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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 23 §705. Culverts

§705. Culverts
The Department of Transportation shall oversee the installation or replacement of culverts within the right-of-way on state and state aid highways lying outside the compact area of an urban compact municipality as defined in section 754. An abutter desiring to establish a new driveway, entrance or approach on these highways must first comply with section 704 and any rules adopted under section 704. If the department determines that a culvert is required, the abutter shall, at the abutter's expense, provide a culvert meeting department standards and install the culvert in a manner satisfactory to the department. The abutter has continuing responsibility for the condition and stability of the access, including replacement of any culverts or other structures pertaining to the access, subject to the department's ongoing jurisdiction over the right-of-way.   [PL 2009, c. 315, §1 (AMD).]
When the department determines that, in order to reestablish access to an abutting property, a culvert replacement is required for an existing driveway, entrance or approach located within the highway limits as part of a capital highway or ditching project or emergency response effort, the department is responsible for the cost of the replacement.   [PL 2009, c. 315, §1 (NEW).]
When the department determines a culvert replacement is not required for an existing driveway, entrance or approach located within the highway limits, the abutter is responsible for the cost of any replacement.   [PL 2009, c. 315, §1 (NEW).]
For locations on town ways and on state and state aid highways within the compact area of an urban compact municipality pursuant to section 754, the municipality must be petitioned by the abutter pursuant to section 704. Should a permit be issued, the abutter shall provide, at the abutter's expense, a culvert satisfactory to the municipality, which the municipality shall install and maintain.   [PL 1999, c. 473, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 46, §1 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 473, §C2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 306, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 315, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 23 §706. Curbs

§706. Curbs
1.  Location or construction.
The Department of Transportation shall develop or approve standards for the location or construction of curbs on each side of a way in the business district or area as defined by the department of any municipality for which curbs have been prescribed.
[PL 2017, c. 9, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Federal compliance.
Standards developed by the Department of Transportation for curb ramping under subsection 1 must comply with applicable federal standards.
[PL 2017, c. 9, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Physically handicapped; adequate ramping.
[PL 2017, c. 9, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 311 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 788, §102 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 94 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 604, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 9, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 23 §707. Construction flaggers; minimum training standards

§707. Construction flaggers; minimum training standards
All privately employed flaggers at highway construction sites on public ways must have training in controlling traffic at construction sites in a manner consistent with the standards set forth in the American National Standards Institute, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. That training may consist of video instruction, instruction in a classroom setting, distribution of informational handbooks or other educational materials or other training activities determined appropriate by the employer. Municipalities are encouraged to provide the same training as is required for privately employed flaggers to flaggers whom they employ.   [PL 1991, c. 401 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1991, c. 1, §31 (COR). PL 1991, c. 401 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 481, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 23 §708. Highway lighting

§708. Highway lighting
1.  Definitions.
All definitions in Title 5, section 1769, subsection 1 apply in this section. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Transportation.   [PL 1991, c. 481, §2 (NEW).]
B. "Roadway lighting" means lighting that is specifically intended to illuminate roadways for automobiles but does not mean lighting intended to illuminate roadways only for pedestrian purposes.   [PL 1991, c. 481, §2 (NEW).]
[RR 1995, c. 1, §12 (COR).]
2.  Permanent outdoor luminaires.
A person may not use any state funds to install or replace any permanent outdoor luminaire unless:
A. The luminaire is a full cutoff luminaire when the rated output of the luminaire is greater than 1,800 lumens;   [PL 1991, c. 481, §2 (NEW).]
B. The illuminance from a luminaire or a system of luminaires does not exceed the minimum illuminance recommended by the federal Department of Transportation for that purpose;   [PL 1991, c. 481, §2 (NEW).]
C. For roadway lighting, the commissioner determines that the purpose of the lighting installation or replacement can not be achieved by any of the following means:
(1) Reduction of the speed limit in the area to be lighted; or
(2) Installation of reflectorized roadway markers, lines, warnings or informational signs; and   [PL 1991, c. 481, §2 (NEW).]
D. The commissioner ensures that consideration is given to minimizing glare and light trespass.   [PL 1991, c. 481, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1991, c. 481, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Exceptions.
Exceptions from the provisions of this section are permitted only when:
A. Federal laws, rules and regulations take precedence over these provisions;   [PL 2005, c. 482, §1 (AMD).]
B. The commissioner determines that there is a compelling safety interest that can not be addressed by any other method; or   [PL 2005, c. 482, §1 (AMD).]
C. The commissioner determines that a lighting installation is related to a department bridge project of state and regional significance and is supported by municipalities directly affected by the installation.   [PL 2005, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 482, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1991, c. 1, §31 (RNU). PL 1991, c. 481, §2 (NEW). RR 1995, c. 1, §12 (COR). PL 2005, c. 482, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 23 §709. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 compliance

§709. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 compliance
Whenever the Department of Transportation undertakes a project for construction or reconstruction of a public way, the owner of an aboveground facility, including but not limited to poles, guys, hydrants, transformers or other utility facilities, within that portion of the public way shall ensure that the facility meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any alteration, relocation or expense necessary to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is the sole responsibility of the facility owner.   [PL 2021, c. 334, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 334, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 2: STATE HIGHWAYS › 23 §751. Establishment of system

§751. Establishment of system
The department shall provide a system of maintenance for all state highways to which section 1001 may apply and for all state aid highways to which section 802 may apply so that all sections of such highways may be effectually and economically preserved and maintained, in accordance with the best maintenance practice insofar as funds will permit. This section does not include snow removal work on state aid highways or town ways.   [PL 1981, c. 698, §99 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §99 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 2: STATE HIGHWAYS › 23 §752. Expense of construction

§752. Expense of construction
The department shall be sole arbiter of the designation of state highways, but shall, after reasonable notice by publication, give all parties interested an opportunity to be heard thereon before such designation is made.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
The expense of constructing such state highways shall be borne wholly by the State, except as otherwise provided in chapters 1 to 19.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 2: STATE HIGHWAYS › 23 §753. Contracts for construction (REPEALED)

§753. Contracts for construction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 322, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §252 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 86, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 554, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 208, §20 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 689, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 313, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 2: STATE HIGHWAYS › 23 §753-A. Design-build contracts (REPEALED)

§753-A. Design-build contracts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 140, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 313, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 306, §3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 648, Pt. B, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 3: STATE AID HIGHWAYS › 23 §801. Designation

§801. Designation
Municipal officers may petition the department to designate as state aid highways such public ways within their jurisdiction as will best serve outlying communities, connect adjoining towns and villages and facilitate travel in reaching markets, railroad connections and state roads, due consideration being given to cost as well as distance and volume of travel. Such petition presented to the department for the designation of a state aid highway shall include an adequate description of the way which it is desired to have so designated, and upon the same being approved and accepted by the department said way shall be established and known as a state aid highway. Twenty or more voters of the town in which said way is located, by written petition, presented within 30 days after the petition to designate such way as a state aid road has been filed with the department, shall have the right to be heard on the acceptance thereof. The department shall be the sole arbiter of the designation of state aid roads and may accept or reject any part or all of such way and impose terms in respect thereto.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 3: STATE AID HIGHWAYS › 23 §802. Maintenance by State

§802. Maintenance by State
State aid highways must be continually maintained under the direction and control of the department at the expense of the State except as provided in sections 705, 754 and 1003.   [PL 2009, c. 315, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C7 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 473, §C4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 315, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 3: STATE AID HIGHWAYS › 23 §803. Contracts for construction (REPEALED)

§803. Contracts for construction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 313, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 4: SECONDARY FEDERAL AID ROADS › 23 §851. Maintenance; projects (REPEALED)

§851. Maintenance; projects
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 4: SECONDARY FEDERAL AID ROADS › 23 §852. -- roads (REPEALED)

§852. -- roads
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 4: SECONDARY FEDERAL AID ROADS › 23 §853. Cooperation of municipal officers

§853. Cooperation of municipal officers
Municipal officers are authorized to cooperate with the State Department of Transportation and with the Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce, in the designation and construction of such parts of any federal aid secondary highway roads that are or will be within their respective towns.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 5: SURFACE TREATMENT › 23 §901. State aid highways (REPEALED)

§901. State aid highways
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 5: SURFACE TREATMENT › 23 §902. -- improved sections (REPEALED)

§902. -- improved sections
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 6: ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT › 23 §951. Planting

§951. Planting
The department may cause or allow grasses, shrubs, vines and trees to be planted and maintained along state and state aid highways, to be paid for as part of the cost of construction and maintenance of highways. The department shall consult with the recognized tree board or tree warden of a municipality concerning the planting along a state or state aid highway within that municipality. For purposes of this section, a "recognized tree board" or "tree warden" means a person or persons designated as such by municipal officials and listed with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. In making this designation, municipal officials shall give preference to persons experienced in the area of landscaping and planting. If such persons are not available, the municipality may designate another municipal officer.   [PL 2001, c. 39, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 316, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 39, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 6: ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT › 23 §952. Contracts

§952. Contracts
The department may enter into agreements with individuals or organizations who wish to plant grasses, vines, trees or flowers, or to make gifts or appropriations to carry out this subchapter.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 6: ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT › 23 §953. View of advertising panels not to be obstructed (REPEALED)

§953. View of advertising panels not to be obstructed
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A78 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 6: ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT › 23 §954. Picnic areas

§954. Picnic areas
The department is authorized to construct along state and state aid highways roadside picnic areas, roadside springs, scenic turnouts or other landscaping where in the opinion of the department it may seem advisable and place distinguishing signs upon the same. The department is authorized to use for the maintenance of the same such funds as are now available for maintenance of state and state aid highways. In any roadside area along any state or state aid highway where modern flush toilet facilities are provided for public use, there must be provided toilet rooms that are accessible to and usable by the physically disabled, as set out in Title 5, chapter 337, subchapter 5. The department shall erect and maintain signs along the approach to any roadside area where toilet facilities accessible to the disabled are available that are designed to inform disabled persons that the facilities are available.   [PL 2011, c. 613, §25 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 248, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §25 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1001. Maintenance and snow removal on state highways

§1001. Maintenance and snow removal on state highways
Improved state highways shall be continually maintained, and the snow removed from such sections of designated state highways as the department may determine, under the direction and control of the department at the expense of the State.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
The snow removal work shall include the plowing of these highways, the erection, maintenance, dismantling and rental of snow fences, and the sanding of icy road surfaces. It shall not include loading and hauling snow from any compact section. The State shall not be liable for accidents while the road surface is covered with snow and ice.
To carry out the preceding paragraph the department is authorized to hire equipment, preferably town owned, arrange contracts and erect or hire buildings for storage purposes. Purchases of necessary equipment or materials shall be made as provided in section 52.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
The maintenance provisions of this section and sections 705, 751, 1003 and 1005‑A do not apply to compact areas of urban compact municipalities as defined in section 754.   [PL 1999, c. 473, Pt. C, §5 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 468 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 509 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C10 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 588, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 473, §C5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1002. Winter routes cleared of snow (REPEALED)

§1002. Winter routes cleared of snow
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 363, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1003. Towns to keep routes clear of snow; sanding

§1003. Towns to keep routes clear of snow; sanding
Towns shall keep state aid highways cleared of snow during the winter season or such part of the year as the department may direct, so that they may be reasonably usable by motor vehicles. Snow on such state aid highways shall be removed to the outside edges of the shoulders of the road, and in a manner satisfactory to the department whose judgment shall be final. The towns shall sand the state aid highways to the satisfaction of the department, and in case the towns fail to sand the highways to the satisfaction of the department, the department shall be authorized to make arrangements for the proper sanding and the cost of such sanding done by the department shall be paid by the towns.   [PL 1981, c. 492, Pt. C, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 363, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1004. Towns authorized to raise money

§1004. Towns authorized to raise money
To carry into effect section 1003, towns are authorized to raise and appropriate money therefor.   [PL 1981, c. 492, Pt. C, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 492, §C13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1005. Reimbursement of towns; snow fences; appeals (REPEALED)

§1005. Reimbursement of towns; snow fences; appeals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 438, §1 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 54 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 490, §1 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 590, §35 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 515 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 583 (AMD). P&SL 1975, c. 78, §21 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 620, §§2,2-A (AMD). PL 1977, c. 174, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 405, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 510, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §§A159,A160 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1006. Discontinuance on certain highways (REPEALED)

§1006. Discontinuance on certain highways
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1007. Roads kept open by State; expense deducted from moneys due town

§1007. Roads kept open by State; expense deducted from moneys due town
When any town, in the judgment of the Department of Transportation, unreasonably fails to either raise, appropriate or pay the cost of snow removal, or without cause fails to keep open any state or state aid highway as required in section 1001 or 1003, the department shall cause the highway to be kept open at the expense of the State. The Treasurer of State may withhold a sufficient amount from any funds due or to become due the town, to cover the payment in whole of the expense of the snow removal, and the amount collected shall be added to the State Highway Maintenance Account.   [PL 1981, c. 492, Pt. C, §17 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C17 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1008. Failure of town to pay share of snow removal (REPEALED)

§1008. Failure of town to pay share of snow removal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 492, §C18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1009. Towns not reimbursed in compact or built-up sections (REPEALED)

§1009. Towns not reimbursed in compact or built-up sections
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 492, §C18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1010. Rental price for snow removal equipment; reimbursement

§1010. Rental price for snow removal equipment; reimbursement
The department each season shall make a rental price per hour for all snow removal motor equipment which shall be approved by it as being adequate and economical for this work. All contracts with the towns, either by the mile or otherwise, shall be subject to the approval of the department. Reimbursement on this work shall be made for use of motor driven equipment only.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1011. Ways acceptable for snow removal (REPEALED)

§1011. Ways acceptable for snow removal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 492, §C18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 7: SNOW REMOVAL › 23 §1012. Towns not relieved from obligations relating to snow blockade

§1012. Towns not relieved from obligations relating to snow blockade
No town in which a state or state aid highway lies shall be relieved from any obligations of statute relating to ways blocked or encumbered with snow, anything to the contrary in chapters 1 to 19 notwithstanding.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 8: INDIAN ISLAND AND TOWNSHIP › 23 §1051. Part of state highway system (REPEALED)

§1051. Part of state highway system
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 277, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 613, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 732, §§19,31 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 8: INDIAN ISLAND AND TOWNSHIP › 23 §1052. Maintenance of roads and bridges (REPEALED)

§1052. Maintenance of roads and bridges
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 732, §§19,31 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 8: INDIAN ISLAND AND TOWNSHIP › 23 §1053. Fund available (REPEALED)

§1053. Fund available
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 732, §§19,31 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 9: STATE AID › 23 §1101. Appropriations by towns (REPEALED)

§1101. Appropriations by towns
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 438, §2 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 544, §114 (AMD). P&SL 1975, c. 78, §21 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 620, §3 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 9: STATE AID › 23 §1102. Apportionment to each town (REPEALED)

§1102. Apportionment to each town
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 438, §3 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). P&SL 1975, c. 78, §21 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 620, §§4,4-A (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 9: STATE AID › 23 §1103. Increase in aid (REPEALED)

§1103. Increase in aid
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 492 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 581, §§1,3 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 595, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 112, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 405, §3 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 688, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §193 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §§151,152 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 738, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 9: STATE AID › 23 §1104. Matching funds (REPEALED)

§1104. Matching funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 439, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 495 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 526 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 595, §3 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §103 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 405, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 9: STATE AID › 23 §1105. Pro rata reduction of fund (REPEALED)

§1105. Pro rata reduction of fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 9: STATE AID › 23 §1106. Towns pay share of joint fund to State Treasurer; exception (REPEALED)

§1106. Towns pay share of joint fund to State Treasurer; exception
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 9: STATE AID › 23 §1107. Application of joint fund to state highways (REPEALED)

§1107. Application of joint fund to state highways
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 9: STATE AID › 23 §1108. Use of joint fund with Town Road Improvement Fund (REPEALED)

§1108. Use of joint fund with Town Road Improvement Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 745, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 405, §5 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 492, §C20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 9: STATE AID › 23 §1109. Location of improvements from year to year; effect on state aid (REPEALED)

§1109. Location of improvements from year to year; effect on state aid
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 405, §6 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 492, §C20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 10: PERAMBULATION OF BOUNDARY LINE › 23 §1111. Perambulation

§1111. Perambulation
The boundary line between the State of New Hampshire and the State of Maine, as established and marked in 1927, 1928 and 1929, under the public laws of 1927, chapter 21, shall be perambulated once in 7 years forever and the line marked and bounds renewed whenever necessary. The Governor shall appoint a surveyor from the Department of Transportation who shall, in conjunction with a duly authorized representative of the State of New Hampshire, perambulate the boundary line from Bryant's Rock at East Pond to the Canadian Line.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §194 (REEN).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 504, §39 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §253 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 604, §5 (RP). PL 1977, c. 696, §194 (REEN).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 10: PERAMBULATION OF BOUNDARY LINE › 23 §1112. Notice

§1112. Notice
The Governor shall authorize the Department of Transportation to notify and make such arrangements with the proper authorities of the State of New Hampshire as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter.   [PL 1975, c. 771, §254 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 504, §39 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §254 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 10: PERAMBULATION OF BOUNDARY LINE › 23 §1113. Return

§1113. Return
A return of the perambulation shall be made, describing the marks and monuments of such line and particularly describing any change of location or resetting of any monument as authorized in this subchapter, and such return shall be signed by the duly authorized representatives of both states and a copy filed with the Secretary of State.   [PL 1969, c. 504, §39 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 504, §39 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 10: PERAMBULATION OF BOUNDARY LINE › 23 §1114. Preservation of existing monuments

§1114. Preservation of existing monuments
No person shall willfully or maliciously disturb or injure, or, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, remove, obliterate, deface or cover up any monument or mark designating this boundary line of the State. Any persons desirous of removing and replacing any such monument or mark may apply in writing to the Department of Transportation, who may grant permission therefor under its supervision, first making provision for preserving the exact location of the original boundary or mark, and giving notice to the State of New Hampshire of the time and place at which proposed action is to be taken. The monument shall be reset in the identical location from which it was removed or at a convenient distance therefrom upon the boundary line. A full description of any change in such monument or mark, signed by the representatives of both states, shall be recorded with the Secretary of State.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 504, §39 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 10: PERAMBULATION OF BOUNDARY LINE › 23 §1115. Penalty

§1115. Penalty
Any person violating section 1114 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $50, or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or by both.   [PL 1969, c. 504, §39 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 504, §39 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 10: PERAMBULATION OF BOUNDARY LINE › 23 §1116. No expenses to be incurred until enactment of similar legislation by State of New Hampshire

§1116. No expenses to be incurred until enactment of similar legislation by State of New Hampshire
No work shall be done or money expended under this subchapter until similar legislation has been enacted by the State of New Hampshire.   [PL 1969, c. 504, §39 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 504, §39 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS › Subchapter 10: PERAMBULATION OF BOUNDARY LINE › 23 §1117. Adopt-A-Highway Program

§1117. Adopt-A-Highway Program
The Commissioner of Transportation shall adopt rules to establish the Adopt-A-Highway Program that permit business organizations and nonprofit community organizations to participate in litter control and beautification activities on all state highways and town ways. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the rules adopted by the commissioner may permit the erection of signs to identify participating organizations, as long as the rules establish permissible dimensions for the sign. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. The State, municipalities, the Maine Turnpike Authority and their employees are not liable to any person for damages arising out of any activities resulting from an Adopt-A-Highway Program.   [PL 1999, c. 152, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 776, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 152, §G1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 23 §1151. Unauthorized signs or marks forbidden

§1151. Unauthorized signs or marks forbidden
No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or so interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal as to endanger the public, and no person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising. This shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information or promoting highway safety and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs. Any person, firm, corporation or political subdivision of the State, while working on, under, over or immediately adjacent to any highway may erect temporary warning or directional signs or signals for the purpose of safeguarding or protecting its workmen and facilitating and protecting travel along the highway by the traveling public.
Every such prohibited sign, signal or marking is declared to be a public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway may order the same removed and, if not removed within 48 hours after receipt of the notice, is empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 23 §1152. Advertising restricted; turnpikes (REPEALED)

§1152. Advertising restricted; turnpikes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 108, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 2: GUIDEPOSTS › 23 §1201. Recreational areas on turnpike system (REPEALED)

§1201. Recreational areas on turnpike system
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 62 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 90 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 152 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 440 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 330, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 356 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 644 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §104 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 30 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 472 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §§96, 97 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §§96,97 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 154 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 288 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 305 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §195 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 76 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 26 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 105, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 566 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 613 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 26 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 71 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 323 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 332 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 506 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 506, §§A46,47 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 443, §58 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 612, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 244, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 610, Pt. C, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 549, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 2: GUIDEPOSTS › 23 §1202. Rivers, streams, lakes and mountains

§1202. Rivers, streams, lakes and mountains
The department is authorized and directed to place suitable markers, similar to those used in other states, along the state highways commencing with United States Route Number 1, designating the names of contiguous rivers, lakes, streams and other bodies of water and adjacent mountains.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
The department is authorized to use any funds available for the construction of state highways and bridges and for the maintenance of the same for carrying out this section.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 2: GUIDEPOSTS › 23 §1203. Cities and towns

§1203. Cities and towns
Suitable markers shall be placed by the department on all trunk line roads and all state aid roads, designating the point of entry and exit to and from the several cities and towns along the lines of said highways.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
The cost to the State for carrying out this section shall be paid from funds available for the maintenance of state and state aid highways.
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 2: GUIDEPOSTS › 23 §1204. Form, height and design

§1204. Form, height and design
On all state and state aid highways, all guideposts shall be of such reasonable form, height and design as the department shall designate and shall be erected only upon approval of the department.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 3: GRADE CROSSINGS › 23 §1251. Erection of warning signs

§1251. Erection of warning signs
There shall be placed and thereafterward maintained warning signs on every highway or other way within the State approaching a crossing at grade of such highway or other way and the tracks of a railroad. Such signs shall be placed on each side of such crossing at such distances as shall be determined upon by the Department of Transportation which is required, and vested with authority, to cause to be located and maintained such warning signs. In the compact parts of cities and towns where the conditions mentioned in section 2920 exist and are observed and at all other places where in the judgment of the 2 commissions such signs are unnecessary, no such warning signs need be erected.   [PL 1981, c. 698, §100 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §8 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §100 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 3: GRADE CROSSINGS › 23 §1252. Signs to be clearly visible; removal of obstructions

§1252. Signs to be clearly visible; removal of obstructions
The signs referred to in section 1251 shall be of such size, design and color as shall be established by order of the Department of Transportation. Such signs shall be placed in conspicuous locations at a distance not less than 300 feet from the nearest rail of such crossing unless conditions make it reasonable to cause such signs to be located at a lesser distance from said rail. Such locations shall always be kept clear that such signs shall be plainly visible and the municipal officers of the several towns in which such signs are located are authorized and required either on their own motion or when requested by the department to cut down, trim or remove all bushes, trees or other obstructions which may impair the view of any such signs.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §9 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §9 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 3: GRADE CROSSINGS › 23 §1253. State pays expense

§1253. State pays expense
The expense of the erection and maintenance of each warning sign mentioned in sections 1251 and 1252 shall be borne by the State and paid out of any highway funds not otherwise appropriated.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 3: GRADE CROSSINGS › 23 §1253-A. Stop signs at highway-railroad grade crossings

§1253-A. Stop signs at highway-railroad grade crossings
The Department of Transportation is authorized to designate any highway-railroad grade crossing as a stop intersection and to install and maintain stop signs thereat. The department is authorized to so designate such highway-railroad grade crossings on town ways, and local municipalities shall, when ordered by the department, erect and maintain stop signs on such town ways. When such stop signs are erected, the driver of any vehicle shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 10 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad and shall proceed only upon exercising due care.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §10 (AMD).]
Any person who shall operate a vehicle in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $50 or by imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or by both.   [PL 1969, c. 387, §1 (NEW).]
The expense of the erection and maintenance of each stop sign installed by virtue of this section shall be borne by the railroad.   [PL 1969, c. 387, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 387, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 593, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 3: GRADE CROSSINGS › 23 §1254. Penalties; jurisdiction

§1254. Penalties; jurisdiction
Whoever unlawfully removes, injures or tampers with any warning, caution or directional sign, described in sections 59, 1251, 1252 and 1253‑A, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50.   [PL 1969, c. 387, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 387, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 4: OVERPASSES › 23 §1301. Clearance markings

§1301. Clearance markings
The department shall mark all overpasses on all state and state aid highways, and on all other highways for which state funds are provided by law, with the height of the clearance of such overpass and such markings shall be maintained so as to be clearly visible for a distance of 200 feet on the highway. The same requirements shall apply to highway bridges when the vertical underclearance is limited by the portal, bracing or other structural members. This section shall apply only when the vertical clearance is less than 14 feet 6 inches. The clearance indicated is to be the normal summer clearance. Such overpasses not indicated herein shall be marked by the municipalities in which the same shall be found and in accordance with the standards for marking set forth.   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 1: SIGNS AND MARKERS › Article 5: TRAFFIC CONTROL › 23 §1352. Installation of rumble strip signs

§1352. Installation of rumble strip signs
The department shall install signs on any state highway where centerline rumble strips are located to inform a driver that the driver is approaching a rumble strip. The signs must be placed in advance of the centerline rumble strip for both directions of travel where passing is permitted at a location to be determined by the department. The lettering, style, colors, size and format of the sign must comply with the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices published by the Federal Highway Administration under 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 655, Subpart F as adopted by the department.   [PL 2009, c. 441, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 441, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION › Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW › Chapter 15: PROTECTION OF HIGHWAYS › Subchapter 2: INSTALLATIONS AND OBSTRUCTIONS › 23 §1401. Installations restricted (REPEALED)

§1401. Installations restricted
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 393 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 20 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §L2 (RP). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).