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29-A ME Rev Stat § 2356 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 1: WEIGHT|29-A §2356. Operation of a vehicle exceeding registered weight

 §2356. Operation of a vehicle exceeding registered weight 1.  Operation prohibited.  A person commits a traffic infraction if that person operates or causes operation of a vehicle in excess of its registered weight on a public way.   [PL 2001, c. 267, §2 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).] 2.  Prima facie evidence.  Operation of a vehicle is prima facie evidence that the operation was caused by the vehicle registrant.   [PL 2001, c. 267, §2 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).] 3.  Exception.   [PL 2001, c. 267, §3 (RP); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).] 4.  Penalty.  Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-B, the fine for a violation of subsection 1 is twice the difference in the registration fees for the actual weight and the registered weight of the vehicle. The minimum fine for a violation of this section is $25.   [PL 2001, c. 267, §4 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).] 5.  Reduced penalty.   [PL 2001, c. 267, §5 (RP); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).] 6.  Private ways exempted.  This section does not apply to operating on private ways.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 7.  Notice of failure to appear or noncompliance with orders.  If a person after being ordered to appear to answer a violation fails to appear or after appearing fails to comply with an order issued pursuant to this section, the court shall notify the Secretary of State.   [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] 8.  Suspension of registrations.  After receiving notice pursuant to subsection 7, the Secretary of State shall suspend the person's registration certificates and plates and the privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this State. The suspension remains in effect until the person appears in court and complies with a court order.   [PL 2015, c. 473, §18 (AMD).] 9.  Subsequent violation.  A person issued a summons for violating this section does not commit a subsequent violation of this section involving the same vehicle and same load until the next business day.   [PL 2007, c. 383, §27 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §§C7,8 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 267, §§2-5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 383, §27 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 598, §39 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 473, §18 (AMD).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2359 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 1: WEIGHT|29-A §2359. Prima facie evidence

 §2359. Prima facie evidence For the purposes of this Title, weights as indicated by a stationary or portable scale approved by the Department of Transportation and tested within 12 calendar months prior to the time of use by a person and method approved by the Department of Transportation are considered accurate.   [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §39 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §39 (AMD).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2360-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 1: WEIGHT|29-A §2360-A. Exception to axle fines during the midwinter season

 §2360-A. Exception to axle fines during the midwinter season 1.  Axle fines waived; midwinter season.  The fine is waived and the Violation Summons and Complaint is not issued for violations of axle and axle group weight limits or tolerances provided by sections 2352, 2353, 2354, 2357, 2364 and 2365 for vehicles traveling during the months of January and February.   [PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. A, §32 (AMD).] 2.  Exceptions.  This section does not apply to:   A. Vehicles traveling on the Interstate Highway System, including the portion of the Maine Turnpike designated Interstate 95 and that portion of Interstate 95 from the southern terminus of the Maine Turnpike to the New Hampshire state line; or   [PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF).]B. Vehicles traveling on ways restricted under the provisions of section 2395.   [PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF).][PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Repeal.   [PL 2011, c. 86, §1 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 426, §6 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 453, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 444, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 86, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. A, §32 (AMD).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2361 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 1: WEIGHT|29-A §2361. Aggravated excessive vehicle weight violations (REPEALED)

 §2361. Aggravated excessive vehicle weight violations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §A111 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 267, §9 (RP). PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2361-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 1: WEIGHT|29-A §2361-A. Aggravated gross weight violations

 §2361-A. Aggravated gross weight violations The operation of a vehicle exceeding the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight by 20% or more is an aggravated gross weight violation. The penalty for an aggravated gross weight violation is the fine established in section 2360, subsection 3.   [PL 2001, c. 267, §10 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 267, §10 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2362 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 1: WEIGHT|29-A §2362. Repeat offender (REPEALED)

 §2362. Repeat offender (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 546, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 267, §11 (RP). PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2363 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 1: WEIGHT|29-A §2363. Refusal to permit weighing

 §2363. Refusal to permit weighing 1.  Violation.  An operator or owner commits a Class E crime if that person refuses to permit the weighing of a vehicle as provided in this subchapter.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Fine.  Notwithstanding Title 17-A, a fine of not more than $1,500 may be imposed. The fine accrues to the Highway Fund.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2381 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 2: DIMENSION|29-A §2381. Moving heavy objects and objects that exceed dimensional limits

 §2381. Moving heavy objects and objects that exceed dimensional limits 1.  Prohibition.  A person may not move a vehicle or other object over a public way or bridge without obtaining a permit under this section if that vehicle or object:   A. Exceeds the length, width, height or weight prescribed in this Title; or   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. Has attached to its wheels a flange, rib, clamp or other object likely to injure the surface of the public way or bridge.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §72 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Exception.  This section does not prohibit:   A. The transportation of utility poles by a tractor and semitrailer without regard to overall length if the utility poles are moved by a utility company or the utility company's contractor from a staging area to the final point of installation. Nothing in this paragraph exempts the transporter from other applicable laws or rules;   [PL 2007, c. 703, §24 (AMD).]B. Overwidth mowing machines, farm tractors or farming vehicles and equipment not customarily operated over public ways, if equipped with lights pursuant to section 1906, subsection 1, or reflectors at least 12 inches by 12 inches, to the front and rear adequately warning, during nighttime, other highway users of the extreme width; or   [PL 2015, c. 303, §1 (AMD).]C. The use of tire chains of reasonable proportions when required for safety because of snow, ice or other slippery conditions.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 303, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Transporter certificates.  This section applies but is not limited to holders of transporter registration certificates.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §Q72 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 314, §14 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 703, §24 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 303, §1 (AMD).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2383 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 2: DIMENSION|29-A §2383. Crossing of public way

 §2383. Crossing of public way 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2384 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 2: DIMENSION|29-A §2384. Regional overdimensional truck permits

 §2384. Regional overdimensional truck permits 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2385 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 2: DIMENSION|29-A §2385. Protruding objects and trailers

 §2385. Protruding objects and trailers 1.  Warning device.  A vehicle carrying an object that projects more than 4 feet from the rear must carry, at or near the rear of the object:   A. During nighttime, a red light; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]B. At all other times, a clean fluorescent cloth at least 12 by 12 inches.   [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.  Logs.  During the hours when lights are required, a vehicle carrying logs that project more than 4 feet from the rear of the vehicle must display a red reflector or reflectorized paint on the end of the log projecting furthest to the rear. The reflector or reflectorized paint must be of sufficient size and properly located and maintained so as to reflect, at night on an unlighted highway, the undimmed headlights of a vehicle approaching from the rear for at least 200 feet.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 3.  Safety chains.  A trailer, semitrailer or vehicle being towed must, in addition to the tow bar or coupling device, have a safety chain or steel cable so attached as to prevent breakaway from the towing vehicle.   The chain or steel cable must be made of not less than 1/4-inch wire.   This subsection does not apply to truck tractor and semitrailer units equipped with 5th wheel mechanism.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 4.  Trailers and tiny homes.  A trailer, tiny home or semitrailer that is wider than the vehicle towing it must be equipped with reflective material or a lamp on each front corner that is visible to oncoming traffic.   [PL 2019, c. 650, §18 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 108, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 468, §4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 650, §18 (AMD).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2386 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 2: DIMENSION|29-A §2386. Binding of loads (REPEALED)

 §2386. Binding of loads (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 247, §8 (RP).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2387 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 2: DIMENSION|29-A §2387. Bridge loads

 §2387. Bridge loads 1.  Local authority to limit weight, number or speed.  Officials responsible for the repair and maintenance of a bridge may limit the combined weight of vehicle and load or any axle, or the number or speed of vehicles permitted on a bridge to the limit necessary for the safety of life or property or the maintenance of the bridge.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Department of Transportation responsibility.  If an official fails to set limits, the Department of Transportation may set limits.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 3.  Posting.  Regulations are in effect when notice is conspicuously posted at each end of a bridge.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 4.  Advice.  Limits must be based on the advice of the Department of Transportation or a registered professional civil engineer retained for the purpose of inspecting and determining the safe capacity of bridges.   In an emergency, the officials may set limits as they may determine proper for the structural capacity or the maintenance of the bridge.   As soon as is reasonably possible, the officials shall seek the advice of the Department of Transportation.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 5.  Penalty.  Violation of a posted bridge weight limit is a traffic violation, for which a forfeiture of $20 per each full 1,000 pounds plus $30 per each full 10% over the posted limit may be adjudged.   It is not a violation if the excess weight is less than 500 pounds multiplied by the number of axles less one.   If the violation is for excess weight less than 1,000 pounds multiplied by the number of axles less one, the fine is reduced by 50%.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2388 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 2: DIMENSION|29-A §2388. Violations; bond; appeals

 §2388. Violations; bond; appeals 1.  Violation.  Except as otherwise provided, an operator who violates a provision of this subchapter commits a traffic infraction for which a forfeiture of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 for each offense may be adjudged.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Bond.  In granting a permit under this subchapter, an operator may be required to post a satisfactory bond to reimburse for expenses necessarily incurred in repairing damage caused to the way or bridge by the operator's use.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 3.  Appeals.  An appeal in writing may be taken to the Department of Transportation from an order or decision of a municipal official under sections 2380 to 2382, 2387 and 2395.   The Department of Transportation may hear and decide the matter in a summary manner, modifying, affirming or vacating the action and may issue any order necessary to carry out its decision.   An appeal does not suspend the order or decision of the municipal official unless ordered by the Department of Transportation.   An appeal may be taken to the Public Utilities Commission from an action by a railroad corporation under section 2387 in respect to a highway bridge maintained by the corporation. The commission, after notice and hearing, may confirm or modify that action.   [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §112 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §A112 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2389 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 2: DIMENSION|29-A §2389. Truck, trailer and combinations; limitations

 §2389. Truck, trailer and combinations; limitations 1.  Limitation on drawn trailers and tiny homes.  Only one tiny home, trailer or semitrailer may be drawn by a motor vehicle, except that a combination of a truck tractor, semitrailer and full trailer may be operated on the Interstate Highway System and those qualifying federal aid primary system highways designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to the United States Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, Section 411. "Driveaway" and "towaway" operations, as defined by the Secretary of State, may include a combination of saddlemount vehicles not to exceed 3 units in contact with the road.   [PL 2019, c. 650, §19 (AMD).] 2.  Converted semitrailers.  A semitrailer converted to a trailer by use of a converter dolly remains a semitrailer for all other purposes in this Title and is considered one vehicle while connected.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 650, §19 (AMD).
29-A ME Rev Stat § 2396 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC|Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS|Subchapter 3: PROTECTION OF WAYS|29-A §2396. Certain substances on public ways

 §2396. Certain substances on public ways 1.  Injurious substances.  A person may not place on a way a tack, nail, wire, scrap metal, glass, crockery or other substance that may injure feet, tires or wheels.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §75 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 1-A.  Duty to clear way.  If a person accidentally places an injurious substance on a way, that person shall immediately make all reasonable efforts to clear the way of that substance.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §76 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Unsecured load.  A person may not operate on a public way a vehicle with a load that is not fastened, secured, confined or loaded to reasonably prevent a portion from falling off.   For the purposes of this section, "load" includes, but is not limited to, firewood, pulpwood, logs, bolts or other material, but does not include loose hay, pea vines, straw, grain or cornstalks.   When the load consists of sawdust, shavings or wood chips, and a reasonable effort has been made to completely cover the load, minor amounts blown from the vehicle while in transit do not constitute a violation.   A violation of this section is a traffic infraction subject to a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500.   [PL 2001, c. 144, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Gravel.  A load of gravel, sand, crushed stone, rubbish, building debris or trash must be covered or otherwise secured or confined to prevent any portion of the load from falling from or spilling out of the vehicle.   [PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AMD).] 4.  Snow.  A person may not place and allow to remain on a public way snow or slush that has not accumulated there naturally.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 144, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 360, §16 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §§Q75,76 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).