29-A M.R.S. § 1751 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1751
29-A §1751. Motor vehicle inspection
Status: in_force

1. Inspection required. Except as provided in this chapter or section 2307, subsection 1 , a motor vehicle required to be registered in this State must have an annual inspection. A person may have a motor vehicle inspected more frequently. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Equipment subject to inspection. The following equipment is subject to inspection: A. Body components; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Brakes; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Exhaust system; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Glazing; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. Horn; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. Lights and directional signals; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] G. Rearview mirrors; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] H. Reflectors; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] I. Running gear; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] J. Safety seat belts on 1966 and subsequent models; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] K. Steering mechanism; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] L. Tires; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] M. Windshield wipers; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] N. Catalytic converter on 1983 and subsequent models; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] O. Filler neck restriction on 1983 and subsequent models. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2-A. Enhanced inspection. Beginning January 1, 1999, a motor vehicle that is required to be registered in Cumberland County and that is subject to inspection pursuant to subsection 1 must have an annual enhanced inspection. The following equipment is subject to inspection: A. Equipment subject to inspection pursuant to subsection 2 ; [PL 1997, c. 786, §1 (NEW).] B. The fuel tank cap on 1974 and subsequent models of gasoline-powered vehicles; and [PL 1997, c. 786, §1 (NEW).] C. The on-board diagnostic system on 1996 and subsequent models. [PL 1997, c. 786, §1 (NEW).] A motor vehicle that is not required to be registered in Cumberland County may have an enhanced inspection under this subsection. [PL 1997, c. 786, §1 (NEW).]

3. Inspection fee. [PL 2001, c. 234, §1 (RP).]

3-A. Inspection fees. An inspection station may charge the following fees: A. For inspections performed under subsection 2 , the fee may not be more than $12.50; [PL 2001, c. 234, §2 (NEW).] B. For inspections of pre-1996 model vehicles performed under subsection 2‑A , the fee may not be more than $15.50; and [PL 2001, c. 234, §2 (NEW).] C. For inspections of 1996 and subsequent model vehicles performed under subsection 2‑A , the fee may not be more than $18.50. [PL 2001, c. 234, §2 (NEW).] The inspection fee is payable whether the vehicle passes inspection or not. [PL 2001, c. 234, §2 (NEW).]

4. Implementation. The enhanced inspection required by subsection 2‑A must be implemented as follows. A. The fuel tank cap is subject to inspection beginning January 1, 1999. [PL 1997, c. 786, §3 (NEW).] B. The on-board diagnostic system is subject to inspection beginning January 1, 2000. A motor vehicle may not fail inspection for failure to meet the inspection standard for the on-board diagnostic system until January 1, 2001. [PL 1997, c. 786, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 786, §3 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1858 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1858
29-A §1858. Abandonment of vehicle on public way
Status: in_force

Abandonment of a vehicle on a public way is a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $250 must be assessed. A person who is found to have abandoned a vehicle under this section is responsible for any towing or other charges that are directly related to the abandonment of the vehicle. [PL 2007, c. 150, §8 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2552 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2552
29-A §2552. Immediate revocation; duration of revocation
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Title 4, section 152, subsection 9 and Title 5, sections 10003 and 10051 , the Secretary of State shall immediately revoke, without preliminary hearing, the license to operate a motor vehicle of an habitual offender. [PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §49 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]

The revocation under this section is indefinite. A license may not be issued to an habitual offender until after the minimum periods specified in section 2554 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2557-A
29-A §2557-A. Operating after habitual offender revocation
Status: in_force

1. Operating after habitual offender revocation. A person commits operating after habitual offender revocation if that person: A. Operates a motor vehicle on a public way, as defined in Title 17‑A, section 505, subsection 2 , when that person's license to operate a motor vehicle has been revoked under this subchapter or former Title 29, chapter 18‑A and that person: (1) Has received written notice of the revocation from the Secretary of State; (2) Has been orally informed of the revocation by a law enforcement officer; (3) Has actual knowledge of the revocation; or (4) Is a person to whom written notice was sent in accordance with section 2482 or former Title 29, section 2241, subsection 4; or [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).] B. After having one or more prior convictions for violating former section 2557 , this section or section 2558 , violates section 2412‑A . [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

2. Penalties. The following penalties apply. A. A person is guilty of a Class D crime if the person violates subsection 1 and: (1) The person has not been convicted for operating after revocation under this section or under former Title 29, section 2298 within the previous 10 years; and (2) The person has not received an OUI conviction within the previous 10 years. The minimum fine for a Class D crime under this paragraph is $500 and the minimum term of imprisonment is 30 days, neither of which may be suspended by the court. [PL 2009, c. 54, §5 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. C, §§2, 3 (AFF).] B. A person is guilty of a Class C crime if the person violates subsection 1 and: (1) The person has one conviction for operating after revocation under this section or under former Title 29, section 2298 within the previous 10 years; or (2) The person has one OUI conviction within the previous 10 years. The minimum fine for a Class C crime under this paragraph is $1,000 and the minimum term of imprisonment is 6 months, neither of which may be suspended by the court. [PL 2009, c. 54, §5 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. C, §§2, 3 (AFF).] C. A person is guilty of a Class C crime if the person violates subsection 1 and: (1) The person has 2 convictions for operating after revocation under this section or under former Title 29, section 2298 within the previous 10 years; or (2) The person has 2 OUI convictions within the previous 10 years. The minimum fine for a Class C crime under this paragraph is $1,000 and the minimum term of imprisonment is 9 months plus a day, neither of which may be suspended by the court. [PL 2009, c. 54, §5 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. C, §§2, 3 (AFF).] D. A person is guilty of a Class C crime if the person violates subsection 1 and: (1) The person has 3 or more convictions for operating after revocation under this section or under former Title 29, section 2298 within the previous 10 years; or (2) The person has 3 or more OUI convictions within the previous 10 years. The minimum fine for a Class C crime under this paragraph is $1,000 and the minimum term of imprisonment is 2 years, neither of which may be suspended by the court. [PL 2009, c. 54, §5 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. C, §§2, 3 (AFF).] [PL 2009, c. 54, §5 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. C, §§2, 3 (AFF).]

3. Strict liability. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

4. Relief from habitual offender status. The Secretary of State may not grant relief from habitual offender status under section 2554 until at least 3 years have passed after the original date scheduled for eligibility to apply for relief of that status. [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

5. Presumption of identity. If the name and date of birth of a person being prosecuted are the same as those of the habitual offender whose privilege to operate has been suspended, it is prima facie evidence that it is the same person. [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]

6. Notice to Secretary of State. A law enforcement officer who has arrested a person for or charged a person with violating this section shall notify the Secretary of State of that action. [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §11 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 465 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 465
29-A §465. Loss of registration plates
Status: in_force

1. Loss of registration plates. If a registration plate is lost or the number becomes mutilated or illegible, the owner or person in control of the vehicle shall immediately place a temporary substitute number plate bearing the registration number on the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Conformity with registration plate required. A temporary plate must conform to the registration plate and be displayed as nearly as possible as a regular registration plate. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Report. Within 24 hours after loss or mutilation of registration plates, a person shall notify the Secretary of State and apply for new registration plates. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Reissue. If satisfied as to the truth of the facts stated in the application, the Secretary of State shall supply new registration plates on payment of a fee of $5 for each plate. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. One of a set. Whenever one of a set of registration plates is lost and a new set is issued, the remaining plate must be returned to the Secretary of State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Registration plate lost in transit. If registration plates are lost in transit and the applicant certifies in an affidavit that the plates have not been received, and that if they are received the applicant will return them, the Secretary of State after investigation may furnish the applicant with a 2nd set of plates without additional charge. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Applicability. This section does not apply to dealers and transporters. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1905 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1905
29-A §1905. Rear lights
Status: in_force

1. Requirement. Except as provided in subsection 3 , a motor vehicle with 3 or more wheels or a tiny home, trailer or semitrailer must have on the rear 2 lights, one on each side of the axis, each capable of displaying a red light visible for a distance of at least 100 feet behind the vehicle. [PL 2019, c. 650, §13 (AMD).]

2. Vehicles used in conjunction. When a vehicle is used in conjunction with another vehicle, only the last must carry the lights. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Vehicles manufactured with one rear light. If a vehicle was manufactured with only a single rear light, that light is sufficient if the light complies with the visibility requirement and is in the center or to the left of the vehicle's axis. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. 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. § 1402-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1402-A
29-A §1402-A. Anatomical gifts
Status: in_force

1. Statement on anatomical gifts. [PL 2007, c. 601, §3 (RP); PL 2007, c. 601, §9 (AFF).]

1-A. Anatomical gifts. A licensee or, beginning January 1, 2010, a nondriver identification card holder under section 1410 may make an anatomical gift under Title 22, chapter 710‑B during the process of obtaining and renewing a license or nondriver identification card. After January 1, 2010, a licensee or nondriver identification card holder may make an anatomical gift in the periods between license and nondriver identification card renewals by requesting that the licensee or nondriver identification card holder be included in or eliminated from the Maine Organ Donor Registry. [PL 2007, c. 601, §4 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 601, §9 (AFF).]

2. Organ donor decal, code or notation. [PL 2007, c. 601, §5 (RP); PL 2007, c. 601, §9 (AFF).]

2-A. Organ and tissue donor notation. The Secretary of State shall print the license or nondriver identification card with a distinctive code or notation indicating the licensee's or card holder's inclusion in the Maine Organ Donor Registry. [PL 2007, c. 601, §6 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 601, §9 (AFF).]

3. Information on organ and tissue donation. The Secretary of State shall make available information on organ and tissue donation to license applicants and holders. The Secretary of State shall also make information on organ and tissue donation available in offices of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. [PL 1997, c. 233, §1 (NEW).]

4. Anatomical gift coordination. In order to coordinate the donation of anatomical gifts and the receipt and transplantation of organs and tissues, beginning July 1, 2004, the Secretary of State shall perform the following duties. A. The Secretary of State shall modify its existing database system to maintain the Maine Organ Donor Registry, referred to in this section as "the registry." The Secretary of State shall include information on donors who indicate their intention to donate through the Office of the Secretary of State. [PL 2003, c. 394, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 394, §6 (AFF).] B. [PL 2011, c. 168, §2 (RP).] C. Information maintained in the registry must be made available through a secure site on the Internet, designed to guard donor and family privacy, to federally designated organ procurement organizations as necessary for the coordination of receipt of anatomical gifts and coordination of transplantation of organs and tissues. [PL 2003, c. 394, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 394, §6 (AFF).] D. [PL 2011, c. 168, §3 (RP).] E. Notwithstanding Title 22, section 1711‑C and any other provision of law to the contrary, a health care provider licensed in this State to provide primary health care shall provide information to a federally designated organ procurement organization regarding a patient who has indicated a willingness to become an organ donor under this section, Title 18‑C, Article 5, Part 8 or Title 22, chapter 710‑B if such information is provided in accordance with professional standards applicable to organ donation. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §82 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §82 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

5. Effect. An expression of willingness to make an anatomical gift under this section has the same effect as a designation under Title 18‑C, Article 5, Part 8 or Title 22, chapter 710‑B . Revocation or suspension of the right to drive under this chapter does not affect the expressed willingness of a person to make an anatomical gift under this section. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §83 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2383 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2383
29-A §2383. Crossing of public way
Status: in_force

1. Authorization. The following, by a contract with the abutting landowners at the designated crossing, may authorize the crossing of ways by vehicles or objects having an excessive length, width, height or weight: A. The Department of Transportation for state aid highways and other ways maintained by the department; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Municipal officers for ways within the municipality; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The county commissioners for county roads in the unorganized territory. [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. Contract. A contract must contain at least the following: A. The term, including a term of years, for which the authorization remains valid; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Provisions for reimbursement to the authorizing agency for costs of repair or maintenance of the way arising out of the use of the crossing; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Other terms and conditions for safety, grading and maintenance. [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. Scope. A contract grants authority to use the crossing to the abutting landowners at the point of crossing and to those using the crossing with the landowner's permission. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2105 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2105
29-A §2105. Vehicle with no identification marks
Status: in_force

A person commits a Class D crime if that person knowingly buys, sells, receives, disposes of, conceals or possesses a motor vehicle, semitrailer or trailer from which the manufacturer's serial number or other distinguishing number or mark has been removed or altered to conceal or misrepresent the identity of the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1305 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1305
29-A §1305. Temporary licenses
Status: in_force

1. Issuance of temporary licenses. The Secretary of State may issue a temporary license to an applicant. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Requirements. The Secretary of State may require the applicant to: A. Successfully pass a complete examination; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Hold a valid or recently expired driver's license from another state or country. [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. Duration. A temporary license permits the applicant to operate a motor vehicle on a public way for not more than 60 days. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 408 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 408
29-A §408. Vehicles reported stolen
Status: in_force

When the Secretary of State receives an application for registration of a vehicle previously reported as stolen, the Secretary of State shall notify the owner of that vehicle. The Secretary of State may withhold registration for further investigation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1920 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1920
29-A §1920. Vehicle frame height
Status: in_force

1. Minimum and maximum frame end heights. A motor vehicle may not be operated on a public way or receive a certificate of inspection with a frame end height of less than 10 inches or with the frame end height lower than the vehicle was originally manufactured if originally manufactured to be less than 10 inches. A motor vehicle may not be operated on a public way or receive a certificate of inspection with a maximum frame end height based on the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating that is greater than: A. [PL 2005, c. 276, §2 (RP).] B. For a vehicle of 4,500 pounds and less, 24 inches in the front and 26 inches in the rear; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. For a vehicle of 4,501 pounds to 7,500 pounds, 28 inches in the front and 30 inches in the rear; [PL 2019, c. 335, §2 (AMD).] D. For a vehicle of 7,501 pounds to 10,000 pounds, 30 inches in the front and 32 inches in the rear; [PL 2019, c. 335, §2 (AMD).] E. For a vehicle of 10,001 pounds to 11,500 pounds, 31 inches in the front and 33 inches in the rear; and [PL 2019, c. 335, §3 (AMD).] F. For a vehicle of 11,501 pounds to 13,000 pounds, 32 inches in the front and 34 inches in the rear. [PL 2019, c. 335, §4 (NEW).] Measurements must be taken from a level surface to the bottom of the frame end. For the purposes of this subsection, "frame end" means the point at which the frame rail terminates at the bumper assembly. [PL 2019, c. 335, §§2-4 (AMD).]

2. Modifications. A vehicle may not be modified to cause, under normal operation, the vehicle body or chassis to come into contact with the ground, expose the fuel tank to damage from collision or cause the wheels to come in contact with the body. The suspension and tire sizes of a vehicle may be modified pursuant to this chapter and rules established by the Chief of the State Police. [PL 2005, c. 276, §2 (AMD).]

3. Suspension. Except as provided in this subsection or in subsection 2 , an original suspension system may not be disconnected. This section does not prohibit the installation of heavy duty equipment, including shock absorbers and overload springs, or prohibit a person from operating on a public way a motor vehicle with normal wear of the suspension system if normal wear does not affect control of the vehicle. [PL 2005, c. 276, §2 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2253 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2253
29-A §2253. Accidents involving vehicle damage
Status: in_force

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

2. Provide information. The operator shall remain at the scene and provide to the operator or an occupant of the other vehicle: A. The operator's name and address; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The registration number of the operator's vehicle; [PL 2013, c. 291, §2 (AMD).] C. An opportunity to examine the driver's license if the other operator or an occupant so requests and the license is available; and [PL 2013, c. 291, §2 (AMD).] D. Evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility as required by section 1601 if the other operator or an occupant so requests. [PL 2013, c. 291, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 291, §2 (AMD).]

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

4. Dismissal. The clerk of the District Court Violations Bureau or trial court shall dismiss a Violation Summons and Complaint charging a person with a violation of subsection 2, paragraph D if that person: A. Shows the issuing law enforcement officer satisfactory evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility that was in effect at the time of the alleged violation and the issuing officer notifies the violations bureau of that fact; or [PL 2013, c. 291, §2 (NEW).] B. Files a timely answer to a Violation Summons and Complaint alleging a violation of subsection 2, paragraph D and that person presents to the court at the time of trial satisfactory evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility that was in effect at the time of the alleged violation. [PL 2013, c. 291, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 291, §2 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 519 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 519
29-A §519. Registration plates for firefighters
Status: in_force

1. Authority to issue special registration plate. Upon application by an active firefighter whose status is certified by the fire chief, assistant fire chief or acting fire chief appointed or elected pursuant to Title 30-A, section 3153 , the Secretary of State shall issue a special firefighter registration plate. [PL 2005, c. 80, §1 (AMD).]

2. Registration plate design. The Secretary of State may design a numerical registration plate. [PL 1999, c. 470, §5 (AMD).]

3. Use of registration plate. The registration plate may be used on only one motor vehicle with a registered gross weight of not more than 10,000 pounds. [PL 2007, c. 383, §12 (AMD).]

4. Fee for registration plate. An additional one-time fee of $5 is charged for a set of firefighter registration plates. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Recall of registration plate. Except as provided in subsection 6 , when a firefighter ceases to be an active firefighter, the fire chief shall notify the Secretary of State and the Secretary of State shall recall the registration plate. [PL 2005, c. 80, §1 (AMD).]

6. Retired firefighter; retention of registration plate. Upon approval by the fire chief, assistant fire chief or acting fire chief, a retired firefighter may continue to use the registration plates issued under this section. Upon the death of the firefighter, the family of the firefighter may retain the registration plates but may not use them on a vehicle. [PL 2005, c. 80, §1 (NEW).]

7. Firefighter vanity plates. Effective March 1, 2006 the Secretary of State shall issue firefighter registration plates that are also vanity plates. Firefighter registration vanity plates are issued in accordance with section 453 . Firefighter registration vanity plates may not duplicate vanity registration plates in any other class of plate. [PL 2005, c. 80, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 704 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 704
29-A §704. Assignment of security interest
Status: in_force

1. Assignment. A lienholder may assign a security interest to a person other than the owner without affecting the interest of the owner or the validity of the security interest. Except as provided in subsection 5 , a lienholder who assigns a security interest to a person other than the owner must provide notice of the assignment to the Secretary of State within 30 days of the assignment. The notice must include the name, address and telephone number of the assignee, the name of the owner and the certificate of salvage, certificate of lien or certificate of title number. Failure to provide notice to the Secretary of State as required by this subsection is a civil violation for which the Secretary of State may assess a civil penalty of not more than $500 per violation. [PL 2005, c. 234, §1 (AMD).]

2. Obligations continue. A person without notice of an assignment is protected in dealing with the lienholder as the holder of the security interest. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Liability. The lienholder remains liable for an obligation as lienholder until the assignee is named as lienholder on the certificate of title or certificate of salvage. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Endorsement. Except as provided in subsection 5 , the assignee must, in order to perfect the assignment, have a certificate of title, certificate of salvage or certificate of lien issued with the assignee named as lienholder, by delivering to the Secretary of State within 30 days of the assignment the certificate and an assignment by the lienholder named in the certificate in the form the Secretary of State prescribes, together with an application and the required fee. [PL 2005, c. 234, §2 (AMD).]

5. Exceptions. The notice requirement described in subsection 1 and the filing requirement described in subsection 4 do not apply to an assignment of a security interest by a lienholder if the lienholder retains the obligation to perform servicing functions in connection with the security interest. As used in this subsection, "servicing functions" includes, without limitation, the obligations to release the lien or the obligation to obtain the release of lien upon satisfaction of the security interest as provided in section 705 , to furnish information as provided in section 706 , to respond to a request for information concerning the security interest from the Secretary of State and to retain possession of the certificate of title or certificate of salvage. [PL 2005, c. 234, §3 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1758 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1758
29-A §1758. Issuance of sticker; placement on vehicle
Status: in_force

1. Windshield placement. If a motor vehicle meets the inspection standard, an official inspection sticker must be placed in the lower left-hand corner of the windshield or in the center of the windshield in back of the rearview mirror. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Without windshield. If the vehicle is not normally equipped with a windshield, the certificate of inspection must be kept with the registration certificate of the vehicle. This subsection does not apply to motorcycles. [PL 2009, c. 624, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 167, §3 (AFF).]

3. Motorcycles; proof of inspection. If a motorcycle meets the inspection standard, upon payment of applicable inspection fees pursuant to section 1751, subsection 3-A a valid certificate of inspection and an official inspection sticker for the motorcycle must be issued. The certificate of inspection must be kept with the registration certificate of the motorcycle and the official inspection sticker must be affixed to the rear of the motorcycle on the registration plate. A. [PL 2011, c. 167, §2 (RP); PL 2011, c. 167, §3, 7 (AFF).] B. [PL 2011, c. 167, §2 (RP); PL 2011, c. 167, §3, 7 (AFF).] The official inspection sticker must be located so that it is completely and clearly visible from the rear of the motorcycle. If the registration plate is reassigned to another motorcycle pursuant to section 463, subsection 4 , the certificate of inspection and the official inspection sticker expire upon reassignment. [PL 2011, c. 167, §2 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 167, §3, 7 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2103 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2103
29-A §2103. Fraud or falsity on documents
Status: in_force

1. Material misstatement of fact. A person commits a Class E crime if that person knowingly: A. Makes a material misstatement of fact on an application or document submitted in support of an application for a license, certificate, permit, examination, identification card, use decal, placard or any other document requesting action from the Secretary of State; or [PL 1997, c. 178, §2 (NEW).] B. Displays to a law enforcement officer or to the Secretary of State evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility that is fictitious or fraudulently altered. [PL 1997, c. 178, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 178, §2 (AMD).]

2. Deception. A person commits a Class E crime if that person knowingly substitutes, or knowingly causes another to substitute, as that person's, another's registration certificate, number plate, driver's license or permit, identification card, fuel use or highway use permit or decal or a placard for an examination or application. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Suspension. On receipt of an attested copy of a court record of conviction or other sufficient evidence of a violation of subsection 1 or 2 , the Secretary of State shall immediately revoke every license, certificate, permit or decal issued to that person. These documents must be surrendered to the Secretary of State on demand. Fees paid for these documents may not be refunded. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Printing or reproduction of motor vehicle document. A person commits a Class D crime if that person prints, prepares, reproduces, sells or transfers without the written consent of the Secretary of State a paper or document in the form of a certificate of registration, driver's license or any other certificate, permit, license or form used by the Secretary of State in administering this Title. Notwithstanding this subsection, a person may photocopy without the written consent of the Secretary of State: A. A certificate of registration solely for record-keeping purposes; [PL 2003, c. 568, §1 (NEW).] B. A driver's license solely for proof of identification for the consummation of a financial transaction conducted by either the driver or the driver's attorney; [PL 2019, c. 183, §1 (AMD).] C. A driver's license solely to verify that a commercial driver's license has been issued and only if the person making the photocopy is an employer; or [PL 2003, c. 568, §1 (NEW).] D. A driver's license solely for motor vehicle loaner and demonstration purposes pursuant to sections 1002 and 1003 . [PL 2003, c. 568, §1 (NEW).] Any photocopy or other electronic copy of a driver's license or certificate of registration permitted under this subsection must be kept in a secure, nonpublic location and, unless permitted pursuant to another applicable law, may not be published, reproduced, distributed or disclosed for any other purpose. [PL 2019, c. 183, §1 (AMD).]

5. Aggravated misstatement of fact. A person commits aggravated misstatement of fact if that person: A. Uses documents of another person without the other person's consent in committing a violation of subsection 1 or 2 ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Obtains a document, decal or placard in a fictitious name; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Obtains a document, decal or placard in another person's name and, as a result of use of the material, the other person receives one or more summonses or is arrested, indicted or convicted of an offense not committed by the other person; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Obtains a driver's license through violation of subsection 1 or 2 when the person's operating privileges have been revoked pursuant to chapter 23, subchapter V or have been suspended pursuant to this Title or an order of a court; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. Uses material obtained through violation of subsection 1 or 2 in the commission of a crime or a civil violation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] Aggravated misstatement of fact is a Class D crime. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1302 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1302
29-A §1302. Minors
Status: in_force

1. Authorization. The Secretary of State may not accept the application for a license of a minor unless the application is: A. Signed by a parent or guardian; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Signed by the spouse of the minor, provided the spouse is 18 years of age or older; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. When the minor has no parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the age of 18 years of age, signed by the employer of the minor if that employer is 18 years of age or older; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Accompanied by an attested copy of a court order of emancipation under Title 15, section 3506‑A . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Suspension. If a person who has signed the application files with the Secretary of State a notarized written request that the license be suspended, the Secretary of State shall, pursuant to chapter 23 , suspend the license without hearing. A suspension under this section may not be construed against the minor in any manner. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2251 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2251
29-A §2251. Accident reports
Status: in_force

1. Definition. As used in this section, "reportable accident" means an accident on a public way or a place where public traffic may reasonably be anticipated, resulting in bodily injury or death to a person or apparent property damage of $2,000 or more. Apparent property damage under this subsection must be based upon the market value of the necessary repairs and may not be limited to the current value of the vehicle or property. [PL 2023, c. 27, §1 (AMD).]

2. Report required. A reportable accident must be reported immediately by the quickest means of communication to a state police officer, or to the nearest state police field office, or to the sheriff's office, or to a deputy sheriff, within the county in which the accident occurred, or to the office of the police department, or to an officer, of the municipality in which the accident occurred. The accident must be reported by: A. The operator of an involved vehicle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A person acting for the operator; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. If the operator is unknown, the owner of an involved vehicle having knowledge of the accident. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [RR 1995, c. 2, §71 (COR).]

3. Form. The Chief of the State Police: A. Shall prepare and supply forms and approve the format for electronic submission for reports that require sufficiently detailed information to disclose the cause, conditions, persons and vehicles involved, including information to permit the Secretary of State to determine whether the requirement for proof of financial responsibility is inapplicable; [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §35 (RPR).] B. Shall receive, tabulate and analyze accident reports; [PL 2003, c. 434, §23 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).] B-1. Shall send all accident reports to the Secretary of State; and [PL 2003, c. 434, §23 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).] C. May publish statistical information on the number, cause and location of accidents. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §35 (AMD).]

4. Investigation. A law enforcement officer who investigates a reportable accident shall: A. Interview participants and witnesses; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Within 5 days from the time of notification of the accident, transmit an electronic report or the original written report containing all available information to the Chief of the State Police. [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §36 (RPR).] Every reported accident must be promptly investigated. If the accident results in serious bodily injury or death of any person, the investigation must be conducted by an officer who has met the training standards of a full-time law enforcement officer. A law enforcement officer who investigates an accident involving a bus or truck with a gross vehicle weight rating or a registered weight in excess of 10,000 pounds that results in the death of any person shall request a certified accident reconstructionist and the Bureau of State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit to assist in the investigation of the accident. The Attorney General shall designate an assistant attorney general familiar with federal commercial vehicle laws and regulations to serve as a resource to any district attorney who initiates a prosecution arising from an accident involving a bus or truck with a gross vehicle weight rating or a registered weight in excess of 10,000 pounds that results in the death of any person. [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §36 (AMD).]

5. Forty-eight-hour report. [PL 2003, c. 434, §25 (RP); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]

6. Financial responsibility information. The owner or operator of a vehicle involved in an accident shall furnish additional relevant information as the Secretary of State requires to determine the applicability of the requirement of proof of financial responsibility. The Secretary of State may rely on the accuracy of the information until there is reason to believe that the information is erroneous. [PL 2003, c. 434, §26 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]

7. Report information. An accident report made by an investigating officer or a report made by an operator as required by subsection 2 is for the purposes of statistical analysis and accident prevention. A report or statement contained in the accident report, or a report as required by subsection 2 , a statement made or testimony taken at a hearing before the Secretary of State held under section 2483 , or a decision made as a result of that report, statement or testimony may not be admitted in evidence in any trial, civil or criminal, arising out of the accident. A report may be admissible in evidence solely to prove compliance with this section. Notwithstanding subsection 7‑A , the Chief of the State Police may disclose the date, time and location of the accident and the names and addresses of operators, owners, injured persons, witnesses and the investigating officer. On written request, the chief may furnish a photocopy of the investigating officer's report at the expense of the person making the request. The cost of furnishing a copy of the report is not subject to the limitations of Title 1, section 408‑A . [PL 2011, c. 662, §18 (AMD).]

7-A. Accident report database; public dissemination of accident report data. Data contained in an accident report database maintained, administered or contributed to by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police must be treated as follows. A. For purposes of this subsection, the following terms have the following meanings. (1) "Data" means information existing in an electronic medium and contained in an accident report database. (2) "Nonpersonally identifying accident report data" means any data in an accident report that are not personally identifying accident report data. (3) "Personally identifying accident report data" means: (a) An individual's name, residential and post office box mailing address, social security number, date of birth and driver's license number; (b) A vehicle registration plate number; (c) An insurance policy number; (d) Information contained in any free text data field of an accident report; and (e) Any other information contained in a data field of an accident report that may be used to identify a person. [PL 2011, c. 654, §8 (AMD).] B. Except as provided in paragraph B‑1 and Title 16, section 805‑A, subsection 1, paragraph F , the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police may not publicly disseminate personally identifying accident report data that are contained in an accident report database maintained, administered or contributed to by the Bureau of State Police. Such data are not public records for the purposes of Title 1, chapter 13 . [PL 2023, c. 235, §9 (AMD).] B-1. The Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police may disseminate a vehicle registration plate number contained in an accident report database maintained, administered or contributed to by the Bureau of State Police to a person only if that person provides the Bureau of State Police an affidavit stating that the person will not: (1) Use a vehicle registration plate number to identify or contact a person; or (2) Disseminate a vehicle registration plate number to another person. [PL 2011, c. 654, §8 (NEW).] C. The Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police may publicly disseminate nonpersonally identifying accident report data that are contained in an accident report database maintained, administered or contributed to by the Bureau of State Police. The cost of furnishing a copy of such data is not subject to the limitations of Title 1, section 408‑A . [PL 2011, c. 662, §19 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 235, §9 (AMD).]

8. Violation. A person commits a Class E crime if that person: A. Is required to make an oral or written report and knowingly fails to do so within the time required; [PL 2001, c. 360, §15 (AMD).] B. Is an operator involved in a reportable accident and knowingly fails to give a correct name and address when requested by an officer at the scene; [PL 2011, c. 654, §9 (AMD).] C. Is the operator involved in a reportable accident or the owner of a vehicle involved in a reportable accident and knowingly fails to produce the vehicle or, if the vehicle is operational, return it to the scene when requested by the investigating officer; or [PL 2011, c. 654, §9 (AMD).] D. Obtains a vehicle registration plate number pursuant to subsection 7‑A, paragraph B‑1 and knowingly uses that vehicle registration plate number to identify or contact a person or knowingly disseminates that vehicle registration plate number to another person. [PL 2011, c. 654, §9 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 654, §9 (AMD).]

9. Prima facie evidence. The absence of notice to a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction where the accident occurred is prima facie evidence of failure to report an accident. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

10. Suspension. The Secretary of State may suspend or revoke the motor vehicle driver's license and certificate of registration of a person who is required to make a report and fails to do so or who fails to provide the information required by the Secretary of State. [PL 2003, c. 434, §28 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]

11. Exemption. The operator of a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle as defined by Title 12, section 13001 , unless the all-terrain vehicle is registered for highway use by the Secretary of State under this Title, is exempt from the reporting requirements of subsection 2 . [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. B, §10 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]

12. Vulnerable users. A law enforcement officer who investigates a reportable accident involving a vulnerable user or an incident resulting in bodily injury or death to a vulnerable user and who has probable cause to believe that a traffic infraction, civil violation or criminal violation is connected to that accident or incident shall inform a district attorney of relevant jurisdiction about the investigation within 5 days of initiating the investigation. The law enforcement officer shall submit a final accident report to that district attorney including any evidence relevant to the potential prosecution of an alleged criminal violation or civil violation resulting from the investigation as soon as is practicable and no later than 60 days after the accident or incident. A law enforcement officer may submit any additional evidence as soon as it becomes available after the submission of the final accident report. Nothing in this subsection precludes evidence submitted later than 60 days after the accident or incident from being used in the prosecution of a criminal violation or civil violation. Failure of a law enforcement officer to inform a district attorney in accordance with this subsection does not affect any authority of a district attorney to take any action or preclude a private citizen from notifying a district attorney about an accident or incident. [PL 2021, c. 379, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2053 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2053
29-A §2053. Right-of-way
Status: in_force

1. Keeping right. When operators of vehicles approach each other from opposite directions, each must travel to the right of the center of the travel portion of the public way to allow the other to pass without interference. When it is unsafe or difficult to pass without interference, an operator must stop at a reasonable time and convenient place, to allow the other to pass. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Slow-moving vehicles. An operator of a vehicle moving slowly shall keep the vehicle as close as practicable to the right-hand boundary of the public way, and allow faster moving vehicles reasonably free passage to the left. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Public intersections. The operator of a vehicle at intersecting public ways has the right-of-way over a vehicle on the operator's left, and must yield right-of-way to one on its right, except: A. At a roundabout, traffic circle or rotary; or [PL 2021, c. 239, §6 (AMD).] B. When otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2021, c. 239, §6 (AMD).]

4. Private to public intersection. An operator of a vehicle entering a public way from a private way must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle on the public way or to a pedestrian. After yielding, the operator of the vehicle must proceed cautiously. For the purposes of this subsection, "private way" means any way or road access onto a public way, including an alley, driveway or entrance. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Vehicle turning left. An operator of a vehicle who intends to turn left must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction when the approaching vehicle is within the intersection or so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Traffic circles, roundabouts or rotaries. The operator of a vehicle: A. Approaching a traffic circle, roundabout or rotary shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle already within the traffic circle, roundabout or rotary unless otherwise regulated by a law enforcement officer or by traffic control devices; [PL 2021, c. 239, §7 (AMD).] B. Entering, circulating around and exiting a traffic circle, roundabout or rotary may drive only to the right of the center traffic island of a roundabout, mini-roundabout, rotary or traffic circle and shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle on the operator's left; [PL 2021, c. 239, §7 (AMD).] C. May not drive on or across the center part of a rotary, roundabout or traffic circle, except that the wheels of a semitrailer or trailer may cross the center part as long as the wheels of the towing vehicle do not cross the center part, or, in the case of a mini-roundabout, may drive across a traversable center traffic island only if the operator is operating a combination vehicle or a bus; [PL 2021, c. 239, §7 (AMD).] D. May not travel in a traffic circle, roundabout or rotary beyond 2 exit points in the outside lane; and [PL 2021, c. 239, §7 (NEW).] E. Shall obey all signs and markings on the pavement lawfully placed at the traffic circle, roundabout or rotary. [PL 2021, c. 239, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 239, §7 (AMD).]

7. Traffic islands. An operator of a vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island must drive only to the right of the island. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

8. Highway construction and maintenance areas. An operator of a vehicle must yield the right-of-way to an authorized vehicle or person actually engaged in work on a public way: A. Within a construction or maintenance area indicated by official traffic control devices; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. When the vehicle displays flashing lights meeting the requirements of section 2054 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

9. Yield to transit buses. An operator of a vehicle on a public way that has a maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less shall yield the right-of-way to a transit bus traveling in the same direction as the vehicle if: A. The transit bus is equipped with a yield sign on the left side of the rear of the transit bus that illuminates to signal the transit bus is reentering the traffic flow; and [PL 2019, c. 194, §1 (NEW).] B. The driver of the transit bus has illuminated the yield sign and has activated a turn signal to reenter the traffic flow from a bus stop or shoulder on a roadway. [PL 2019, c. 194, §1 (NEW).] For purposes of this subsection, "transit bus" means a bus operated or contracted by the State, a municipality or other political subdivision for the purpose of transporting members of the public from one destination to another but does not include a school bus. [PL 2019, c. 194, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 501 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 501
29-A §501. Fees for registration; motor vehicles
Status: in_force

The annual fees for the registration of motor vehicles must accompany the application for registration and are as follows. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Automobiles; pickup trucks. The fee for an automobile, a pickup truck registered for 6,000 pounds or less or a sport utility vehicle used for the conveyance of passengers or interchangeably for passengers or property is $35. The fee for a pickup truck registered for more than 6,000 pounds but no more than 10,000 pounds is $37. An automobile or sport utility vehicle used for the conveyance of passengers or property is a "combination" vehicle and may be issued a special plate with the word "combination" instead of "Vacationland." A passenger vehicle used under contract with the State, a municipality or a school district to transport students must be designated as "combination." A vehicle owned or operated by parents or legal guardians is exempt from this subsection. Commercial plates may not be issued for or displayed on an automobile. A sport utility vehicle may be registered either as an automobile or a truck. A sport utility vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or combined gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds and used in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise must be registered as a truck according to its actual gross weight as provided in section 504 . The gross weight of a pickup truck registered as provided by this subsection may not exceed 10,000 pounds. An owner of a pickup truck who operates the pickup truck with a gross weight in excess of 10,000 pounds or the pickup truck drawing a semitrailer with a combined gross weight in excess of 10,000 pounds must register the truck as provided in section 504 . A combination of vehicles consisting of a motor vehicle and a camp trailer is not required to be registered for the gross weight of the combination. Beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2025, $10 of the fee must be transferred on a quarterly basis by the Treasurer of State to the TransCap Trust Fund established by Title 30‑A, section 6006‑G . [PL 2025, c. 9, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).]

2. Island vehicles. [PL 1999, c. 660, §2 (RP).]

2-A. Island vehicles, golf carts and low-speed vehicles. The following provisions apply to vehicles operating on islands that have no public ways maintained or supported by the State. A. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , an automobile may be registered for an annual fee of $4. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may be registered for an annual fee of $4. The registrant must show evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 . The municipality may collect an additional $4 fee annually to defray the cost of removing abandoned vehicles or golf carts. [PL 2001, c. 197, §4 (AMD).] B. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may be operated on an island if the governing body of the municipality allows. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may be operated only on a road or street where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may cross, at an intersection, a road or street with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. [PL 2001, c. 197, §4 (AMD).] C. Any person operating a low-speed vehicle or a golf cart on an island must possess a valid driving license in any class. [PL 2001, c. 197, §4 (AMD).] [PL 2001, c. 197, §4 (AMD).]

3. Passenger vehicles for hire. The fee for a passenger vehicle used for hire is double the fee provided in subsection 1 , except that for a passenger vehicle used for hire that is equipped with adaptive equipment to make that vehicle accessible by a person with a disability the fee is the same fee provided in subsection 1 . The Secretary of State may issue a 2nd registration for the same vehicle at no additional fee. [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. BBBB, §1 (AMD).]

4. Funeral coaches. The fee for a private automobile, funeral coach or funeral hearse, used by a licensed practitioner of funeral services under Title 32, chapter 21 , is the fee provided in subsection 1 . The fee for a funeral coach or funeral hearse used for hire for any other purpose is the same as the fee provided in subsection 3 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. School vehicles. The fee for a motor vehicle used only to transport school children to and from school is the same as the fee in subsection 1 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Buses. [PL 2011, c. 356, §7 (RP).]

7. Temporary registration permit. The Secretary of State may issue a temporary registration permit for the purpose of moving certain vehicles otherwise required to be registered or for a tiny home as follows. A. A temporary registration permit is limited in use for transportation of a vehicle after sale, transportation necessary for service or repairs of a vehicle, occasional seasonal relocation of a vehicle or occasional transportation necessary for the relocation of a tiny home: (1) Between the points of origin and destination and intermediate points, as set forth in the permit; or (2) From the point of origin to the destination and back to the point of origin, including any intermediate points, as set forth in the permit. [PL 2023, c. 257, §8 (AMD).] B. A temporary registration permit is for the transit of the vehicle only. The vehicle may not be used for the transportation of passengers or property, for compensation or otherwise, unless specifically authorized on the temporary registration permit. If the vehicle is a chartered bus that is not covered by a reciprocity agreement with the state or country of registration, the Secretary of State may authorize transportation of passengers. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The Secretary of State may not issue a temporary registration permit that is valid for longer than 10 days from the effective date of the registration. [PL 2007, c. 177, §2 (AMD).] D. The fee for a temporary registration permit issued under paragraph A, subparagraph (1) is $12. The fee for a temporary registration permit issued under paragraph A , subparagraph (2) is $25. [PL 2007, c. 177, §3 (AMD).] E. The temporary registration permit must be carried in the vehicle at all times. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. A person who operates or moves a vehicle outside the routes specified in the temporary registration permit commits a traffic infraction and may not be fined less than $25 nor more than $200. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] G. [PL 2023, c. 634, §6 (RP).] H. A temporary registration plate may not be used on a house trailer or mobile home unless the operator of the vehicle possesses the written certificate from the tax collector required by section 1002, subsection 9 . [PL 2021, c. 216, §13 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 634, §6 (AMD).]

8. Special permit. The Secretary of State may issue, on application and the payment of a fee of $4, a special registration permit authorizing the limited operation on the highway of self-propelled golf carts, lawn mowers, ATV's and other similar vehicles with restrictions and limitations of use that minimize the danger to the operator. The following provisions apply to special registration permits. A. A special registration permit is valid until March 1st of the next calendar year. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A driver's license is not required for operation under this subsection. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Vehicles registered under this subsection are exempt from the laws regulating the inspection of motor vehicles. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. A person under the age of 15 years may not operate a vehicle under this subsection on a public way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. Operation of an ATV is limited to agricultural purposes in connection with a farm and to operation from or to the premises where kept, from or to a farm lot or between farm lots used for farm purposes by the ATV owner. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §6 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).]

9. Attached vehicles. A deputy sheriff with a writ of attachment may move the attached motor vehicle to a place of storage without registration or registration permit as long as the county has insurance as required by chapter 13 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

10. Off-highway vehicles. The Secretary of State may issue, on application and the payment of a fee of $27, a special registration permit authorizing the limited operation on a way of trucks, truck tractors, Class B special mobile equipment, trailers and semitrailers that are otherwise used exclusively for off-highway purposes. The following provisions apply to registration permits issued pursuant to this subsection. A. A registration permit may not be granted unless the applicant presents a written certificate from the tax collector of the municipality from which the vehicle is being moved identifying the vehicle and stating that all personal property taxes applicable to the vehicle, including those for the current year, have been paid or that the vehicle is exempt from those taxes. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Highway use is limited to travel to and from garages for the purpose of obtaining repairs or maintenance or travel from one job site to another job site. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The registration permit may not authorize transporting property or passengers, except that a truck or truck tractor may draw an empty trailer or semitrailer. [PL 2007, c. 38, §1 (AMD).] D. A registration permit is valid until March 1st of the next calendar year. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. A vehicle issued a registration permit pursuant to this subsection is exempt from inspection requirements. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. The registration permit must be in the vehicle when the vehicle is operated on the highway. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] G. Trailers and semitrailers must be moved during daytime hours. [PL 2007, c. 38, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 38, §1 (AMD).]

11. Low-speed vehicles. The Secretary of State may issue a registration for a low-speed vehicle upon application and payment of an annual fee of $25. The registrant must provide a certificate of title required by section 651 , proof of financial responsibility required by section 1601 and evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 . A low-speed vehicle registered under this section is issued a registration plate with the word "low-speed" instead of "Vacationland." The Secretary of State may issue a facsimile plate for a 60-day period. [PL 2003, c. 397, §3 (NEW).]

12. Autocycles. [PL 2009, c. 55, §2 (NEW); MRSA T. 29-A §501, sub-§12 (RP).]

12-A. Autocycles. [PL 2011, c. 556, §5 (NEW); MRSA T. 29-A §501, sub-§12-A (RP).]

13. Autocycles. The Secretary of State may issue a registration for an autocycle upon application and payment of an annual fee of $21. The registrant must provide a certificate of title required by section 651 , proof of financial responsibility required by section 1601 and evidence of payment of the excise tax as required by Title 36, section 1482, subsection 1, paragraph C . An autocycle registered under this section is issued a registration plate with the word "autocycle" instead of "Vacationland." The Secretary of State may issue a facsimile plate for a 60-day period. [PL 2019, c. 345, §3 (NEW).]

A person possessing or applying for a registration certificate and a set of gold star family registration plates pursuant to section 524‑B is exempt from registration fees under this section for the motor vehicle registered or to be registered. [PL 2019, c. 390, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2058 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2058
29-A §2058. Through ways
Status: in_force

1. Designation. The Department of Transportation may designate a state or state aid highway as a "through way." The Department of Transportation, after notice, may revoke any such designation. Municipal officers may designate a way under their jurisdiction as a "through way." [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Signs. A through way designation is not effective until suitable warning signs or signals are erected. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Intersection. For the purpose of this section, a way joining a through way at an angle, whether or not crossing, is deemed to intersect the through way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Other stop signs. The Department of Transportation or municipal officers may designate an intersection as a stop intersection and erect stop signs at one or more entrances. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Yield. The Department of Transportation or municipal officers may erect standard signs requiring operators to yield the right-of-way at certain intersections. A. Yield signs may be designated where it is expedient to allow traffic to move through or into the intersection at a reasonable speed for existing conditions of traffic and visibility, yielding the right-of-way to vehicles or pedestrians approaching from either direction on the intersecting street. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §38 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A vehicle approaching on a through way so as to arrive at an intersection at approximately the same instant as a vehicle approaching on another way has the right-of-way. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §38 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §38 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

6. Procedure. A through way designation pursuant to this section is exempt from the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 558-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 558-A
29-A §558-A. Violation of provisions of subchapter
Status: in_force

1. Crimes; penalties. Except as provided in subsections 2 to 4 , a person commits a crime if that person: A. In fact violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime that is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A ; [PL 2013, c. 530, §4 (NEW).] B. Intentionally or knowingly permits a violation of this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2013, c. 530, §4 (NEW).] C. In fact violates any provision of the rules of the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police adopted under section 555 that incorporates by reference 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 391.41 (2007), or as amended, and that violation occurs as a result of the operation of a commercial motor vehicle by a person who has methadone or its metabolite in that person's body. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2013, c. 530, §4 (NEW).] D. Intentionally or knowingly violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter and the violation in fact causes either death or serious bodily injury to a person whose health or safety is protected by the provision violated and the death or serious bodily injury is a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the violation. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2013, c. 530, §4 (NEW).] The maximum fine for a violation of a state rule that adopts by reference the federal regulations found in 49 Code of Federal Regulations and that is not an out-of-service order is $250, and the maximum fine for a violation of a state rule that adopts by reference the federal regulations found in 49 Code of Federal Regulations and that meets the definition of an out-of-service order as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations is $500. For purposes of this subsection, "out-of-service order" means a declaration by a law enforcement officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this subchapter that a driver, a commercial motor vehicle or a motor carrier operation is out of service pursuant to 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 386.72, 392.5, 392.9a, 395.13 or 396.9, or compatible laws, or the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria. [PL 2013, c. 530, §4 (NEW).]

2. Traffic infractions involving federal regulations; violations. The following provisions govern traffic infractions. A. A person may not violate any provision of the rules of the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police adopted under section 555 that incorporates by reference any of the following federal regulations or that is an amended version of any of the following federal regulations: (1) 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 390.21; (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, paragraph C , 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 391.41; (3) 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 392.7, 392.8, 392.9(a), 392.9(b), 392.16, 392.22, 392.24, 392.25, 392.33, 392.71, 392.80 and 392.82; (4) Any section of 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 393; (4-A) 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 395.3(a)(3)(ii), 395.8(a)(2)(ii), 395.8(d) and 395.8(i); or (5) 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 396, except Sections 396.7 and 396.9. [PL 2017, c. 165, §4 (AMD).] B. The following provisions govern penalties for violations of this subsection. (1) A person who violates this subsection commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of $250 must be adjudged. (2) A person who violates this subsection after having previously violated this subsection commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of $500 must be adjudged. [PL 2013, c. 530, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 165, §4 (AMD).]

3. Traffic infractions not involving federal regulations; violations. A person may not violate any provision of the Secretary of State's rules adopted pursuant to section 551 . The following penalties apply to violations of this subsection. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of $250 must be adjudged. [PL 2013, c. 530, §4 (NEW).] B. A person who violates this subsection after having previously violated this subsection commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of $500 must be adjudged. [PL 2013, c. 530, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 530, §4 (NEW).]

4. Civil violations. A person commits a civil violation if that person violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter and the violation is discovered during a compliance review as that term is defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 385.3, unless the compliance review occurs during the course of or as a result of a criminal investigation. A person who violates this subsection is subject to a fine that must be determined with due consideration of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's uniform fine assessment program. A fine imposed may not be greater than the fine amount provided in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's uniform fine assessment program. [PL 2013, c. 530, §4 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 354 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 354
29-A §354. Off-road vehicles
Status: in_force

Off-road vehicles may not be registered in accordance with this Title. Vehicles owned and operated by government entities are not subject to the provisions of this section. [PL 2021, c. 216, §10 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1252 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1252
29-A §1252. Classes
Status: in_force

A license is not valid for the operation of a vehicle unless a class or restriction is indicated on the license. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Classes. There are 3 classes of licenses as follows: A. A Class A license may be issued for the operation of a combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds, if the gross vehicle weight rating or gross weight of the vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. A holder of a Class A license may, with an appropriate endorsement, operate a vehicle in Class B or C; [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).] B. A Class B license may be issued for the operation of a single motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds or such a vehicle towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross weight not in excess of 10,000 pounds. A holder of a Class B license may, with an appropriate endorsement, operate a vehicle in Class C; and [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).] C. A Class C license may be issued for the operation of a single motor vehicle or a combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B license. A holder of a Class C license may, with an appropriate endorsement, operate all vehicles in that class. A Class C license authorizes: (1) A full-time or volunteer member of an organized municipal, state or federal fire department and a law enforcement officer who is a member of an organized municipal, state or federal law enforcement department to operate fire apparatus as described in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 383.3 (2005) and to operate a commercial motor vehicle as a mobile command unit. For purposes of this subparagraph, "mobile command unit" means a motor vehicle designed and used by a law enforcement agency primarily as a command and control platform for emergency response; (2) A person to operate recreational vehicles for personal use; (3) A person to operate commercial motor vehicles for military purposes as required in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 383.3 (2005); (4) A person to operate registered farm motor trucks bearing the letter "F" on the registration plate when the vehicle is: (a) Controlled and operated by a farmer, including operation by the farmer's employees or family members; (b) Used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery or farm supplies to or from a farm; (c) Not used in the operation of a common or contract motor carrier; and (d) Used within 150 miles of the registered owner's farm; (5) A person, employed by a city, town, county, district or other unit of local government created by or pursuant to law that has a total population of 3,000 individuals or less, to operate a commercial motor vehicle within the boundaries of that unit of local government for the purpose of removing snow or ice from a roadway by plowing, sanding or salting, if: (a) The properly licensed employee who ordinarily operates a commercial motor vehicle for those purposes is unable to operate the vehicle; or (b) The employing governmental entity determines that a snow or ice emergency exists that requires additional assistance; or (6) A person to operate a truck registered as an antique automobile, regardless of weight or combination weight, provided the vehicle is used for noncommercial recreational purposes or purposes pursuant to section 101, subsection 3 . [PL 2019, c. 345, §4 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 345, §4 (AMD).]

2. School bus or motorcycle. Operation of a school bus or motorcycle, other than an autocycle, requires a special endorsement on a license. A nonresident school bus driver picking up and discharging school children or driving in conjunction with school-related activities may operate a vehicle with a certificate issued by the Secretary of State. A school bus certificate may be issued only after the applicant has successfully passed the required examination. [PL 2019, c. 345, §5 (AMD).]

3. Mopeds and motorized scooters. A moped or motorized scooter may not be operated: A. By a person who does not possess a valid license of any class or a license specially endorsed to operate a motorcycle or a moped; or [PL 2005, c. 577, §15 (AMD).] B. On an interstate highway or on a way on which a bicycle is prohibited. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 577, §15 (AMD).]

4. Examination. The Secretary of State shall examine an applicant for the class for which the applicant applies. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Immediate examination. [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §12 (AMD); MRSA T. 29-A §1252, sub-§5 (RP).]

6. Endorsement. The Secretary of State shall endorse each license with its class and a special endorsement for specific types of vehicles. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Violation. A person commits a Class E crime if that person operates a vehicle not included within the class of license issued to that person. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

8. Employer's requirements. An employer may impose more stringent or additional qualifications, requirements or examinations than are imposed in this section or may require additional certificates. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2323 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 20 / Section 2323
29-A §2323. Bicyclist and roller skier helmet use; passenger seat use
Status: in_force

1. Use of helmet. A person under 16 years of age who is an operator or a passenger on a bicycle or an operator of roller skis on a public roadway or a public bikeway shall wear a helmet of good fit, positioned properly and fastened securely upon the head by helmet straps. [PL 2009, c. 484, §11 (AMD).]

2. Passenger seat. A bicycle passenger must be seated properly in a bicycle passenger seat. [PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1104 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 1104
29-A §1104. Application for license
Status: in_force

An application for a recycler license must contain the following information in such form as the Secretary of State may prescribe: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Identification. The applicant's name, type of business organization and place of organization; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. History. The qualifications and business history of the applicant and any partner, officer or director; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Criminal and civil record. Whether the applicant has been found guilty of any criminal offense within the past 5 years or has had a judgment of liability in a civil action involving fraud, misrepresentation or conversion. For a corporation or partnership, the application must provide the information required in this subsection for all directors, officers or partners; [PL 1997, c. 776, §34 (AMD).]

4. Place of business. A satisfactory report from a representative of the Secretary of State that the applicant has an established place of business at each business location in the State; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Additional information. Any other information that the Secretary of State requires to implement this section. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2554 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2554
29-A §2554. Relief from habitual offender status
Status: in_force

1. Petition for relief. After 3 years from the date of revocation, a person may petition for relief from habitual offender status. The petition must be presented to the Secretary of State. [PL 2001, c. 514, §2 (AMD).]

2. Grant of relief by Secretary of State. If public safety will not be endangered and the person has complied with the financial responsibility requirements chapter 13, subchapter II , the Secretary of State may relieve the person from status as an habitual offender and restore the person's license on appropriate terms and conditions. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Operating after habitual offender revocation. The Secretary of State may not restore a license if a charge under former section 2557 , section 2557‑A or section 2558 is pending. If the Secretary of State subsequently determines that a license has been restored when a charge under former section 2557 , section 2557‑A or section 2558 was pending, the Secretary of State shall, without hearing, immediately reinstate the revocation and provide notice of the reinstatement. A license may not be issued to a person who has been convicted of a violation of former section 2557, section 2557‑A or section 2558 for a period of at least one year following the conviction or longer as provided under former section 2557, section 2557‑A or section 2558 . [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 752-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 752-A
29-A §752-A. Exempted odometer information
Status: in_force

A vehicle's odometer reading is not required to be disclosed on transfers of the following vehicles: [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §49 (RPR).]

1. Not self-propelled. A vehicle that is not self-propelled; or [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §49 (RPR).]

2. Twenty years old. A vehicle, beginning with model year 2011, that is 20 years old or older. [PL 2021, c. 216, §21 (AMD).]

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Title, the Secretary of State may require odometer information for any vehicle, as set forth in section 752 , upon showing by records or other sufficient evidence that vehicle mileage discrepancies exist. [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §49 (RPR).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1677 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 13 / Section 1677
29-A §1677. Municipal action
Status: in_force

1. Authority restricted. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a municipality or other political subdivision may not adopt an ordinance, regulation or procedure governing the operations of a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a transportation network company driver to provide a prearranged ride or impose a tax or fee on or require a license for a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a transportation network company driver to provide a prearranged ride, except as provided in subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 78, §1 (NEW).]

2. Primary airports. A municipality or other political subdivision operating a public airport that receives scheduled passenger aircraft service and that had more than 20,000 passenger boardings in the previous year, may in a manner that is consistent with the airport's regulation of other prearranged for‑hire transportation services including but not limited to taxicabs and limousines: A. Regulate the parking and traffic flow of transportation network company drivers at the airport; and [PL 2019, c. 78, §1 (NEW).] B. Charge a transportation network company a reasonable fee for each trip to pick up a rider at the airport made by a driver for the transportation network company. [PL 2019, c. 78, §1 (NEW).] For the purposes of this subsection, the term "passenger boardings" means passenger boardings on an aircraft in service at the airport that generate revenue for an airline or the airport. [PL 2019, c. 78, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 953-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 953-A
29-A §953-A. Document fees
Status: in_force

A dealer shall post on a vehicle the dealer is selling any document preparation fee that will be added to the vehicle's sale price. A violation of this section is prima facie evidence of an unfair trade practice and is a violation of Title 5, section 207 . [PL 2023, c. 634, §13 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 513 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 513
29-A §513. Special mobile equipment
Status: in_force

1. Definition. For the purpose of this section, "special mobile equipment" does not include a vehicle that may be used for the conveyance of property except: A. Conveying hand tools or parts used in connection with the operation of that equipment; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Road construction or maintenance machinery transporting earth on that portion of the highway under construction. [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).]

1-A. Registration required. Except as provided in subsection 3 , special mobile equipment used on public ways, including, but not limited to, equipment that is rented from a location in this State or outside this State, regardless of whether the main office or headquarters of the owner of the equipment is located in this State or outside this State, must be registered in this State in accordance with this chapter. [PL 2011, c. 356, §9 (AMD).]

2. Annual registration fee. The annual registration fee for special mobile equipment that is permanently mounted on a traction unit or motor chassis is as follows. A. Class A special mobile equipment must be operated under an annual registration. The fee for a Class A special mobile equipment registration permit is as follows. (1) For gross weight from 0 to 54,000 pounds, the fee is as in section 505, subsection 2‑A . (2) For gross weight from 54,001 to 60,000 pounds, the fee is $387. (3) For gross weight from 60,001 to 65,000 pounds, the fee is $417. (4) For gross weight from 65,001 to 70,000 pounds, the fee is $447. (5) For gross weight from 70,001 to 75,000 pounds, the fee is $477. (6) For gross weight from 75,001 to 80,000 pounds, the fee is $507. (7) For gross weight from 80,001 to 90,000 pounds, the fee is $567. (8) For gross weight from 90,001 to 94,000 pounds, the fee is $592. (9) For gross weight from 94,001 to 100,000 pounds, the fee is $712. [PL 2001, c. 671, §9 (AMD).] B. The fee for Class B special mobile equipment is $20. [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §14 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. C, §19 (AFF).] C. For Class B special mobile equipment, if the gross weight is in excess of 20,000 pounds, the registrant must obtain a permit as required by section 2382, subsection 5 . [PL 2005, c. 501, §2 (AMD).] D. Special mobile equipment may be operated unloaded between construction projects and to or from the place where the vehicle is customarily kept, if a permit is first obtained under section 2382, subsection 5 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 501, §2 (AMD).]

3. Exemption from registration. Special mobile equipment that is used exclusively on the closed portion of a public way for the limited purposes of constructing or repairing that public way and that is transported by another vehicle to and from the construction project is exempt from registration under this chapter. For purposes of this subsection, the special mobile equipment must be operated only within the boundaries of a closed way. Notwithstanding section 1601 , the owner or operator of special mobile equipment that is exempt from registration pursuant to this subsection shall maintain the amounts of financial responsibility specified in section 1605 . [PL 2011, c. 356, §10 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2055 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2055
29-A §2055. Animals on a public way
Status: in_force

1. Riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles. A person riding an animal or driving an animal-drawn vehicle on a public way has the rights and is subject to the duties of a vehicle operator, except those provisions that by their nature have no application. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Unattended animal-drawn vehicle. A person may not allow an animal-drawn vehicle to be on a public way unattended unless the vehicle is reasonably fastened. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Frightened animals. When a person riding, driving or leading an animal that appears to be frightened signals by putting up a hand or by other visible sign, an operator approaching from the opposite direction must stop as soon as possible and remain stationary as long as necessary and reasonable to allow the animal to pass. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §34 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3-A. Passing animals. When traveling in the same direction as an animal on a way, an operator must use reasonable caution in passing the animal. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §35 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

4. Annoyance. An operator may not knowingly operate a motor vehicle in a manner to annoy, startle, harass or frighten an animal being ridden or driven on or near a public way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Throwing object. An operator or person in a motor vehicle may not throw an object or substance from the vehicle toward an animal being ridden or driven on or near a public way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1405 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1405
29-A §1405. Duplicate documents
Status: in_force

1. Lost or destroyed licenses, nondriver identification cards, registration certificates and learner's permits. If a license, nondriver identification card, registration certificate or learner's permit is lost or destroyed, a person may obtain a duplicate upon furnishing proof of loss or destruction. [PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §23 (AMD).]

2. Additional licenses, nondriver identification cards, registration certificates and learner's permits. If satisfied that public safety will not be endangered, the Secretary of State may issue a duplicate to a person who has an original. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Fee. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §47 (RPR); MRSA T. 29-A §1405, sub-§3 (RP).]

3-A. Fee. The fee for a duplicate registration certificate is $5. The fee for a duplicate learner's permit, duplicate license or duplicate nondriver identification card is $5. The fee for a duplicate license or duplicate nondriver identification card under section 1260 is $30. The fee for the expedited issuance of a duplicate license or nondriver identification card, including the expedited issuance of a duplicate license or nondriver identification card under section 1260 , is an additional $10. The reason for the expedited issuance must be provided, and the Secretary of State shall determine if expedited issuance is warranted. [PL 2019, c. 352, §6 (AMD).]

4. Change of information. When any change is made on a driver's license, nondriver identification card, registration certificate or learner's permit, that updated driver's license, nondriver identification card, registration certificate or learner's permit is considered a duplicate. [PL 2019, c. 397, §23 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1002 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 1002
29-A §1002. Vehicle and equipment dealer plates
Status: in_force

1. Limitations on use. A person using a dealer plate may not operate a vehicle owned or controlled by a manufacturer or dealer except for: A. Purposes directly connected with the business of buying, selling, testing, adjusting, servicing, demonstrating or exchanging the vehicle, including use of that vehicle by a full-time employee to attend schools and seminars designed to assist the employee in the testing, adjusting or servicing of vehicles; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Personal use by a manufacturer or dealer. There may be no more than one dealer plate for the personal use of the manufacturer or dealer and one dealer plate for the personal use of the immediate family of the dealer; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Use of the vehicle in a funeral or public parade when no charge is made for that use; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Use by a full-time sales representative, general manager, sales manager or service manager who is on the dealer's payroll but not in the dealer's immediate family or members of that person's household; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. Use by customers for not more than 7 days to demonstrate the vehicle; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. Use by the manufacturer or dealer when the combined weight of the vehicle and the load does not exceed 10,000 pounds unless the vehicle, by design, exceeds 10,000 pounds without a load. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §11 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

1-A. Limitation on use. The following provisions govern limitations on use. A. A person using a dealer plate may not permit a vehicle owned or controlled by a manufacturer or dealer to be operated except for the purposes authorized under subsection 1 . [PL 2023, c. 634, §18 (NEW).] B. Unless otherwise authorized by law, a dealer plate may only be used on the type of vehicle for which the plate is issued. [PL 2023, c. 634, §18 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 634, §18 (RPR).]

2. Term. Dealer plates expire on the last day of the month, one year from issuance. The Secretary of State may determine the number and conditions of use of dealer plates. [PL 1999, c. 470, §13 (AMD).]

3. Penalty. A violation of subsection 1 or subsection 1‑A is a traffic infraction for which a minimum penalty of $200 must be adjudged for each infraction. That penalty may not be suspended. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

4. Service vehicle. A licensed new or used car dealer may attach to that dealer's service vehicles specially designed service vehicle plates. These plates may be used only in direct connection with the new or used car license. A dealer may attach a service vehicle plate only to a vehicle used for the service or repair of vehicles sold or being repaired by the dealer. A dealer may not attach a service vehicle plate to a vehicle that delivers parts to individuals or to businesses that are not owned by the dealer. A. A dealer is not entitled to more than 3 service vehicle plates at each established place of business. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. The weight limit for a service vehicle, including the combined weight of vehicle and load, may not exceed 24,000 pounds. This weight limit does not apply to service vehicles of equipment dealers. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The fee for a service vehicle plate is $50 annually per plate. [PL 1999, c. 470, §14 (AMD).] D. A vehicle to which a service vehicle plate is attached must have the name of the licensed dealership on the sides of the vehicle in letters at least 3 inches in height and clearly visible. The name of any other business may not be displayed on the sides of the vehicle to which the service vehicle plate is attached. [PL 2005, c. 433, §14 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).] [PL 2021, c. 216, §31 (AMD).]

5. Equipment dealers. Unless otherwise prohibited, equipment dealer plates may be attached only for demonstration, emergency and service purposes to the following: A. Motorized graders; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Power shovels; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Front-end loaders; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Backhoes; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. Rubber-tired bulldozers; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. Large 4-wheel drive trucks and snowplows that are manufactured to be equipment; [PL 2023, c. 634, §19 (AMD).] G. Motor cranes; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] H. Road sweepers; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] I. Sidewalk cleaners; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] J. Log skidders; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] K. Other related heavy equipment; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] L. Farm tractors; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] M. Self-propelled combines; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] N. Harvesters; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] O. Other related farm machinery; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] P. Equipment or a motor vehicle taken in trade. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] A specially designed equipment dealer plate may be attached to a motor truck used for service in direct connection with the equipment dealer business. Any motor truck to which a specially designed equipment dealer plate has been attached may not be used for any purpose except in the service of equipment directly connected with the business of the equipment dealer. An equipment dealer business may not be provided with more than 3 specially designed equipment dealer plates. [PL 2023, c. 634, §19 (AMD).]

6. Wreckers. The following provisions apply to the operation of wreckers and to dealer wrecker plates. A. A vehicle dealer or equipment dealer may operate a wrecker with a dealer wrecker plate if the wrecker is used only in direct connection with the buying, selling, service or repair business of the dealer to which it is issued. [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).] B. A wrecker on which a dealer wrecker plate is attached may not be used in commercial towing. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The annual fee for a dealer wrecker plate is $50 per plate for attachment to a wrecker that does not exceed 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and $200 for attachment to a wrecker that does not exceed 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. [PL 2009, c. 435, §16 (AMD).] D. [PL 1999, c. 470, §16 (RP).] E. The certificate of registration for the dealer wrecker plate must be displayed at the dealer's established place of business. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] F. The Secretary of State shall determine the number of dealer wrecker plates that may be issued to a dealer. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2009, c. 435, §16 (AMD).]

7. Demonstrating a loaded truck. A dealer must obtain a written permit from the Secretary of State to demonstrate a loaded truck, truck tractor, trailer, semitrailer or combination of vehicles bearing dealer plates. A permit may be issued to a nonresident dealer when reciprocity has been established. A permit may not be issued to allow demonstration for a period longer than 7 days. A permit to demonstrate can not be issued to the same individual or company more than once to cause use for a period of more than 7 days. A permit may not be issued to a vehicle or combination of vehicles that is being rented or leased. The processing fee for a permit to demonstrate is $1. [PL 2003, c. 434, §12 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]

8. Vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds. The following provisions apply to the use of dealer plates on vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds. A. Except as provided in paragraph B , a truck tractor and trailer or semitrailer combination may be operated with dealer plates if the dealer is licensed as a new vehicle dealer or used vehicle dealer and heavy trailer dealer and if the trailer or semitrailer does not contain a load. [PL 2003, c. 652, Pt. B, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 652, Pt. B, §8 (AFF).] B. A dealer must obtain a written permit from the Secretary of State to operate a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a load. The permit must be issued in accordance with the following provisions. (1) The operation of the vehicle or combination of vehicles and load must be in conjunction with the sale or purchase of a motor vehicle, vehicle or equipment by the dealer. (2) The load must consist of a motor vehicle, trailer or equipment that the dealer is licensed to sell. (3) The load may not consist of more than one automobile, truck or truck tractor at any time. (4) The initial fee and renewal fee for a permit issued under this paragraph are $200 each. (5) A permit expires 90 days from the date of issuance and may be renewed. (6) A permit must contain the name and address of the licensed dealer, an effective date, an expiration date and any other information required by the Secretary of State. [PL 2017, c. 229, §18 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 229, §18 (AMD).]

9. Mobile homes. A mobile home may not be moved over a public way unless the operator of the vehicle hauling it has in possession a permit issued pursuant to section 2382 or a written certificate from the tax collector of the municipality in which the mobile home is situated on the day of the move, identifying the mobile home and stating that all applicable property taxes, including those for the current tax year, have been paid or that the mobile home is exempt from taxes. The tax year is the period from April 1st to March 31st. For the purposes of this subsection, taxes for the current tax year include taxes not yet committed. If the amount of these taxes can not then be determined, the amount must be presumed to be the same as the previous year's taxes until the current year's taxes are assessed. Notwithstanding Title 36, section 506 , the tax collector may accept prepayment of these taxes and shall repay any amount paid in excess of that finally assessed, with interest on that amount as provided in Title 36, section 506‑A . If a mobile home was moved into the municipality after April 1st so that no tax was assessed in the previous year and will be moved from the municipality before the commitment of the current year's taxes but after April 1st, the term "previous year's taxes" means taxes estimated by using the prior year's tax rate. [PL 1999, c. 117, §1 (AMD).]

10. Loss of dealer plate. Upon the loss of a dealer plate, the dealer immediately shall notify the Secretary of State. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §14 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

11. Temporary dealer plate. If a dealer has written authorization from the Secretary of State, a dealer may use a temporary number plate bearing the registration number issued to that dealer. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §15 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2085 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2085
29-A §2085. Designated no-passing zones in residential areas
Status: in_force

A municipality may request the department to designate a segment of a state or state aid highway in that municipality as a no-passing zone if the highway is outside the compact area of an urban compact municipality, as defined in Title 23, section 754 . Such a request must be in writing to the commissioner and may be made only with the approval of the municipality's legislative body. A request is limited to segments of 2-lane ways in primarily residential areas and must be accompanied by a map showing the location of the proposed no-passing zone or zones and a written explanation of the need for such a zone in each location. The commissioner shall approve such a request unless the commissioner determines that granting such a request will unreasonably restrict the efficient flow of traffic or result in a threat to public safety in that location. The commissioner shall notify the municipality in writing of the commissioner's decision within 30 days of receiving the written request from the municipality. If a request is denied, the notification must state the specific reasons for the denial. A municipality whose request is denied may request the department to hold a public hearing within that municipality for the purpose of receiving public input on the requested change. The department shall hold the hearing within 30 days after a request is made and must inform the municipality of its final decision within 30 days after the hearing is held. [PL 1999, c. 753, §5 (AMD).]

As soon as practicable after approving a municipal request, the department shall ensure that double, solid, yellow center lines are painted along the entire length of the no-passing zone. [PL 2007, c. 400, §10 (AMD).]

A no-passing zone is not enforceable until the painting required by this section is completed. A motor vehicle operator who passes another motor vehicle traveling in the same direction in a no-passing zone commits a traffic infraction. [PL 2007, c. 400, §10 (AMD).] Revisor's Note: §2085. Passengers restricted to passenger compartment of pickup truck (As enacted by PL 1999, c. 311, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2088) Revisor's Note: §2085. Riding in trunk prohibited (As enacted by PL 1999, c. 183, §12 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2086) Revisor's Note: §2085. Transporting dogs in open vehicle regulated (As enacted by PL 1999, c. 254, §26 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2087)
29-A M.R.S. § 1909-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1909-A
29-A §1909-A. Fog lights
Status: in_force

1. Fog lights. A motor vehicle may be equipped with 2 fog lights upon the front of the motor vehicle that emit amber or white light as long as the rays from the lights do not shine more than 2 feet above the road at a distance of 30 feet. A fog light mounted higher than the center of the main headlights may not be illuminated while a motor vehicle is being operated on a public way. [PL 2003, c. 340, §3 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1102 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 9 / Section 1102
29-A §1102. Exemptions
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from this subchapter: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Financial institutions. A financial institution, as defined in Title 9‑B, section 131, subsections 17 and 17‑A ; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Insurance companies. An insurance company licensed to do business in this State; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Persons performing repairs to own vehicles. A person performing repairs to a vehicle registered in that person's name; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Certain retail businesses. A retail business that primarily sells new or rebuilt auto parts and does not buy salvage vehicles to dismantle for inventory; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Towing businesses. A towing business or garage that tows accident-damaged vehicles and stores them while awaiting disposition or that acquires vehicles pursuant to chapter 15, subchapter III , if the vehicles are disposed of through sale or transfer immediately upon gaining ownership. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2411 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2411
29-A §2411. Criminal OUI
Status: in_force

1. Offense. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §77 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

1-A. Offense. A person commits OUI if that person: A. Operates a motor vehicle: (1) While under the influence of intoxicants; or (2) While having an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath; [PL 2009, c. 447, §37 (AMD).] B. Violates paragraph A and: (1) Has one previous OUI offense within a 10-year period; (2) Has 2 previous OUI offenses within a 10-year period; or (3) Has 3 or more previous OUI offenses within a 10-year period; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §78 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. Violates paragraph A , failed to submit to a test at the request of a law enforcement officer and: (1) Has no previous OUI offenses within a 10-year period; (2) Has one previous OUI offense within a 10-year period; (3) Has 2 previous OUI offenses within a 10-year period; or (4) Has 3 previous OUI offenses within a 10-year period; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §78 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] D. Violates paragraph A , B or C and: (1) In fact causes serious bodily injury as defined in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 23 to another person; (1-A) In fact causes the death of another person; or (2) Has either a prior conviction for a Class B or Class C crime under this section or former Title 29, section 1312‑B or a prior criminal homicide conviction involving or resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. For purposes of this subparagraph, the 10-year limitation specified in section 2402 and Title 17‑A, section 9‑A, subsection 3 does not apply to the prior criminal homicide conviction or to a prior conviction for a Class B or Class C crime under this section or former Title 29, section 1312‑B. The convictions may have occurred at any time. [RR 2015, c. 2, §18 (COR).] [RR 2015, c. 2, §18 (COR).]

2. Pleading and proof. The alternatives outlined in subsection 1‑A, paragraph A may be pleaded in the alternative. The State is not required to elect between the alternatives prior to submission to the fact finder. In a prosecution under subsection 1‑A, paragraph D , the State need not prove that the defendant's condition of being under the influence of intoxicants or having an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath caused the serious bodily injury or death alleged. The State must prove only that the defendant's operation caused the serious bodily injury or death. The court shall apply Title 17‑A, section 33 in assessing any causation under this section. [PL 2009, c. 447, §39 (AMD).]

3. Investigation. After a person has been charged with OUI, the officer shall investigate whether the charged person has prior OUI offenses. As part of the investigation, the officer shall make necessary inquiries of the Secretary of State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Arrest. A law enforcement officer may arrest, without a warrant, a person the officer has probable cause to believe has operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants if the arrest occurs within a period following the offense reasonably likely to result in the obtaining of probative evidence of an alcohol level or the presence of a drug or drug metabolite. [PL 2013, c. 459, §2 (AMD).]

5. Penalties. Except as otherwise provided in this section and section 2508 , violation of this section is a Class D crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . The following minimum penalties apply and may not be suspended: A. For a person having no previous OUI offenses within a 10-year period: (1) A fine of not less than $500, except that if the person failed to submit to a test, a fine of not less than $600; (2) A court-ordered suspension of a driver's license for a period of 150 days; and (3) A period of incarceration as follows: (a) Not less than 48 hours when the person: (i) Was tested as having an alcohol level of 0.15 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath; (ii) Was exceeding the speed limit by 30 miles per hour or more; (iii) Eluded or attempted to elude an officer; or (iv) Was operating with a passenger under 21 years of age; and (b) Not less than 96 hours when the person failed to submit to a test at the request of a law enforcement officer; [PL 2013, c. 389, §1 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 389, §7 (AFF).] B. For a person having one previous OUI offense within a 10-year period: (1) A fine of not less than $700, except that if the person failed to submit to a test at the request of a law enforcement officer, a fine of not less than $900; (2) A period of incarceration of not less than 7 days, except that if the person failed to submit to a test at the request of a law enforcement officer, a period of incarceration of not less than 12 days; (3) A court-ordered suspension of a driver's license for a period of 3 years; and (4) In accordance with section 2416 , a court-ordered suspension of the person's right to register a motor vehicle; [PL 2007, c. 531, §2 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 531, §10 (AFF).] C. For a person having 2 previous OUI offenses within a 10-year period, which is a Class C crime: (1) A fine of not less than $1,100, except that if the person failed to submit to a test at the request of a law enforcement officer, a fine of not less than $1,400; (2) A period of incarceration of not less than 30 days, except that if the person failed to submit to a test at the request of a law enforcement officer, a period of incarceration of not less than 40 days; (3) A court-ordered suspension of a driver's license for a period of 6 years; and (4) In accordance with section 2416 , a court-ordered suspension of the person's right to register a motor vehicle; [PL 2007, c. 531, §2 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 531, §10 (AFF).] D. For a person having 3 or more previous OUI offenses within a 10-year period, which is a Class C crime: (1) A fine of not less than $2,100, except that if the person failed to submit to a test at the request of a law enforcement officer, a fine of not less than $2,500; (2) A period of incarceration of not less than 6 months, except that if the person failed to submit to a test at the request of a law enforcement officer, a period of incarceration of not less than 6 months and 20 days; (3) A court-ordered suspension of a driver's license for a period of 8 years; and (4) In accordance with section 2416 , a court-ordered suspension of the person's right to register a motor vehicle; [PL 2013, c. 187, §1 (AMD).] D-1. A violation of subsection 1‑A, paragraph D , subparagraph (1) is a Class C 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 6 months, a fine of not less than $2,100 and a court-ordered suspension of a driver's license for a period of 6 years. These penalties may not be suspended; [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).] D-2. A violation of subsection 1‑A, paragraph D , subparagraph (1‑A) or (2) is a Class B 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 6 months, a fine of not less than $2,100 and a court-ordered suspension of a driver's license for a period of 10 years. These penalties may not be suspended; [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).] E. If a law enforcement officer failed to provide the warnings required by section 2521, subsection 3 , the increase in minimum penalties required because of a refusal to submit to a test is not mandatory; [PL 1997, c. 737, §9 (AMD).] F. For a person sentenced under paragraph B , C or D , the court shall order the defendant to participate in the alcohol and other drug program of the Department of Health and Human Services. The court may waive the program pursuant to Title 5, section 20073‑B , if the court finds that the defendant has completed an alcohol or other drug treatment program subsequent to the date of the offense; and [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §78 (AMD).] G. The court shall order an additional period of license suspension of 275 days for a person sentenced under paragraph A , B , C , D , D‑1 or D‑2 if the person was operating the motor vehicle at the time of the offense with a passenger under 21 years of age. [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).] [PL 2013, c. 187, §1 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 389, §1 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 389, §7 (AFF).]

5-A. Notice. The court shall give notice of a license suspension. [PL 2025, c. 173, §20 (AMD).]

5-B. Additional period of suspension. The Secretary of State may impose an additional period of suspension under section 2451, subsection 3 or may extend a period of suspension until satisfaction of any conditions imposed pursuant to chapter 23, subchapter III, article 4 . [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §9 (NEW).]

6. Aggravated punishment category. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §83 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

7. Surcharge. A surcharge must be charged for a conviction under this section. The surcharge is $30, except that, when the person operated or attempted to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or a combination of liquor and drugs, the surcharge is $125. For the purposes of collection procedures, the surcharge is considered a fine. Notwithstanding section 2602 , this surcharge accrues to the Highway Fund for the purpose of covering the costs associated with the administration and analysis of alcohol level tests. [PL 2009, c. 447, §42 (AMD).]

8. Juvenile crime. References in this Title to this section include the juvenile crime in Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph A for conduct that, if committed by an adult, would be considered criminal under this section, and the disposition, including a suspension, for that juvenile crime in Title 15, section 3314, subsection 3‑C , except as otherwise provided or except where the context clearly requires otherwise. [PL 2025, c. 431, §27 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 462 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 462
29-A §462. Temporary registration plates (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 29-A, SECTION 954-A)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 29-A, SECTION 954-A)
29-A M.R.S. § 1403 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1403
29-A §1403. Advance health care directive
Status: in_force

Subject to available funding, the Secretary of State shall make advance health care directive forms available in offices of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The form must be in substantially the form provided in Title 18-C, section 5-805 and with the addition of the following information at the end: "Completion of this form is optional." [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §84 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2056 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2056
29-A §2056. Pedestrians
Status: in_force

1. Pedestrian traffic. When use of a sidewalk next to a public way is practicable, a pedestrian may not walk on that public way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Pedestrian on way. Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian shall walk facing approaching traffic on the left side of the public way or the way's shoulder when practicable. An operator of a motor vehicle who is passing a pedestrian on a public way or the way’s shoulder shall exercise due care by leaving a distance between the motor vehicle and the pedestrian of not less than 3 feet while the motor vehicle is passing the pedestrian. A motor vehicle operator may pass a pedestrian in a no-passing zone only when it is safe to do so. [PL 2009, c. 91, §1 (AMD).]

3. Pedestrians on sidewalks. An operator shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Pedestrians in marked crosswalks. When traffic-control devices are not in operation, an operator must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who is crossing within a marked crosswalk or to a pedestrian who has shown visible intent to enter the marked crosswalk. [PL 2015, c. 164, §3 (AMD).]

5. Pedestrian crossing. A pedestrian must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle when crossing a way: A. Other than within a marked crosswalk; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. With an available pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing. [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. Pedestrian prohibitions. A pedestrian may not: A. Cross between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control devices operate, except in a marked crosswalk; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Cross an intersection diagonally, unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible for the operator to yield. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. When vehicle stopped. When a vehicle is stopped at an intersection or a marked crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross, the operator of another vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

8. Due care. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter or of a local ordinance, an operator of a vehicle shall: A. Exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Give warning by sounding the horn when necessary; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Exercise proper caution on observing a child or any obviously confused, incapacitated or intoxicated person. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

9. Failure to yield right-of-way to a visually impaired pedestrian. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, an operator who fails to yield the right-of-way to a visually impaired pedestrian who is carrying a cane that is predominately white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip, or using a guide or personal care dog as defined in Title 17, section 1312 , commits a traffic infraction. Notwithstanding section 103, subsection 3 , the fine for a violation of this subsection may not be less than $50 nor more than $1,000. [PL 1999, c. 92, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2088 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2088
29-A §2088. Passengers restricted to passenger compartment of pickup truck (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085)

1. Passengers under 19 years of age. When a passenger under 19 years of age is transported in a pickup truck, that passenger must ride in the passenger compartment of the pickup truck. [RR 1999, c. 1, §41 (RAL).]

2. Exceptions. Subsection 1 does not apply to the following: A. Workers or trainees, including agricultural workers or trainees, engaged in the necessary discharge of their duties or training or being transported between work or training locations; [RR 1999, c. 1, §41 (RAL).] B. Licensed hunters being transported to or from a hunting location, as long as those persons are in compliance with all laws pertaining to possession and transportation of firearms in a motor vehicle; [RR 1999, c. 1, §41 (RAL).] C. Participants in parades; [PL 2001, c. 360, §13 (AMD).] D. A passenger secured by a seat belt in a manufacturer-installed seat located outside the passenger compartment; or [PL 2001, c. 360, §13 (AMD).] E. Campers and hikers being transported in Baxter State Park. [PL 2001, c. 360, §14 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 360, §§13, 14 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2384 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2384
29-A §2384. Regional overdimensional truck permits
Status: in_force

1. Authorization. The Commissioner of Transportation may enter into regional overdimensional truck permit agreements. [PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).]

2. Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to: A. Promote and encourage the fullest and most efficient use of the highway system by making uniform, among member jurisdictions, the administration of overdimensional and overweight permits for nondivisible loads on vehicles in interstate operation; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Enable participating jurisdictions to act cooperatively in the issuance of overdimensional and overweight permits and in the collection of appropriate fees; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. [PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (RP).] D. Establish and maintain consolidated multistate overdimensional and overweight permits based on rules established under the regional agreements. [PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).]

3. Principles. The State recognizes that the regional administration of overdimensional and overweight permits for nondivisible loads will promote the more efficient use of the highway system while protecting that system from abuse. The State further recognizes that these regional agreements will reduce the administrative burdens for both the participating jurisdictions and the permittees by limiting the number of contacts necessary when a motor carrier moves an overdimensional or overweight load interstate. [PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).]

4. Authorization. The Commissioner of Transportation may enter into agreements, not in conflict with any other sections of this Title or of Title 23 , that further the intent of this section. [PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).]

5. Fees. The Secretary of State may collect and distribute fees for other participating jurisdictions and receive fees from those jurisdictions collected on behalf of this State. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Report. The commissioner shall submit a biennial report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters in January of even-numbered years. The report must outline progress in the expansion and the operation of the regional overdimensional and overweight permit agreements. [PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1913 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 17 / Section 1913
29-A §1913. Mirrors
Status: in_force

1. Mirrors required. A person may not operate on a public way a vehicle so constructed, equipped, loaded or used that the operator is prevented from having a constantly free and unobstructed view of the way immediately to the rear, unless there is attached a mirror or reflector placed and adjusted to afford the operator a clear, reflected view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle for a distance of at least 200 feet. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Temporary mirrors. When a vehicle is operated without a trailer or semitrailer, temporary outside rearview mirrors must be removed or otherwise adjusted so as not to extend beyond the width of the automobile. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Motorcycles. A motorcycle must be equipped with a rear view mirror mounted and adjusted to afford the operator a clear, reflected view of the highway in the rear for a distance of at least 200 feet. [PL 2005, c. 577, §26 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 532 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 532
29-A §532. Vehicles registered pursuant to the plan
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, the following provisions apply to vehicles required to be registered pursuant to the plan. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Cab cards. For each vehicle base registered in this State under the plan, there is a fee of $5 for each original cab card or replacement cab card. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Temporary registration. The Secretary of State may issue a temporary registration certificate for a vehicle for which an application for registration has been made. Temporary registrations may be issued for periods not to exceed 45 days. Only one temporary registration may be issued per vehicle per year. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Trip permits. The Secretary of State may issue 72-hour trip permits for vehicles required to be registered in the plan that have not been apportioned with this State. The fee for each trip permit is $25 per vehicle. Trip permits provide all the privileges of the plan. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Display of registration plate. Vehicles registered in the plan for the first time may be operated without displaying a registration plate if the vehicle has been issued a valid temporary registration by the base jurisdiction. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Facsimile credentials. The Secretary of State may issue facsimile credentials identifying specific vehicles for registration purposes. Temporary facsimile credentials issued by another jurisdiction pursuant to the plan may be accepted as proof that a vehicle is legally registered. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Unladen weight permits. The Secretary of State may issue unladen weight permits for motor vehicles based in this State or last registered in this State and otherwise required to be registered in the plan. An unladen weight permit allows a motor vehicle to be operated without a load in a plan jurisdiction without an apportioned registration. The fee for an unladen weight permit is $25. The permit is valid for 30 days. The Secretary of State may require any information that the Secretary of State considers necessary. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Refunds. The Secretary of State may issue a refund of registration fees paid for operating in this State when the Secretary of State determines that a registrant was assessed too great a registration fee. The Secretary of State may not refund a registration fee collected for another jurisdiction, but may assist a motor carrier based in this State in obtaining refunds from other member jurisdictions. The Secretary of State is not required to refund an amount of less than $5. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

8. Presentation of credentials. Upon request of any law enforcement officer, an operator of a motor vehicle registered pursuant to the plan must present temporary or permanent credentials for inspection. The credentials must be a legible original, legible copy or legible electronic image in compliance with the provisions of the plan governing credentials for apportioned registrations under the plan. [PL 2019, c. 397, §12 (AMD).]

9. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Title, a person who fails to comply with the registration requirements of the plan commits a traffic infraction. The minimum fine for this violation is $500. The Secretary of State shall notify the registrant's base jurisdiction of the violation. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A person who presents altered credentials commits a Class E crime. Violation of this paragraph is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §8 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1752 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1752
29-A §1752. Motor vehicles exempt from inspection
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from inspection: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Registered in another state. A motor vehicle owned and registered in another state and displaying a valid certificate of inspection from another state or a federally approved commercial vehicle inspection program; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Farm tractors. A farm tractor; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Antique autos. An antique auto registered under section 457 ; [PL 2017, c. 165, §6 (AMD).]

4. Farm truck. A farm truck that: A. Is operated within a 20-mile radius from the main entrance of the farm where the vehicle is customarily kept; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Has a partial annual inspection of the running gear, steering mechanism, brakes, exhaust system and lights; safety glass under section 1915 ; and tires under section 1917 ; and [PL 2005, c. 314, §7 (AMD).] C. Bears the name of the municipality in which the excise tax is paid in 4-inch letters on the left door of the cab; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 314, §7 (AMD).]

5. Island vehicles. A motor vehicle that is: A. Used for the conveyance of passengers; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Registered for a fee of $2 under section 501, subsection 2‑A ; and [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §30 (AMD).] C. Operated exclusively on an island having no roads maintained or supported by the State; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §30 (AMD).]

6. Moped or motorized bicycle or tricycle. A moped or a motorized bicycle or tricycle; [PL 2007, c. 348, §1 (AMD).]

7. Fish truck. A fish truck that: A. Is operated within a 20-mile radius of the municipality where excise tax on the truck is paid; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Has a partial annual inspection consisting of the running gear, steering mechanism, brakes, exhaust system and lights; safety glass under section 1915 ; and tires under section 1917, subsection 3 ; and [PL 2005, c. 314, §8 (AMD).] C. Bears the name of the municipality in which the excise tax is paid in 4-inch letters on the left door of the cab; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 314, §8 (AMD).]

8. Woods tractor. A converted motor vehicle used as a tractor solely for logging purposes that: A. Is registered as a tractor pursuant to section 509 or exempt from registration pursuant to section 510 ; [PL 1997, c. 437, §42 (RPR).] B. Is operated only during daylight hours, only within a 10-mile radius of the premises where the tractor is customarily kept and only between those premises and: (1) A woodlot used for logging purposes by the owner; and (2) A filling station or garage for fuel or repairs; and [PL 1997, c. 437, §42 (RPR).] C. Has a partial annual inspection of running gear, steering mechanism, brakes and exhaust system and tires under section 1917, subsection 3 ; [PL 2003, c. 125, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 397, §5 (AMD).] [PL 2003, c. 125, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 397, §5 (AMD).]

9. Registered in this State. A motor vehicle registered in this State displaying a valid certificate of inspection from another state or a federally approved commercial vehicle inspection program for one year after the date of inspection; [PL 2005, c. 314, §9 (AMD).]

10. Experimental motor vehicle. A vehicle registered as an experimental motor vehicle pursuant to section 470 . An experimental motor vehicle must meet minimum equipment standards pursuant to section 470, subsection 2 ; [PL 2011, c. 8, §1 (AMD).]

11. Low-speed vehicle. A low-speed vehicle registered pursuant to section 501, subsection 11 . A low-speed vehicle must be equipped in accordance with section 1925 ; and [PL 2011, c. 8, §2 (AMD).]

12. Antique motorcycle. An antique motorcycle registered under section 457 . [PL 2011, c. 8, §3 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2453-A — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2453-A
29-A §2453-A. Suspension on administrative determination; operating under the influence of drugs
Status: in_force

1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is: A. To provide maximum safety for all persons who travel on or otherwise use the public ways; and [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).] B. To remove quickly from public ways those persons who have shown themselves to be a safety hazard by operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).]

2. Report of drug recognition expert. A drug recognition expert certified in accordance with section 2526 who has probable cause to believe that a person was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a specific category of drug, a combination of specific categories of drugs or a combination of alcohol and one or more specific categories of drugs shall send to the Secretary of State a report, under oath on a form approved by the Secretary of State, of all relevant information, including, but not limited to, the following: A. Information adequately identifying the person who is the subject of the report; and [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).] B. The grounds the drug recognition expert had for probable cause to believe the person operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).] Section 2481, subsections 2 and 3 apply to the report submitted by the drug recognition expert. [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).]

3. Drug test. The person who analyzed the drug or its metabolite in the blood or urine of the person who is the subject of the drug recognition expert's report under subsection 2 shall send a copy of a confirmed positive test result certificate to the Secretary of State. [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).]

4. Suspension. The Secretary of State shall immediately suspend a license of a person determined to have operated a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs. [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).]

5. Period of suspension. The following periods of suspension apply. A. The same suspension period applies as if the person were convicted for OUI. [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).] B. If a person's license is also suspended for an OUI conviction arising out of the same occurrence, the period of time the license has been suspended pursuant to this section prior to the conviction must be deducted from the period of time of a court-imposed suspension. [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).]

6. Stay of suspension. If, within 10 days from the effective date of the suspension, the Secretary of State receives a request in writing for a hearing in accordance with section 2483 , the suspension is stayed until a hearing is held and a decision is issued. [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).]

7. Hearing. The scope of the hearing must include whether: A. The person operated a motor vehicle with a confirmed positive blood or urine test for a drug or its metabolite; [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).] B. There was probable cause to believe that the person was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a specific category of drug, a combination of specific categories of drugs or a combination of alcohol and one or more specific categories of drugs; and [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).] C. The person operated a motor vehicle under the influence of the confirmed drug. [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).]

8. Restoration of license. Restoration of any license or permit to operate, right to operate a motor vehicle and right to apply for or obtain a license suspended under this section must be in accordance with sections 2502 to 2506 . [PL 2011, c. 335, §5 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2365 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2365
29-A §2365. Four-axle single unit truck in combination with 2-axle trailer
Status: in_force

A combination vehicle consisting of a 4-axle single unit truck operating in combination with a 2-axle trailer may be operated, or caused to be operated, with a maximum gross weight of 94,000 pounds if: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Registration. The trailer unit is registered for a minimum of 28,000 pounds gross weight and the combined registered weight of the truck and trailer unit is at least 94,000 pounds gross weight or the truck is registered for at least 94,000 pounds; [PL 1999, c. 580, §10 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]

2. Special commodities. [PL 1999, c. 580, §11 (RP); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]

3. Single axle weights. The following single axle weights are not exceeded: A. For a steering axle, the limit is the lesser of 14,000 pounds or the weight limit provided by this chapter; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. For 2 to 4 truck axles, the limit is 20,000 pounds for each axle; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. For trailer axles, the limit is 18,000 pounds for each axle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Tri-axle gross weight. The gross weight of the tri-axle, which is the sum of the weight of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th axles of the truck, does not exceed 50,000 pounds; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Liftable axles. When operating at a gross vehicle weight exceeding 88,000 pounds, all liftable axles of the vehicle are in full contact with the ground at all times; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. Percent over basic weight. The "percent over basic weight" used to calculate fines for weight violations by the vehicle are based upon a gross vehicle weight limit of 85,000 pounds or upon the axle weight limits enumerated in subsections 3 and 4 , as appropriate; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Vehicle dimensions. The following vehicle dimensions are met: At Least Not to Exceed Overall Vehicle Length -- 65 ft. 0 in. Axle 1 to Axle 6 56 ft. 10 in. 58 ft. 10 in. Axle 1 to Axle 2 13 ft. 6 in. 18 ft. 4 in. Axle 2 to Axle 3 3 ft. 8 in. 5 ft. 0 in. Axle 3 to Axle 4 3 ft. 8 in. 5 ft. 0 in. Axle 4 to Axle 5 12 ft. 11 in. 17 ft. 6 in. Axle 5 to Axle 6 15 ft. 2 in. 20 ft. 7 in. Axle distances are measured from axle center to axle center; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

8. Certification of brakes, axles and suspensions. [PL 1999, c. 580, §12 (RP); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]

Nothing contained in this section is applicable to vehicles operating on the Interstate Highway System, as defined in the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2111 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2111
29-A §2111. Air pollution control systems
Status: in_force

1. Definition. For the purpose of this section, "air pollution control system" means a device or element of design installed on or in a motor vehicle or engine to comply with pollutant emission restrictions established by federal law. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Prohibition. A person commits a Class E crime if that person operates a motor vehicle, except for an antique auto, a motor vehicle using liquefied petroleum gas as engine fuel or a farm tractor on a public way if any operational element of the air pollution control system of that vehicle has been removed, dismantled or otherwise rendered inoperative. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Suspension. If a person is convicted of violating this section, the clerk of the court shall furnish to the Secretary of State an attested copy of the judgment of conviction. On receipt of that copy, the Secretary of State shall suspend the registration of the vehicle in violation. The suspension may be appealed as provided in section 2485 . Unless otherwise ordered by the Superior Court on appeal, the suspension remains in effect until the Secretary of State has received notice from an official inspection station that the air pollution control system of that vehicle is in good working order. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2083 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2083
29-A §2083. Protective headgear
Status: in_force

1. Requirement. The following persons must wear protective headgear: A. If under 18 years of age, a passenger on a motorcycle or moped or in an attached side car; [PL 2017, c. 51, §1 (AMD).] B. If under 18 years of age, an operator of a motorcycle or moped; [PL 2017, c. 51, §2 (AMD).] C. An operator of a motorcycle or moped, operating under a learner's permit or within one year of successfully completing a driving test; and [PL 2017, c. 51, §3 (AMD).] D. A passenger of an operator required to wear headgear. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] This subsection does not apply to the operation of an autocycle. [PL 2019, c. 345, §8 (AMD).]

2. Compliance. An operator of a motorcycle or moped or a parent or guardian may not allow a passenger under the age of 18 years to ride in violation of this section. [PL 2017, c. 51, §4 (AMD).]

3. Standard. Protective headgear must conform with minimum standards of construction and performance as prescribed by the American National Standards Institute specifications Z 90.1 or by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Public program. In furtherance of reasonable protective public policy, the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Highway Safety must develop and implement a public information and education program designed to encourage helmet utilization by all motorcycle and moped riders. [PL 2005, c. 577, §33 (AMD).]

5. Violation. Violation of this section is a traffic infraction. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1755 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1755
29-A §1755. Inspection of fire trucks
Status: in_force

A fire chief, or a municipal official of a municipality without a fire chief, may contract with a licensed inspection station for a licensed inspection mechanic to perform an inspection at the location where fire trucks are customarily kept. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2072 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2072
29-A §2072. U-turns
Status: in_force

An operator may not turn a vehicle to proceed in the opposite direction on a curve or on the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where the vehicle can not be seen by the operator of another vehicle approaching in either direction within 500 feet. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2353 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2353
29-A §2353. Weight limits
Status: in_force

1. Weight limits. Except as provided in section 2355 , the following gross vehicle weight limits apply to vehicles operating on a public way: A. For a 2-axle vehicle, 34,000 pounds; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. For a 3-axle vehicle or combination of vehicles, 54,000 pounds; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. For a 4-axle vehicle or combination of vehicles and, except as provided by section 2364 , for single unit vehicles of 5 or more axles, 69,000 pounds; [RR 1999, c. 2, §30 (COR).] D. Except as provided in paragraph E , section 2354 , section 2357, subsection 4 and section 2365 for combination vehicles with 5 or more axles, 80,000 pounds; and [RR 1999, c. 2, §32 (COR); RR 1999, c. 2, §33 (AFF).] E. For a combination of 3-axle truck tractor and tri-axle semitrailer, 100,000 pounds. [PL 1999, c. 580, §6 (NEW).] [RR 1999, c. 2, §30-32 (COR); RR 1999, c. 2, §33 (AFF).]

2. Weight reductions. The maximum gross vehicle weight permitted for combination vehicles having: A. Four axles is reduced by 1,000 pounds for each foot the distance is less than 18 feet between the centers of the extreme axles, excluding the steering axle, measured to the nearest foot; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Five or more axles is reduced by 2,000 pounds for each foot the distance is less than 24 feet between the centers of the extreme axles, excluding the steering axle, measured to the nearest foot. [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. Exception. Subsection 2 does not apply to vehicles operated on the Interstate Highway System. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Axle weight limits. The following axle weight limits apply. A. Except as provided in section 2355 , a vehicle may not be operated with a gross weight exceeding: (1) On a single-axle unit, 22,400 pounds; (2) On a tandem-axle unit, 38,000 pounds; or (3) On a tri-axle unit, 48,000 pounds. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. A single axle of a tandem-axle unit may not support more than 60% of the total weight supported by that tandem-axle unit, unless neither axle exceeds the weight legally allowed on a single-axle unit of that vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. A single axle of a tri-axle unit may not support more than 40% of the total weight supported by that tri-axle unit. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. The maximum gross weight of a vehicle or axle may not be increased by the addition of an axle unless it supports at least 50% of the added weight permitted by its addition. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. [PL 2003, c. 166, §11 (RP).] [PL 2003, c. 166, §11 (AMD).]

5. Maximum tire weight. A vehicle may not be operated when the load on the road surface is greater than 600 pounds per inch of tire width, manufacturer's rating, except for: A. Farm trucks transporting potatoes directly from the fields to the place of storage or to a processing facility during the potato harvesting season; or [PL 2005, c. 433, §21 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).] B. A vehicle operating under an overweight permit issued pursuant to section 2381 . [PL 2005, c. 433, §21 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).] A tractor, the propulsive power of which is exerted not through wheels resting on the ground but by means of a flexible band or chain known as a movable track, is not subject to this subsection if the portions of track in contact with the surface of the way present plane surfaces. [PL 2005, c. 433, §21 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).]

6. Exemption. A vehicle modified for the purpose of plowing snow is exempt from the weight limits imposed by this chapter when engaged in or enroute to or returning from plowing snow or in ice control. A vehicle modified for the purpose of plowing snow is exempt from the maximum tire weight provisions of subsection 5 at all times. Any fire-fighting vehicle with its proper equipment that meets the National Fire Protection Association standards is exempt from the gross and axle weight limits imposed by this chapter. Any vehicle engaged in emergency maintenance of a public way is exempt from the weight limits imposed by this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 437, §44 (AMD).]

7. Exemption; farm vehicles transporting potatoes. A farm vehicle transporting potatoes from the field to a storage or processing facility during the potato harvesting season is exempt from the axle weight limits and axle weight tolerance restrictions imposed by this chapter, except for the weight limits imposed under section 2355 . To be eligible for this exemption, the farm vehicle must be in compliance with the gross weight limits established in this chapter and must have at least 8,000 pounds on the steering axle. This exemption does not apply on the Interstate Highway System, including that portion designated as the Maine Turnpike. [PL 1999, c. 472, §3 (NEW).]

8. Vehicles within maximum gross vehicle weight limits. Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary, if a vehicle that exceeds axle weight limits and axle weight tolerance restrictions imposed by this subchapter by less than 5,000 pounds is within the applicable maximum gross vehicle weight limit including tolerances, the fine imposed under this subchapter is reduced by 50%. This subsection does not apply to vehicles traveling on the Interstate Highway System except that portion of Interstate 95 designated as the Maine Turnpike. [PL 2009, c. 442, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1611 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 13 / Section 1611
29-A §1611. Insurance, bond or self-insurance required
Status: in_force

1. Insurance, bond or self-insurance required. The Secretary of State may not register any motor vehicle for rent, lease, hire or livery and a person may not operate or cause to be operated on any public way in the State such a motor vehicle until the owner or owners of that vehicle procure insurance or a bond covering the operation of that vehicle by: A. Presenting a valid and sufficient insurance policy from: (1) An insurance company authorized by the Superintendent of Insurance to transact business in this State; or (2) With the approval of the Secretary of State, an insurance company authorized to transact business in any state that provides an indemnity bond bonding the insurance company in an amount the Secretary of State prescribes and having as surety a surety company authorized by the Superintendent of Insurance to transact business in this State; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Presenting a good and sufficient indemnity bond, approved by the Secretary of State, bonding the applicant in an amount the Secretary of State prescribes and having as surety 2 responsible individuals or a surety company authorized to transact business in this State; [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §16 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] C. Presenting a declaratory judgment issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission authorizing the owner to self-insure; or [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §16 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] D. Presenting a valid and sufficient insurance policy or bond filed by an insurance company that may do business and is eligible as an excess or surplus lines insurer in a state in which business is written on behalf of those motor carriers that are certified by the Interstate Commerce Commission at the level required by 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1043.2 and its exceptions. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §17 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §§16, 17 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]

2. Minimum insurance requirements. The minimum insurance requirements are as follows. A. Except as provided in paragraph E , there is a $350,000 combined single limit for emergency vehicles and for-hire transportation vehicles for transporting freight or merchandise but not passengers in intrastate-exempt service or service exempted by the federal Department of Transportation, Surface Transportation Board. [PL 2011, c. 78, §1 (AMD).] B. For vehicles used exclusively to transport passengers for hire between points within the State, including motor vehicles under contract with the State, a municipality or a school district for the transportation of students, but not vehicles defined as school buses in section 2301, subsection 5 , there is a combined single limit of: (1) One hundred twenty-five thousand dollars, or split limits consisting of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence for bodily injury liability, and $25,000 for property damage liability for vehicles that are designed to carry no more than 3 passengers behind the driver's seat; (2) Three hundred thousand dollars for vehicles that are designed to carry 4 to 7 passengers behind the driver's seat, including those vehicles under contract with the State, a municipality or a school district for the transportation of students; (3) Seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for vehicles that are designed to carry 8 to 15 passengers behind the driver's seat; (4) One million five hundred thousand dollars for vehicles that are designed to carry 16 to 30 passengers behind the driver's seat; (5) Two million dollars for vehicles that are designed to carry 31 or more passengers behind the driver's seat; and (6) Four hundred thousand dollars for vehicles registered to a transit district as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3501 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §23 (AMD).] C. For vehicles used to transport passengers for hire between points within the State and points outside the State, but not vehicles defined as school buses in section 2301, subsection 5 , or vehicles under contract with the State, municipality or school district for the transportation of students, there is a combined single limit of: (1) For vehicles with 15 or fewer passengers, $1,500,000; and (2) For vehicles with 16 or more passengers, $5,000,000. The Secretary of State shall mark or stamp for-hire vehicle registrations not in compliance with this paragraph as "intrastate only." Car pools or van pools as defined in section 556, subsection 6 and taxicabs are exempt from the provisions of this paragraph but are subject to the provisions of paragraph B . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. For school buses as defined in section 2301, subsection 5 there is a combined single limit of: (1) For school buses with up to 30 passengers behind the driver's seat, $500,000; and (2) For school buses with 31 or more passengers behind the driver's seat, $1,000,000. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §19 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] E. For rental trucks with a registered gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less, rented or leased for fewer than 30 days: (1) There is a combined single limit of $125,000; or (2) There is a split limit of $50,000 per person or $100,000 per occurrence for bodily injury liability and $25,000 for property damage liability. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §20 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] F. For rental vehicles, the requirements are the same as under section 1605, subsection 1, paragraph C . [PL 2011, c. 78, §2 (NEW).] G. For intrastate commercial motor vehicles, there is a combined single limit of $750,000. [PL 2025, c. 107, §1 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 107, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 107, §1 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 107, §2 (AFF).]

3. Maintenance of insurance. The owner or owners of any vehicle subject to this section shall maintain at all times the required amount of insurance or bond during the term of the vehicle's registration. Notwithstanding section 1606 , the insurance provider must provide at least 30 days' notice of cancellation of insurance to the Secretary of State. For vehicles registered in this State, the Secretary of State shall immediately suspend or revoke, pursuant to chapter 23 , the registration certificate and registration plates of any vehicle for which the insurance or bond in the amounts required is not maintained. Any person whose registration certificate and registration plates have been suspended or revoked pursuant to this section shall immediately return the registration certificate and registration plates to the Secretary of State. For vehicles not required to be registered in this State, the Secretary of State shall suspend the person's right to operate in this State. [PL 2009, c. 598, §36 (AMD).]

4. Additional requirements. [PL 2009, c. 598, §37 (RP).]

5. Coverage of insurance or bond. The required insurance policy or bond must adequately provide liability insurance for the collection of damages for which the owner of a motor vehicle or vehicles may be liable by reason of the operation of a motor vehicle or vehicles subject to this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 598, §38 (AMD).]

6. Exemption. All vehicles owned by the State, a municipality or school district are exempt from the insurance requirements established in this section. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §21 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2431 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2431
29-A §2431. Evidentiary rules
Status: in_force

1. Test results. Test results showing a confirmed positive drug or metabolite presence in blood or urine or alcohol level at the time alleged are admissible in evidence. Failure to comply with the provisions of sections 2521 and 2523 may not, by itself, result in the exclusion of evidence of alcohol level or confirmed positive drug or metabolite presence, unless the evidence is determined to be not sufficiently reliable. [PL 2011, c. 335, §3 (AMD).]

2. Analysis of blood, breath and urine. The following provisions apply to the analysis of blood, breath and urine, and the use of that analysis as evidence. A. A laboratory certified or licensed in accordance with section 2524 conducting a chemical analysis of blood, breath or urine to determine an alcohol level or the presence of a drug or drug metabolite may issue a certificate stating the results of the analysis. [PL 2019, c. 368, §1 (AMD).] B. A person qualified to operate a self-contained, breath-alcohol testing apparatus may issue a certificate stating the results of an analysis of a test that the person administered. [PL 2021, c. 204, §1 (AMD).] C. A certificate issued in accordance with paragraph A or B , when duly signed and sworn, is prima facie evidence that: (2) Materials used in the taking of the specimen were of a quality appropriate for the purpose of producing reliable test results; (3) Materials required to be approved by the Department of Health and Human Services were in fact approved; (4) The sample tested was in fact the same sample taken from the defendant; and (5) The alcohol level or the presence of a drug or drug metabolite in the blood or urine of the defendant at the time the sample was taken was as stated in the certificate. [PL 2019, c. 368, §2 (AMD).] D. With 10 days written notice to the prosecution, the defendant may request that a qualified witness testify to the matters of which the certificate constitutes prima facie evidence. The notice must specify those matters concerning which the defendant requests testimony. The certificate is not prima facie evidence of those matters. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] E. A person drawing a specimen of blood may issue a certificate that states that the person is in fact qualified under section 2524 and that the proper procedure for drawing a specimen of blood was followed. That certificate, when signed and sworn to by the person, is prima facie evidence of its contents unless, with 10 days' written notice to the prosecution, the defendant requests that the person testify. [PL 2013, c. 459, §3 (AMD).] F. Evidence that the urine sample was in a sealed carton bearing the Department of Health and Human Services' stamp of approval is prima facie evidence that the equipment was approved by the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2013, c. 459, §3 (AMD).] G. The results of a self-contained breath-alcohol apparatus test is prima facie evidence of an alcohol level. [PL 2009, c. 447, §47 (AMD).] H. Evidence that the self-contained breath-alcohol testing equipment bearing the Department of Health and Human Services' stamp of approval is prima facie evidence that the equipment was approved by the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] I. Evidence that materials used in operating or checking the operation of the self-contained breath-alcohol testing equipment bore a statement of the manufacturer or of the Department of Health and Human Services is prima facie evidence that the materials were of the composition and quality stated. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] J. Transfer of sample specimens to and from a laboratory for purposes of analysis by certified or registered mail complies with all requirements regarding the continuity of custody of physical evidence. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] K. The prosecution is not required to produce expert testimony regarding the functioning of self-contained breath-alcohol testing apparatus before test results are admissible, if sufficient evidence is offered to satisfy paragraphs H and I . [PL 2001, c. 361, §32 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 204, §1 (AMD).]

3. Failure as evidence. Failure of a person to submit to a chemical test is admissible in evidence on the issue of whether that person was under the influence of intoxicants. If the law enforcement officer fails to give the required warnings, the failure of the person to submit to a chemical test is not admissible. If a failure to submit to a chemical test is not admitted into evidence, the court may inform the jury that no test result is available. If a test result is not available for a reason other than failing to submit to a chemical test, the unavailability and the reason are admissible in evidence. [PL 2021, c. 608, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]

4. Statements by accused. A statement by a person as to name or date of birth, or the name or date of birth contained on a driver's license surrendered by that person, is admissible in a proceeding under this Title. A statement of the person's name or date of birth constitutes sufficient proof by itself, without further proof of corpus delicti. A statement by a defendant that the defendant was the operator of a motor vehicle is admissible in a proceeding under section 2411 , section 2412‑A , former section 2557 , section 2557‑A or section 2558 , if it is made voluntarily and is otherwise admissible under the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Maine. The statement may constitute sufficient proof by itself, without further proof of corpus delicti, that the motor vehicle was operated by the defendant. [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2506 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2506
29-A §2506. Conditional license
Status: in_force

A license, including a nonresident's operating privilege, issued to a person with an OUI conviction must be issued on the condition that the person not operate a motor vehicle with an alcohol level of more than 0.00 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath for the following periods from the license reinstatement date: on first conviction, one year; and on a 2nd or subsequent conviction, 10 years. The provisions of sections 1251, subsection 1 and 2457 apply. [PL 2009, c. 447, §65 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 657 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 657
29-A §657. Issuance of certificate
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of title or certificate of salvage as provided in this section. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. Original certificate. When satisfied of an application's genuineness and regularity and that the applicant is entitled to a certificate, the Secretary of State shall issue an original certificate of title or certificate of salvage. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Assignment of title. The Secretary of State, upon receipt of a properly assigned certificate of title or certificate of salvage with an application for a new certificate, the required fee and any other documents required by law, shall issue a new certificate of title or certificate of salvage in the name of the transferee as owner and mail that certificate to the owner. If a lienholder is named on the certificate of title or certificate of salvage, the Secretary of State must mail a certificate of lien, certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the first named lienholder. [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. A, §8 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. A, §18 (AFF).]

3. New certificate. The Secretary of State may issue a new certificate of title or certificate of salvage as provided in section 655 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Involuntary transfer. The Secretary of State, upon receipt of an application for a new certificate of title by a transferee other than by voluntary transfer, with proof of the transfer, the required fee and any other documents required by law, shall issue a new certificate of title in the name of the transferee as owner. If the outstanding certificate of title is not delivered to the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State shall demand the outstanding certificate of title from the holder. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Records. The Secretary of State shall maintain a record of issued certificates of title and salvage, which must be recorded: A. Under a distinctive title number assigned to the vehicle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Under the identification number of the vehicle; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Alphabetically, under the name of the owner; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. By any other method. [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. Inspection. Before a certificate of title or a certificate of salvage is issued, the Secretary of State may require that a vehicle be inspected for conformity to the description given in the application. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Mailing of certificate. The Secretary of State shall mail a certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the owner named on the certificate. The Secretary of State shall also mail a certificate of lien, certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the first lienholder named on the certificate. If the first lienholder named on the certificate of title participates in the electronic lien titling program as provided by section 651‑A , the first lienholder may request that the Secretary of State print a paper certificate of title or certificate of salvage and mail it to an alternate address. [PL 2023, c. 634, §11 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1852 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1852
29-A §1852. Abandonment defined
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this subchapter, a vehicle is considered "abandoned" if the owner or lienholder does not retrieve it and pay all reasonable charges for towing, storing and authorized repair of the vehicle within 14 days after the notices to the owner and lienholder are sent by the Secretary of State or 14 days after the advertisement is published as required in section 1854, subsection 4 . There is a rebuttable presumption that the last owner of record of a motor vehicle found abandoned as shown in the files of the office of the Secretary of State is the owner of the motor vehicle at the time it was abandoned and the person who abandoned it. [PL 2011, c. 46, §1 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 106 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 106
29-A §106. Enforcement of laws pertaining to dealers, transporters and automobile graveyards
Status: in_force

All state, county and local law enforcement officers and all motor vehicle detectives appointed by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 152, subsection 2 shall expeditiously enforce the provisions of chapter 9 ; section 1612 ; Title 10, chapter 217 ; and Title 30‑A, chapter 183, subchapter 1 as it relates to automobile graveyards. [PL 2019, c. 397, §1 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 459 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 459
29-A §459. Manufacturers, dealers, transporters, body shops, transmission shops and garages; special plates
Status: in_force

1. Special plates. The Secretary of State may select and issue special distinguishing letters, marks or designs for number plates issued to manufacturers, dealers, holders of transporter registration certificates and owners of body shops, transmission shops or garages. [PL 2011, c. 44, §1 (AMD).]

2. Special vanity plates. A car dealer or an owner of a body shop, transmission shop or garage may apply for special vanity registration plates that may bear letters or combinations of letters and numbers that are approved by the Secretary of State or a designee. A plate may not be duplicated by other licensed vehicle dealers, body shops, transmission shops or garages. These special vanity plates may not be used to supplement existing registration numbers assigned. The Secretary of State shall charge an additional $30 fee per plate issued pursuant to this subsection. [PL 2011, c. 44, §1 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 456-D — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 5 / Section 456-D
29-A §456-D. We Support Our Troops registration plates
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall issue registration plates, referred to in this section as "We Support Our Troops plates," to support Maine troops and their families in accordance with this section and section 468 , except that the provisions of section 468, subsection 7 do not apply. [PL 2007, c. 703, §7 (RPR).]

1. We Support Our Troops plates. The Secretary of State, upon receiving an application and evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482 , the registration fee required by section 501 or section 504 and the administrative fee and contribution provided for in subsection 2 , shall issue a registration certificate and a set of We Support Our Troops plates to be used in lieu of regular registration plates. These plates must bear identification numbers and letters. [PL 2017, c. 327, §7 (AMD).]

2. Administrative fee and contribution to special programs. A person may contribute funds for the purposes of providing financial assistance to members of the Maine National Guard and their families or residents of the State who are members of the Reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States and their families for emergencies and other special needs by applying for the We Support Our Troops plates and submitting, in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee required under section 501 , a sum of $20, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited as follows: A. Ten dollars to the Maine Military Family Relief Fund as established in Title 37‑B, section 158 ; [PL 2009, c. 481, §2 (AMD).] B. Nine dollars to the Highway Fund for administrative and production costs; and [PL 2007, c. 703, §7 (RPR).] C. One dollar to the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 481, §2 (AMD).]

3. Renewal fee. In addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee required under section 501 , the annual renewal contribution for We Support Our Troops plates is $15, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited as follows: A. Ten dollars to the Maine Military Family Relief Fund as established in Title 37‑B, section 158 ; [PL 2009, c. 481, §3 (AMD).] B. Four dollars to the Highway Fund for administrative and production costs; and [PL 2007, c. 703, §7 (RPR).] C. One dollar to the Specialty License Plate Fund established under section 469 . [PL 2007, c. 703, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 481, §3 (AMD).]

4. Design. A sponsor must submit a design for the We Support Our Troops plates to the Secretary of State for approval or modification in accordance with section 468, subsection 1‑B . The design must include the shape of the boundaries of the State of Maine, with an image of a curled ribbon superimposed over the shape of the State, with the words "We Support Our Troops" printed along the bottom of the plate. The Secretary of State shall provide the final design to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters prior to manufacture of the plates. The Secretary of State shall issue upon request We Support Our Troops plates that are also vanity plates. We Support Our Troops plates are issued in accordance with the provisions of this section and section 453 . [PL 2023, c. 271, §4 (AMD).]

5. Duplicate plates prohibited. The Secretary of State shall issue a We Support Our Troops plate in a 3-number and 3-letter combination sequence. Vanity plates may not duplicate vanity plates issued in another class of plate. [PL 2007, c. 703, §7 (RPR).]

6. Weight limit. [PL 2017, c. 327, §8 (RP).]

7. Administration of fees. On a quarterly basis, the Secretary of State shall transfer the revenue from the issuance and renewal of the We Support Our Troops plates to the Treasurer of State for deposit and crediting pursuant to subsections 2 and 3 . The Treasurer of State shall reimburse the sponsor $20,000 of the original payment from the Highway Fund after the issuance of the first 2,000 registration plates under this section. [PL 2009, c. 481, §4 (AMD).]

8. We Support Our Troops Advisory Board. [PL 2009, c. 481, §5 (RP).]

9. Date of first issue. [PL 2007, c. 703, §7 (RP).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2093 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2093
29-A §2093. Snow and ice; duty of care
Status: in_force

The operator of a vehicle with a registered weight under 10,000 pounds shall take reasonable measures to prevent snow or ice on the vehicle from falling off the vehicle while it is being operated on a public way. [PL 2023, c. 107, §1 (NEW).]

A violation of this section that causes damage or injury is a traffic infraction subject to a fine of not more than $50 for a first offense and for which a fine of not less than $150 and not more than $250 may be adjudged for each subsequent offense. [PL 2023, c. 107, §1 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1808 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 15 / Section 1808
29-A §1808. Waiver prohibited
Status: in_force

The duties imposed by and rights created under this subchapter may not be waived or otherwise modified. Any waiver or modification is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2555 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 23 / Section 2555
29-A §2555. Revocation following restoration
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall revoke the license of a person whose license has been restored pursuant to section 2554 when: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. New convictions. Within a 5-year period of the restoration, the person commits a new offense under section 2551-A, subsection 1, paragraph A ; or [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]

2. Continued liability. The person commits a new offense under section 2551-A, subsection 1, paragraph A and, within 5 years preceding the date of that new offense, the person's record shows accumulated convictions or adjudications, including the new offense, which results in that person's being defined as an habitual offender under section 2551-A, subsection 1, paragraph A . [PL 2005, c. 606, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2305 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 19 / Section 2305
29-A §2305. School bus construction; fire extinguisher
Status: in_force

1. Access. A school bus must be constructed to permit the operator access to the passenger compartment without leaving the vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe must be entirely outside the passenger compartment of a school bus. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Fuel tank filler, vent, drain openings. The fuel tank filler, vent and drain openings must be outside the school bus body. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Fire extinguisher. A school bus must have at least one dry chemical fire extinguisher: A. Of at least 2 1/2 pound capacity; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Mounted in automotive type manufacturer's extinguisher bracket; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Located in the operator's compartment in full view of and readily accessible to the operator; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. Having an Underwriters' Laboratories rating of not less than 10-B: C. [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. § 754 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 7 / Section 754
29-A §754. Examination and impoundment of vehicle
Status: in_force

1. Examination of identification numbers. A State Police officer or a motor vehicle detective may examine the vehicle identification numbers of a vehicle or vehicle part. Failure to allow the examination is a Class E crime. [PL 2017, c. 229, §16 (AMD).]

2. Impoundment. When a State Police officer or an investigator has reasonable grounds to believe that a vehicle identification number is fictitious, removed or altered, or that a violation of law involving a vehicle or vehicle part has taken place, the police officer or investigator may impound the vehicle or vehicle part and hold the vehicle or part until the violation is cleared. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Vehicle identification numbers. A manufacturer or assembler of a vehicle shall provide that vehicle with a vehicle identification number and on request shall supply the Secretary of State and the Chief of the State Police with all available information concerning the location of vehicle identification numbers and other identifying numbers on that vehicle. The Secretary of State may refuse to register or issue a certificate of title for a vehicle made by a manufacturer or assembler who fails to comply with this section. The vehicle identification number for a motor vehicle must conform with the requirements of the Federal Government. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Vehicle or vehicle part disposal. Impounded vehicles and vehicle parts that are unclaimed, recovered after theft or unidentifiable become the property of the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall dispose of those vehicles and vehicle parts in the following manner. A. Within 10 days after impoundment, the Secretary of State shall notify by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, the last known owner and all lienholders of record. The notice must describe the year, make, model and vehicle identification number, if known. The notice must state that failure of the owner or lienholder to exercise the owner's or the lienholder's right to reclaim the vehicle or vehicle part within 30 days from receipt of notice means the vehicle or vehicle part is abandoned and becomes the property of the Secretary of State. An owner or lienholder claiming ownership under this paragraph must take possession of the vehicle or vehicle part within 30 days from receipt of notice to reclaim the vehicle or vehicle part. [PL 2025, c. 119, §5 (AMD).] B. [PL 2025, c. 119, §5 (RP).] C. The Secretary of State may dispose of the vehicle or vehicle part in a manner considered appropriate by the Secretary of State, including, but not limited to, selling the vehicle or vehicle part. Any proceeds from a sale of a vehicle or vehicle part under this paragraph must be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Services Fund established under section 159 . [PL 2025, c. 119, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 119, §5 (AMD).]
29-A M.R.S. § 2382 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 21 / Section 2382
29-A §2382. Overlimit movement permits
Status: in_force

1. Overlimit movement permits issued by State. The Secretary of State, acting under guidelines and advice of the Commissioner of Transportation, may grant permits to move nondivisible objects having a length, width, height or weight greater than specified in this Title over a way or bridge maintained by the Department of Transportation. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Permit fee. The Secretary of State, with the advice of the Commissioner of Transportation, may set the fee for single trip permits, at not less than $6, nor more than $30, based on weight, height, length and width. The Secretary of State may, by rule, implement fees that have been set by the Commissioner of Transportation for multiple trip, long-term overweight movement permits. Rules established pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 2001, c. 671, §30 (AMD).]

3. County and municipal permits. A county commissioner or municipal officer may grant a permit, for a reasonable fee, for travel over a way or bridge maintained by that county or municipality. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §73 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

4. Permits for weight. A vehicle granted a permit for excess weight must first be registered for the maximum gross vehicle weight allowed for that vehicle. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Long-term permits. The Secretary of State may grant permits for up to one year for trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, heavy duty recovery vehicles and Class A special mobile equipment. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 8071, subsection 2, paragraph A , the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, shall establish the fee schedule by rule. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2019, c. 335, §9 (AMD).]

6. Scope of permit. A permit is limited to the particular vehicle or object to be moved, the trailer or semitrailer hauling the overlimit object and particular ways and bridges. [PL 2003, c. 166, §13 (AMD).]

7. Construction permits. A permit for a stated period of time may be issued for loads and equipment employed on public way construction projects, United States Government projects or construction of private ways, when within construction areas established by the Department of Transportation. The permit: A. Must be procured from the municipal officers for a construction area within that municipality; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. May require the contractor to be responsible for damage to ways used in the construction areas and may provide for: (1) Withholding by the agency contracting the work of final payment under contract; or (2) The furnishing of a bond by the contractor to guarantee suitable repair or payment of damages. The suitability of repairs or the amount of damage is to be determined by the Department of Transportation on state-maintained ways and bridges, otherwise by the municipal officers; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. May be granted by the Department of Transportation or by the state engineer in charge of the construction contract; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] D. For construction areas, carries no fee and does not come within the scope of this section. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

8. Gross vehicle weight permits. The following may grant permits to operate a vehicle having a gross vehicle weight exceeding the prescribed limit: A. The Secretary of State, with the consent of the Department of Transportation, for state and state aid highways and bridges within city or compact village limits; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Municipal officers, for all other ways and bridges within that city and compact village limits; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. The county commissioners, for county roads and bridges located in unorganized territory. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

9. Pilot vehicles. The following restrictions apply to pilot vehicles. A. Pilot vehicles required by a permit must be equipped with warning lights and signs as required by the Secretary of State with the advice of the Department of Transportation. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §74 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Warning lights may be operated and lettering on the signs may be visible on a pilot vehicle only while it is escorting a vehicle with a permit on a public way. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §74 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] With the advice of the Commissioner of Transportation and the Chief of the State Police, the Secretary of State shall establish rules for the operation of pilot vehicles. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §74 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

9-A. Police escort. A person may not operate a single vehicle or a combination of vehicles of 125 feet or more in length or 16 feet or more in width on a public way unless the vehicle or combination of vehicles is accompanied by a police escort. The Secretary of State, with the advice of the Commissioner of Transportation, may require a police escort for vehicles of lesser dimensions. A. The Bureau of State Police shall establish a fee for state police escorts to defray the costs of providing a police escort. A county sheriff or municipal police department may establish a fee to defray the costs of providing police escorts. [PL 1997, c. 144, §2 (NEW).] B. The Bureau of State Police shall provide a police escort if a request is made by a permittee. A county sheriff or municipal police department may refuse a permittee's request for a police escort. [PL 1997, c. 144, §2 (NEW).] C. A vehicle or combination of vehicles for which a police escort is required must be accompanied by a state police escort when operating on the interstate highway system. [PL 1997, c. 144, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 144, §2 (NEW).]

10. Taxes paid. A permit for a mobile home may not be granted unless the applicant provides reasonable assurance that all property taxes, sewage disposal charges and drain and sewer assessments applicable to the mobile home, including those for the current tax year, have been paid or that the mobile home is exempt from those taxes. A municipality may waive the requirement that those taxes be paid before the issuance of a permit if the mobile home is to be moved from one location in the municipality to another location in the same municipality for purposes not related to the sale of the mobile home. [PL 1999, c. 125, §1 (AMD).]

11. Violation. A person who moves an object over the public way in violation of this section commits a traffic infraction. [PL 1999, c. 117, §2 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1306 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1306
29-A §1306. Applicant who has not been licensed within past 5 years
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license who has not been licensed to operate a motor vehicle in this State or in another jurisdiction within the past 5 years must successfully pass a complete examination consisting of a vision, written and road test. [PL 2003, c. 434, §17 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1603 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 13 / Section 1603
29-A §1603. Suspension
Status: in_force

1. Suspension of license or registration following conviction or adjudication. On receipt of an abstract of conviction or adjudication of a person for a violation of a motor vehicle law other than OUI, the Secretary of State may suspend the license of that person and the registration of a vehicle registered in the name of that person until that person gives proof of financial responsibility under section 1605 . [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Suspension of license or registration following OUI convictions. On receipt of an attested copy of the court record of an OUI conviction when the person has been previously convicted within a 10-year period of OUI, the Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's license until the person gives proof of financial responsibility. The period of suspension under this subsection may not be less than the original period of suspension imposed for the conviction. [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §2 (AMD).]

3. Minimum. After a conviction or adjudication of a person for a violation of a motor vehicle law and reinstatement of that person's license and registration, the person shall maintain proof of financial responsibility for at least 3 years. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

4. Conviction or adjudication in another state. The Secretary of State shall take action as required in this section upon receiving proper evidence of a conviction or adjudication in another state. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

5. Waiver. The Secretary of State may waive the demand for proof of financial responsibility after 3 years from the date of demand for proof. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

6. General suspension. After an accident, the Secretary of State, on reasonable grounds appearing on records in the Secretary of State's office, may suspend a person's license or registration until that person gives proof of financial responsibility for a period as the Secretary of State may require. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

7. Unsatisfied judgment. Upon receipt of a judgment against the owner or operator of a vehicle involved in an accident reported pursuant to section 2251, subsection 2 that resulted from a cause of action that arose from that accident, the Secretary of State shall immediately suspend the license and registration of the judgment debtor. Upon receipt of a judgment against the owner or operator of a vehicle resulting from an accident not reported pursuant to section 2251, subsection 2 that occurred on a public way or in a place where public traffic may reasonably be anticipated and caused bodily injury or death or property damage of at least $1,000, the Secretary of State shall immediately suspend the license and registration of the judgment debtor. A. A suspension remains in effect until the owner or operator has obtained a written release, a discharge in bankruptcy or a judgment of no liability, has filed an installment payment of judgment agreement pursuant to section 1604 or has fully satisfied the judgment. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Prior to restoration, the owner or operator must provide proof of financial responsibility. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] [PL 2013, c. 123, §1 (AMD).]

8. Penalty. A person commits a Class E crime if that person gives information required in a report of traffic accident or otherwise as provided in this section, knowing or having reason to believe that information is false. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

9. Return license, certificates and plates. A person whose license or registration has been suspended shall immediately return every license, registration certificate and registration plate issued to that person to the Secretary of State. A person commits a traffic infraction if that person, after notice of suspension, fails or refuses to return every license, registration certificate and registration plate. [PL 2023, c. 362, §1 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 362, §4 (AFF).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1455 — ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 11 / Section 1455
29-A §1455. Applications for new licenses -- Article V
Status: in_force

Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of a license to drive issued by any other party state. The licensing authority in the state where application is made may not issue a license to drive to the applicant if: [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

1. License suspended. The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such suspension period has not terminated; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. License revoked. The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such revocation has not terminated, except that after the expiration of one year from the date the license was revoked, such person may make application for a new license if permitted by law. The licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant to such person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Surrender of license. The applicant is the holder of a license to drive issued by another party state and currently in force unless the applicant surrenders such license. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]