes a motorcycle rider education course, approved by the Secretary of State, on a 2‑wheel motorcycle may be licensed to operate a 2‑wheel or 3‑wheel motorcycle. [PL 2019, c. 337, §1 (NEW).] G. A person who successfully completes a motorcycle rider education course, approved by the Secretary of State, on a 3‑wheel motorcycle is restricted to the operation of a 3‑wheel motorcycle. [PL 2019, c. 337, §1 (NEW).] H. A person who holds a motorcycle learner's permit and who successfully completes the motorcycle road test, administered by the Secretary of State, on a 3‑wheel motorcycle is restricted to the operation of a 3‑wheel motorcycle. [PL 2019, c. 337, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 337, §1 (AMD).]

2-A. Motorcycle rider education schools. A person may not conduct a motorcycle rider education course unless the person is licensed as a motorcycle rider education school and employs instructors licensed by the Secretary of State. A. A licensed motorcycle rider education school shall: (1) Provide a classroom, including a motorcycle riding range, in a permanent or temporary location approved by the Secretary of State; (2) Display a business sign at the licensed place of business; (3) Provide confirmation to the Secretary of State of liability insurance coverage for motorcycle riders operating on the motorcycle rider education school's motorcycle riding range; (4) Maintain a surety bond in the amount of $10,000; (5) Ensure that each instructor employed by the motorcycle rider education school holds a valid motorcycle rider education instructor license; (6) Ensure that each motorcycle owned, rented, leased or borrowed and used for any hands-on training course at the motorcycle rider education school is approved by the Secretary of State; (7) Submit and retain copies of course forms provided by the Secretary of State. All records under this subparagraph must be retained by the motorcycle rider education school for 5 years; and (8) Immediately notify the Secretary of State, in writing, whenever the location or mailing address of the motorcycle rider education school changes. [PL 2019, c. 337, §2 (NEW).] B. The Secretary of State shall upon initial review or renewal of an application, and may at any other reasonable time, conduct an on‑site inspection of a motorcycle rider education school's records, facilities and equipment to determine compliance with this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 337, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]

2-B. Penalty. Operating a motorcycle rider education school without a license is a Class E crime. A licensed motorcycle rider education school that fails to comply with the requirements of subsection 2‑A, paragraph A commits a traffic infraction. [PL 2019, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]

3. Instructors; instructor license requirements. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules governing the issuance and renewal of instructor licenses. The following provisions apply to the licensing of instructors. A. A person may not conduct a motorcycle rider education course unless licensed by the Secretary of State as a qualified instructor. [PL 2017, c. 229, §23 (AMD).] B. The Secretary of State shall: (1) Conduct, or authorize other qualified persons to conduct, instructor preparation courses; and (2) Establish reasonable qualification standards and requirements for licensing. The requirements must include a provision to demonstrate proficiency in operating a motorcycle. [PL 2017, c. 229, §23 (AMD).] C. [PL 1995, c. 505, §14 (RP); PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF).] D. The Secretary of State may, at any reasonable time, monitor and evaluate an instructor's performance to determine compliance with this section. [PL 2019, c. 337, §3 (NEW).] E. The instructor shall immediately notify the Secretary of State, in writing, whenever the instructor's mailing address or name changes. [PL 2019, c. 337, §3 (NEW).] F. An applicant for a license under this subsection shall submit to a Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification background check upon initial and renewal application. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall request the background check from the State Bureau of Identification. A fee must be assessed at the time of initial and renewal application pursuant to Title 25, section 1541, subsection 6 . [PL 2021, c. 216, §39 (NEW).] G. The Secretary of State shall use state and federal criminal history record information for the purpose of screening motorcycle rider education instructors in order to determine whether issuance of a motorcycle rider education instructor license is granted or maintained. [PL 2021, c. 216, §39 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 216, §39 (AMD).]

3-A. Penalty. Providing motorcycle rider education instruction without a license is a Class E crime. A licensed motorcycle rider education instructor that fails to comply with the requirements of subsection 3, paragraph E or qualification standards and requirements established by the Secretary of State under subsection 3, paragraph B , subparagraph (2) commits a traffic infraction. [PL 2019, c. 337, §4 (NEW).]

4. Instructor availability. When a licensed instructor is not available in a geographic area, the Secretary of State may assign a qualified instructor for the course subject to the following provisions. A. The requesting authority must ensure a minimum class size of 6 students. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The Secretary of State shall charge a course fee comparable to other motorcycle rider education courses. [PL 2017, c. 229, §23 (AMD).] C. An instructor is not a "teacher" within the meaning of Title 5, section 17001, subsection 42 or Title 20‑A . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2017, c. 229, §23 (AMD).]

5. Completion certificates. An instructor shall issue a completion certificate to a student who has successfully completed the course. The certificate may be used as a temporary motorcycle permit for the operation of a motorcycle for 60 days from the course completion date displayed on the front of the certificate. The individual must be in possession of the certificate while operating a motorcycle, must wear a helmet and cannot carry passengers while operating a motorcycle. If "passed 3-Wheel BRC" is stamped on the front of the certificate, the individual is restricted to the operation of a 3-wheel motorcycle. [PL 2021, c. 216, §40 (AMD).]

6. Waiver of examination. The Secretary of State may waive the required: A. Written examination on receipt of a completion certificate; and [PL 1999, c. 470, §21 (NEW).] B. Road examination on receipt of a certificate demonstrating successful completion of a motorcycle rider education course approved by the Secretary of State. An endorsement issued pursuant to this paragraph prohibits the holder from carrying a passenger for a period of 60 days following the date of issuance of the endorsement. [PL 2021, c. 216, §41 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 216, §41 (AMD).]

7. Suspension and revocation of license; hearings. The Secretary of State may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew a motorcycle rider education school or instructor license, or deny a certificate of completion, for just cause or for noncompliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. A person refused a license, or denied a certificate of completion, or whose license is suspended or revoked may request a hearing with the Secretary of State. A requested hearing must be conducted pursuant to chapter 23, subchapter 3, article 3 . [PL 2019, c. 337, §5 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2063-B — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2063-B
29-A §2063-B. Toy vehicles
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, "toy vehicle" includes, but is not limited to, skateboards, rollerskates, wagons, sleds and coasters. [PL 2007, c. 400, §7 (NEW).]

2. Hitching rides. A person riding on a toy vehicle may not attach it to a moving vehicle on a way. [PL 2007, c. 400, §7 (NEW).]

3. Penalties. A person 17 years of age or over who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $250 may be adjudged. [PL 2013, c. 482, §3 (AMD).]

4. Impoundment. The chief of police of a municipality, or if there is no chief of police, the chair of the local legislative body, when satisfied that a juvenile under 17 years of age has ridden a toy vehicle in violation of this section, may impound the toy vehicle for a period not to exceed 5 days for the first offense, 10 days for a 2nd offense and 30 days for a subsequent offense. [PL 2007, c. 400, §7 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2508 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2508
29-A §2508. Ignition interlock device
Status: in_force

1. Installation of ignition interlock device. Notwithstanding the periods of suspension pursuant to section 2411 or 2451, subsection 3 , the Secretary of State may reinstate the license of a person convicted of a violation of section 2411 , except for a violation of section 2411, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D , subparagraph (1‑A), or whose license is suspended by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 2453 or 2453‑A if the person satisfies all other conditions for license reinstatement and installs an ignition interlock device approved by the Secretary of State in the motor vehicle the person operates, under the following conditions. A. The license of a person with 2 OUI offenses may be reinstated after 9 months of the suspension period has been served if the person has installed an ignition interlock device approved by the Secretary of State in the motor vehicle the person operates for the length of suspension time remaining. [PL 2021, c. 216, §48 (AMD).] A-1. The license of a person with one OUI offense may be reinstated after 30 days of the suspension period has been served if the person has installed for the length of time remaining for the suspension an ignition interlock device approved by the Secretary of State in the motor vehicle the person operates. [PL 2021, c. 216, §48 (AMD).] B. The license of a person with 3 OUI offenses may be reinstated after 3 years of the suspension period has been served if the person has installed for the length of time remaining for the suspension an ignition interlock device approved by the Secretary of State in the motor vehicle the person operates. [PL 2021, c. 216, §48 (AMD).] C. The license of a person with 4 or more OUI offenses may be reinstated after 4 years of the suspension period has been served if the person has installed for the length of time remaining for the suspension an ignition interlock device approved by the Secretary of State in the motor vehicle the person operates. [PL 2021, c. 216, §48 (AMD).] D. The license of a person convicted of a violation of section 2411, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D , subparagraph (1) or a person whose driver's license is suspended by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 2453 or 2453‑A for a period specified by section 2411, subsection 5, paragraph D‑1 may be reinstated after 3 years of the suspension period has been served if the person has installed for the length of time remaining for the suspension an ignition interlock device approved by the Secretary of State in the motor vehicle the person operates. [PL 2021, c. 216, §48 (AMD).] A person whose license is reinstated pursuant to this subsection shall pay an administrative fee of $50 to the Secretary of State, in addition to the fee required by section 2486, subsection 1‑A . [PL 2021, c. 216, §48 (AMD).]

1-A. Ignition interlock device; discount. A person certified by the Secretary of State to install ignition interlock devices shall provide for a reduction of costs, inclusive of the total fees and charges assessed to the individual having the ignition interlock device installed, of at least 50% if the individual demonstrates, using the individual's most recent federal income tax return, that the individual has an adjusted gross household income of not more than 150% of the poverty guidelines for the relevant tax year as established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services for that individual's family size. [PL 2013, c. 389, §4 (NEW).]

2. Crime; penalty. A person whose license is reinstated pursuant to section 2412‑A, subsection 7 or this section may not: A. Operate a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device; or [PL 2007, c. 531, §6 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 531, §10 (AFF).] B. Tamper with, disconnect or disable an ignition interlock device or circumvent the operation of an ignition interlock device. [PL 2007, c. 531, §6 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 531, §10 (AFF).] Violation of this subsection is a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . The sentence must include a period of incarceration of not less than 7 days and a fine of not less than $500. These penalties may not be suspended. [PL 2007, c. 531, §6 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 531, §10 (AFF).]

3. Other restrictions; penalty. Other restrictions are set out in this subsection. A. A person whose license is reinstated pursuant to section 2412‑A, subsection 7 or this section may not request or solicit another person to blow into or otherwise activate an ignition interlock device for the purpose of providing the person with an operable motor vehicle. [PL 2007, c. 531, §6 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 531, §10 (AFF).] B. A person may not: (1) Rent, lease or lend a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device to another person the person knows or should know is restricted to the operation of a motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device; (2) Blow into or otherwise activate an ignition interlock device for the purpose of providing a person restricted to the operation of a motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device with an operable motor vehicle; or (3) Tamper with or circumvent the operation of an ignition interlock device. [PL 2007, c. 531, §6 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 531, §10 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 531, §6 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 531, §10 (AFF).]

4. Penalty. Notwithstanding section 1251 , a violation of subsection 3 is a traffic infraction. The Secretary of State shall suspend the license of any person reinstated pursuant to section 2412‑A, subsection 7 or this section who is adjudicated of the traffic infraction described in this section or whom the Secretary of State determines has violated any condition or restriction of license reinstatement. The periods of license suspension are: A. For a person reinstated pursuant to section 2412‑A, subsection 7 , one year; and [PL 2007, c. 531, §6 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 531, §10 (AFF).] B. For a person reinstated pursuant to this section, one year if the person has one OUI offense, 2 years if the person has 2 OUI offenses, 4 years if the person has 3 OUI offenses or is reinstated pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph D and 6 years if the person has 4 or more OUI offenses. [PL 2013, c. 389, §5 (AMD).] A person whose license is suspended as a result of a conviction or adjudication pursuant to this subsection is not entitled to the issuance of any type of license until the suspension period has expired. [PL 2013, c. 389, §5 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 111 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 111
29-A §111. Hearings; fees of witnesses; summary process
Status: in_force

In the administration of the laws relative to vehicles and to the operators and the operation thereof, the Secretary of State or a deputy may conduct hearings, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and order the production of books and papers, and for the purposes mentioned in this Title may issue all processes necessary for the performance of the Secretary of State's duties. The fees for travel and attendance of witnesses are the same as for witnesses before the Superior Court and must be paid by the State out of vehicle registration fees upon certificates of the Secretary of State filed with the State Controller. The Superior Court, on the petition of the Secretary of State, may issue summary process to enforce the lawful orders of the Secretary of State in any matter. Hearings conducted by the Secretary of State must be as provided by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]