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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 2: VIOLATIONS › 29-A §2112-A. Open container; drinking in a vehicle prohibited

§2112-A. Open container; drinking in a vehicle prohibited
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Alcohol" means spirituous, vinous, fermented or other alcoholic beverage, or combination of liquors and mixed liquors, intended for human consumption that contains more than 1/2 of 1% of alcohol by volume.   [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
B. "Open alcoholic beverage container" means a bottle, can or other receptacle that contains any amount of alcohol, and that is open or has a broken seal, or the contents of which are partially removed.   [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
C. "Passenger area" means the area designed to seat the operator and passengers while a motor vehicle is in operation and any area readily accessible to the operator or a passenger, including the glove compartment, while in their seating positions.   [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
D. "Public way" means a way, including a right-of-way, owned and maintained by the State, a county or a municipality over which the general public has a right to pass.   [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Violation.
The operator of a vehicle on a public way is in violation of this section if the operator or a passenger in the passenger area of the vehicle:
A. Consumes alcohol; or   [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
B. Possesses an open alcoholic beverage container.   [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Exceptions.
An operator of a vehicle is not in violation of this section if:
A. The operator or a passenger possesses an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle not equipped with a trunk if the open alcoholic beverage container is located behind the last upright seat of the vehicle or in an area not normally occupied by the operator or passenger;   [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
B. A passenger transported for a fee consumes alcohol or possesses an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle designed for the for-hire transportation of passengers other than a taxicab;   [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
C. A passenger possesses an open alcoholic beverage container or a passenger consumes alcohol in the living quarters of a motor home, trailer, semitrailer or truck camper; or   [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
D. The operator or the operator's employer holds a valid off-premise catering license issued under Title 28-A, section 1052 and the alcohol is being transported either to or from a catered event.   [PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 293, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 2: VIOLATIONS › 29-A §2113. Visible emissions

§2113. Visible emissions
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not operate a gasoline-powered motor vehicle on a public way if the motor vehicle emits visible smoke, other than water vapor, in the exhaust emissions for a period in excess of 5 consecutive seconds.
[PL 1997, c. 786, §7 (NEW).]
1-A.  Rolling coal prohibited.
A person may not operate, or cause to have operated, a diesel‑powered motor vehicle with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating under 18,000 pounds that emits visible smoke on a public way or parking area because of a permanent or temporary alteration to the air pollution control system of the motor vehicle. For the purposes of this subsection, "air pollution control system" has the same meaning as in section 2111, subsection 1.
[PL 2019, c. 335, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Violation; penalty.
A violation of this section is a traffic infraction for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 may be adjudged. A person against whom enforcement action has been taken for a violation of subsection 1 may not be adjudicated to have committed a subsequent violation of subsection 1 unless 24 hours have elapsed between the date and time of the first violation indicated on the Violation and Summons Complaint and the subsequent violation.
[PL 1997, c. 786, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 786, §7 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 335, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 2: VIOLATIONS › 29-A §2115. Operating motor vehicle on Pickerel Pond

§2115. Operating motor vehicle on Pickerel Pond
A person may not operate a motor vehicle as defined in section 101, subsection 42 on Pickerel Pond located in Township 32 Middle Division. This section does not apply to motor vehicles of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, airmobiles as defined in Title 12, section 13001, subsection 2 and authorized emergency vehicles as defined in section 2054, subsection 1, paragraph B. A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2005, c. 433, §19 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2003, c. 2, §93 (COR). PL 2003, c. 614, §8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 433, §19 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 2: VIOLATIONS › 29-A §2116. Use of electronic devices by minors while operating motor vehicles (REPEALED)

§2116. Use of electronic devices by minors while operating motor vehicles
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 272, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 113, §§4, 5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 486, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 2: VIOLATIONS › 29-A §2117. Use of traffic surveillance cameras restricted

§2117. Use of traffic surveillance cameras restricted
Except as provided in subsections 1 and 2, the State or a municipality may not use a traffic surveillance camera to prove or enforce a violation of this Title. For purposes of this section, "traffic surveillance camera" means a device that, in conjunction with a lighted traffic-control device or a lane direction control device, as described in section 2057, subsections 1 and 3, or a speed measurement device as described in section 2075, subsection 4, automatically produces one or more photographs, one or more microphotographs, a videotape or any other recorded image of a vehicle at the time the vehicle is operated in violation of state law.   [PL 2019, c. 318, §1 (AMD).]
1.  School buses.
The State or a municipality may use a traffic surveillance camera mounted on a school bus in conjunction with a lighted traffic-control device to prove or enforce a violation of section 2308, subsection 2. A photograph, microphotograph, videotape or other recorded image or audio produced by a traffic surveillance camera mounted on a school bus is confidential and may only be released to a law enforcement officer for the purpose of an investigation into a violation of the law or to a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, defendant or court for the purpose of a prosecution of a violation of the law.
The state or a municipality may not retain a photograph, microphotograph, videotape or other recorded image or audio produced by a traffic surveillance camera mounted on a school bus for more than 30 days from the date of production unless it is released in accordance with this subsection.
For the purposes of this subsection, "prosecutor" means a person who by virtue of public employment is vested by law with a duty to prosecute offenders for crimes, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes.
[PL 2019, c. 318, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Toll enforcement.
The Maine Turnpike Authority may use a photo-monitoring system, as defined by Title 23, section 1980, subsection 2‑A, paragraph B, subparagraph (4), for toll enforcement purposes.
[PL 2019, c. 318, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §2117. Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle (As enacted by PL 2009, c. 446, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2118)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2009, c. 1, §18 (RAL). PL 2009, c. 223, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 446, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 318, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 2: VIOLATIONS › 29-A §2118. Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2117)

§2118. Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2117)
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Operation of a motor vehicle while distracted" means the operation of a motor vehicle by a person who, while operating the vehicle, is engaged in an activity:
(1) That is not necessary to the operation of the vehicle; and
(2) That actually impairs, or would reasonably be expected to impair, the ability of the person to safely operate the vehicle.   [RR 2009, c. 1, §18 (RAL).]
[RR 2009, c. 1, §18 (RAL).]
2.  Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle.
A person commits the traffic infraction of failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle if the person:
A. Commits either a traffic infraction under this Title or commits the crime of driving to endanger under section 2413 and, at the time the traffic infraction or crime occurred, the person was engaged in the operation of a motor vehicle while distracted; or   [RR 2009, c. 1, §1 (RAL).]
B. Is determined to have been the operator of a motor vehicle that was involved in a reportable accident as defined in section 2251, subsection 1 that resulted in property damage and, at the time the reportable accident occurred, the person was engaged in the operation of a motor vehicle while distracted.   [RR 2009, c. 1, §18 (RAL).]
A person may be issued a citation or summons for any other traffic infraction or crime that was committed by the person in relation to the person's commission of the traffic infraction of failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle.
[RR 2009, c. 1, §18 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2009, c. 1, §18 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 2: VIOLATIONS › 29-A §2119. Text messaging while operating motor vehicle; prohibition

§2119. Text messaging while operating motor vehicle; prohibition
1.  Definitions.
[PL 2019, c. 486, §9 (RP).]
2.  Prohibition.
A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a public way while engaging in text messaging, including but not limited to when the motor vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light or a stop sign.
A person may engage in text messaging while in the operator's seat of a motor vehicle if the person has pulled the motor vehicle over to the side of, or off, a public way and has halted in a location where the motor vehicle can safely remain stationary.
Nothing in this section prohibits a person employed as a commercial driver or a school bus driver from using a handheld electronic device or mobile telephone within the scope of the person's employment as permitted under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
[PL 2019, c. 486, §9 (AMD).]
3.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to a violation of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $250 may be adjudged.   [PL 2013, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this section after previously having been adjudicated as violating this section within a 3-year period commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $500 may be adjudged, and the Secretary of State shall suspend the license of that person without right to hearing. The minimum periods of license suspension are:
(1) Thirty days, if the person has 2 adjudications for a violation of this section within a 3-year period;
(2) Sixty days, if the person has 3 adjudications for a violation of this section within a 3-year period; and
(3) Ninety days, if the person has 4 or more adjudications for a violation of this section within a 3-year period.
For the purposes of this paragraph, an adjudication has occurred within a 3-year period if the date of the new conduct is within 3 years of the date of a docket entry of adjudication of a violation of this section.   [PL 2013, c. 188, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 188, §1 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 207, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 654, §7 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 188, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §28 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 486, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 2: VIOLATIONS › 29-A §2120. Smoking in vehicles when minor is present

§2120. Smoking in vehicles when minor is present
1.  Definition.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, weed, plant, regulated narcotic or other combustible substance.
[PL 2017, c. 165, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Prohibition.
Smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle by the operator or a passenger when a minor is present in that motor vehicle, regardless of whether the motor vehicle's windows are open.
[PL 2019, c. 623, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Prohibition on inspection or search.
A motor vehicle, the contents of the motor vehicle or the operator or a passenger in the motor vehicle may not be inspected or searched solely because of a violation of this section.
[PL 2017, c. 165, §9 (NEW).]
4.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 2 commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of $50 must be adjudged.
[PL 2017, c. 165, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 165, §9 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 623, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 3: ACCIDENT AND THEFT REPORTS › 29-A §2252. Accidents involving death or personal injury

§2252. Accidents involving death or personal injury
1.  Operator required to stop.
The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident anywhere that results in personal injury or death to a person 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 injured person or someone acting for the injured person or 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, §1 (AMD).]
C. An opportunity to examine the driver's license if the injured person or someone acting for the injured person or the operator or an occupant of the other vehicle so requests and the license is available; and   [PL 2013, c. 291, §1 (AMD).]
D. Evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility as required by section 1601 if the injured person or someone acting for the injured person or the operator or occupant of the other vehicle so requests.   [PL 2013, c. 291, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 291, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Render assistance.
The operator shall render reasonable assistance to an injured person.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Violation.
A person commits a Class D 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, §1 (AMD).]
5.  Aggravated punishment category.
Notwithstanding subsection 4, a person commits a Class C crime if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly fails to comply with this section and the accident resulted in serious bodily injury, as defined in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 23, or death.
[PL 1999, c. 670, §1 (NEW).]
6.  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, §1 (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, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 291, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 670, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 291, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 3: ACCIDENT AND THEFT REPORTS › 29-A §2253. Accidents involving vehicle damage

§2253. Accidents involving vehicle damage
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).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 291, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 3: ACCIDENT AND THEFT REPORTS › 29-A §2254. Accidents involving unattended vehicle

§2254. Accidents involving unattended vehicle
1.  Operator required to stop.
The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results in damage to an unattended vehicle shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or stop as close as possible and immediately return to the scene.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Provide information.
The operator shall notify the owner or operator of the unattended vehicle or shall leave on that vehicle in a conspicuous place a statement containing:
A. The operator's name and address;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. The registration number of the operator's vehicle; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. A statement of the circumstances of the accident.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2-A.  Evidence of financial responsibility.
The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results in damage to an unattended vehicle shall provide evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility as required by section 1601 if the owner or operator of the unattended vehicle so requests.
[PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Violation.
A person commits a Class E crime if that person fails to comply with this section, except that a person commits a traffic infraction if that person fails to comply with subsection 2‑A.
[PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (AMD).]
4.  Dismissal.
The clerk of the District Court Violations Bureau or trial court shall dismiss a Violation Summons and Complaint charging a person with a violation of subsection 2‑A if that person:
A. Shows the issuing law enforcement officer satisfactory evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility that was in effect at the time of the alleged violation and the issuing officer notifies the violations bureau of that fact; or   [PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (NEW).]
B. Files a timely answer to a Violation Summons and Complaint alleging a violation of subsection 2‑A and that person presents to the court at the time of trial satisfactory evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility that was in effect at the time of the alleged violation.   [PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 291, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 3: ACCIDENT AND THEFT REPORTS › 29-A §2255. Accidents involving property damage

§2255. Accidents involving property damage
1.  Notification.
The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident anywhere that results in property damage shall take reasonable steps to notify the owner of that property of the accident. For the purposes of this section, "property damage" includes damage to real and personal property, including but not limited to the injury or death of a dog, a cat or livestock.
[PL 2023, c. 302, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Provide information.
The operator shall provide to the property owner:
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, §4 (AMD).]
C. An opportunity to examine the driver's license if the owner of the property so requests and the license is available; and   [PL 2013, c. 291, §4 (AMD).]
D. Evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility as required by section 1601 if the owner of the property so requests.   [PL 2013, c. 291, §4 (NEW).]
If the accident results in the injury or death of a dog, a cat or livestock, the property owner cannot be located and a report of the accident is not required under section 2251, the operator shall take reasonable steps to immediately report the injury or death to a law enforcement officer or the animal control officer for the municipality or region where the property damage occurred.
[PL 2023, c. 302, §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, §4 (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, §4 (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, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 291, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 291, §4 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 302, §§1, 2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 3: ACCIDENT AND THEFT REPORTS › 29-A §2256. Garage proprietor to report serious accident

§2256. Garage proprietor to report serious accident
1.  Report required.
If a person in charge of a garage or repair shop receives a motor vehicle that shows evidence of a serious accident or bullet damage, that person shall immediately report that vehicle to the nearest law enforcement agency, giving the serial and engine number or identification number, registration number and the name and address of the owner or operator of the vehicle.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Violation.
A person commits Class E crime if that person fails to report a vehicle as required by this section.
[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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 3: ACCIDENT AND THEFT REPORTS › 29-A §2257. Thefts

§2257. Thefts
1.  Record of thefts.
The Chief of the State Police shall:
A. Maintain a record of stolen motor vehicles; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Promptly report the theft of a vehicle to the Secretary of State, giving a complete description of the vehicle, including the name and address of the person reporting the theft.   [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.  Recovery.
When a stolen vehicle is recovered, the owner shall notify the Chief of the State Police of the recovery. The Chief of the State Police shall remove the record of that theft and notify the Secretary of State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Violation.
An owner of a vehicle reported as stolen commits a Class E crime if that person fails to give notice of the vehicle's recovery.
[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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 4: SCHOOL BUSES › 29-A §2303. School bus operator requirements

§2303. School bus operator requirements
1.  Requirements.
Except as provided in subsection 6, the Secretary of State may not issue a school bus operator endorsement unless the applicant:
A. Holds a valid driver's license for operation of the class vehicle and has at least one year's experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Is at least 21 years of age and has held a driver's license for at least one year;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. [PL 2017, c. 229, §33 (RP).]
D. Is qualified as a driver under the motor carrier safety regulations of the Federal Highway Administration, if that person or that person's employer is subject to those regulations;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
E. Passes an examination of the person's ability to operate the specific vehicle that will be driven as a school bus or a vehicle of comparable type;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
F. Has not had a license revoked pursuant to chapter 23, subchapter V, within the preceding 6-year period; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
G. Has not received an OUI conviction, as defined in section 2401, subsection 9, within the preceding 10-year period.   [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §17 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 229, §33 (AMD).]
2.  Current endorsement holders.
The Secretary of State shall suspend or revoke a school operator's endorsement as provided in section 2452.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Annual physical.
The applicant must pass an annual physical examination at the cost of the employer.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Safety and driver training.
The Department of Education shall, within available resources, develop, certify and administer regional school bus driver training programs and assist school administrative units in school bus safety and driver training.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  Fee.
A fee of $20 must accompany the initial application. The fee for a subsequent examination is $20.
[PL 2017, c. 283, Pt. C, §4 (AMD); PL 2017, c. 283, Pt. C, §6 (AFF).]
6.  Waiver of skill and road test.
The Secretary of State may waive the skill and road tests for an applicant who has a valid authorization from another state to operate a school bus. The applicant for whom the skill and road tests are waived must comply with all other applicable state and federal requirements governing the issuance of school bus operator endorsements.
[PL 1995, c. 310, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 310, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 645, §B17 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 229, §33 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 283, Pt. C, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 283, Pt. C, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 4: SCHOOL BUSES › 29-A §2304. School bus seating; doors; standing prohibited

§2304. School bus seating; doors; standing prohibited
1.  Seating.
A school bus must meet the following seating requirements.
A. The manufacturer's specified seating capacity is determined by dividing the linear width of each seat by 13 and then rounding the quotient down to the nearest whole number.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. The maximum seating capacity must be the following percentages of the manufacturer's specified seating capacity:
(1) Grades 9 to 12, 85%;
(2) Grades kindergarten to 12, 95%;
(3) Grades kindergarten to 8, 100%; or
(4) If at least 15 inches of seat width per student, 100%.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. There may not be auxiliary seating accommodations such as temporary or jump seats.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
D. Seats must face the front of the bus and be divided by a center aisle at least 12 inches wide.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
E. Seating capacity must be displayed in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Education.   [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.  Doors.
A school bus must be equipped with at least 2 doors as follows:
A. One door on the right side near the front for ordinary exits and entrances, which must be equipped with technology to prevent the door from closing on a person's limb or other body part if the school bus was manufactured in 2025 or later; and   [PL 2023, c. 423, §1 (AMD).]
B. A 2nd door located in the center of the rear or if the engine makes that impossible, on the left side in the center or to the rear of center. The 2nd door must be free of obstruction, clearly marked as an emergency exit, and constructed to open from inside and outside.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2023, c. 423, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Standing passengers.
The operator of a school bus may not permit any passengers to stand when the bus is in motion on a public way.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Safety seat belts.
The operator and passengers in school buses equipped with safety seat belts shall wear those belts when the vehicle is in motion.
[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 2023, c. 423, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 4: SCHOOL BUSES › 29-A §2305. School bus construction; fire extinguisher

§2305. School bus construction; fire extinguisher
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).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 4: SCHOOL BUSES › 29-A §2306. School buses to stop at railroad track crossings

§2306. School buses to stop at railroad track crossings
1.  Full stop.
The operator of a school bus shall come to a full stop before crossing a railroad track at a point not more than 50 feet nor less than 15 feet from the nearest rail.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Ensure no train.
The operator shall ascertain beyond a reasonable doubt that no train, engine or conveyance is approaching on the track before proceeding to cross.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Violation.
A person commits a Class E crime if that person, while operating a school bus, fails to stop or yield the right-of-way as required by this section.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Suspension.
On conviction of failure to stop or yield to a train, an operator's permit to operate a school bus must be revoked by the Secretary of State for a period of not less than 2 years.
[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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 4: SCHOOL BUSES › 29-A §2307. School bus inspection

§2307. School bus inspection
1.  Biannual inspection.
Notwithstanding chapter 15, a school bus must be inspected biannually by an official inspection station designated by the Chief of the State Police as a school bus inspection station. An inspection sticker issued pursuant to this section is valid for no longer than 6 months from the last day of the month the sticker is issued.
[PL 2009, c. 251, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Additional inspection.
In addition to inspections under subsection 1, a school bus inspection must be conducted by the State Police at least annually. During such an inspection, an officer or employee of the State Police may remove an inspection sticker issued to a school bus and require the bus to be reinspected for a violation of applicable law or the rules adopted pursuant to section 1769.
[PL 2009, c. 251, §13 (AMD).]
3.  Other dates.
[PL 2009, c. 251, §14 (RP).]
4.  Fee.
The operator of an official school bus inspection station is entitled to a fee of $8 for each school bus inspected. The fee does not include labor or material used in correction of faults.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 633, §7 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 251, §§12-14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 4: SCHOOL BUSES › 29-A §2309. Exemptions

§2309. Exemptions
The following, except for allowable alternative vehicles and school buses, are exempt from this subchapter:   [PL 2003, c. 293, §3 (RPR).]
1.  Vehicle used by day care facility.
A vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, used to transport children by a day care facility, except when transporting children to and from school; and
[PL 2003, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Vehicle used for transportation to nonschool-based Head Start facility.
Until January 1, 2006 a vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, used to transport children to a nonschool-based Head Start facility if the vehicle was placed in service prior to October 1, 2003.
[PL 2003, c. 293, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 293, §3 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 4: SCHOOL BUSES › 29-A §2310. Other permitted uses for buses

§2310. Other permitted uses for buses
A bus may be used for school activities other than conveying students to and from home and school if:   [PL 2013, c. 484, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Carrying capacity of 40 or more passengers.
The bus has a carrying capacity of 40 or more passengers and is operated by a motor carrier holding an operator's permit issued by the Bureau of State Police and is integrally constructed; or
[PL 2013, c. 484, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Multifunction school activity bus.
The bus is a multifunction school activity bus that is operated by a driver with a school bus operator endorsement pursuant to section 2303 that is appropriate for the number of passengers and gross vehicle weight rating. A driver of a multifunction school activity bus must comply with all applicable school bus operator requirements of this Title.
[PL 2013, c. 484, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 484, §2 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 4: SCHOOL BUSES › 29-A §2311. Rules

§2311. Rules
The Commissioner of Education may adopt or amend rules consistent with this Title and in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, concerning school bus construction, equipment, operation and identification. Should the Federal Government or the State require transportation of public preschool children, the Department of Education shall develop and adopt rules regarding such transportation, and those rules are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2015, c. 73, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 82, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §17 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 73, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 20: BICYCLE AND ROLLER SKIS SAFETY EDUCATION ACT › 29-A §2321. Short title

§2321. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as the "Bicycle and Roller Skis Safety Education Act."   [PL 2009, c. 484, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 484, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 20: BICYCLE AND ROLLER SKIS SAFETY EDUCATION ACT › 29-A §2322. Definitions

§2322. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Bicycle.
"Bicycle" means a vehicle primarily propelled by human power, operated by a person usually seated on a seat and driven on the ground on wheels by the operator.
[PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Bicycle helmet.
"Bicycle helmet" means a piece of protective headgear intended for bicyclists that meets or exceeds the Consumer Products Safety Commission's standards.
[PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Bicycle passenger.
"Bicycle passenger" means any person who is traveling on a bicycle, a bicycle trailer or a similar product but is not an operator.
[PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Bicycle passenger seat.
"Bicycle passenger seat" means a seat separate from the saddle or seat for the operator of the bicycle or bicycle trailer or similar product that is securely fastened to the frame of the bicycle and is specifically designed for bicycle passenger use.
[PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Bicycle taxi.
"Bicycle taxi" means a bicycle designed to carry passengers.
[PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Bicycle taxi passenger.
"Bicycle taxi passenger" means a person who is traveling on a bicycle taxi but is not the operator of the bicycle taxi.
[PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
7.  Bikeway.
"Bikeway" means a vehicle way, paved or unpaved, upon which bicycles, unicycles or other vehicles propelled by human power may be pedaled. The bikeway may be part of a road or highway or it may be adjacent to a road or highway. A bikeway is a right-of-way under the jurisdiction and control of the State or a local subdivision of the State for use primarily by bicyclists and pedestrians.
[PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
8.  Operator.
"Operator" means a person who travels on and controls a bicycle or roller skis.
[PL 2009, c. 484, §10 (AMD).]
9.  Public roadway.
"Public roadway" means a right-of-way under the jurisdiction and control of the State or a local political subdivision of the State for the use primarily by motor vehicular traffic.
[PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 484, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 20: BICYCLE AND ROLLER SKIS SAFETY EDUCATION ACT › 29-A §2323. Bicyclist and roller skier helmet use; passenger seat use

§2323. Bicyclist and roller skier helmet use; passenger seat use
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).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 484, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 20: BICYCLE AND ROLLER SKIS SAFETY EDUCATION ACT › 29-A §2324. Obligation of rental businesses

§2324. Obligation of rental businesses
A person who is in the business of renting bicycles or roller skis shall post or make available to a person renting a bicycle or roller skis a written notice explaining the provisions of this chapter and shall provide an appropriate helmet to an operator or passenger who is under 16 years of age. A reasonable fee may be charged for the helmet rental.   [PL 2009, c. 484, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 484, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 20: BICYCLE AND ROLLER SKIS SAFETY EDUCATION ACT › 29-A §2325. Limitation of liability

§2325. Limitation of liability
A person who is in the business of selling or renting bicycles or roller skis who complies with this chapter is not liable in a civil suit for damages for any physical injuries sustained by an operator or bicycle passenger as a result of the operator's or passenger's failure to use a helmet.   [PL 2009, c. 484, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 484, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 20: BICYCLE AND ROLLER SKIS SAFETY EDUCATION ACT › 29-A §2326. Education; violations and enforcement

§2326. Education; violations and enforcement
A person who violates section 2323, subsection 1 commits a traffic infraction.   [PL 2013, c. 482, §5 (AMD).]
1.  Education.
For a first violation of section 2323, subsection 1, a law enforcement officer may provide safety information to the person. The officer may also inform that person's parent or guardian about the provisions of this chapter and about where to obtain an appropriate helmet.
[PL 2009, c. 484, §14 (AMD).]
2.  Forfeiture.
For a 2nd or subsequent violation of section 2323, subsection 1, a forfeiture of no more than $25 may be adjudged. The fine may be waived if a person presents proof of purchase of a bicycle helmet since the citation.
[PL 2007, c. 400, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 400, §11 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 484, §14 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 482, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 20: BICYCLE AND ROLLER SKIS SAFETY EDUCATION ACT › 29-A §2327. Exemption

§2327. Exemption
Bicycle taxi passengers are exempt from this Act.   [PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 20: BICYCLE AND ROLLER SKIS SAFETY EDUCATION ACT › 29-A §2328. Evidence

§2328. Evidence
In an accident involving a bicycle or a roller skier, the nonuse of a helmet by the operator or passenger is not admissible as evidence in a civil or criminal trial.   [PL 2009, c. 484, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 484, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2351. Definitions (REPEALED)

§2351. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 164, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 166, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2352. Maximum operational weight

§2352. Maximum operational weight
Except as allowed by specific exception in section 2382, a vehicle may not be operated on a public way if the weight exceeds:   [PL 1999, c. 580, §3 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]
1.  Maximum.
A gross vehicle weight of 100,000 pounds;
[PL 1999, c. 580, §4 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]
2.  Registered weight.
Registered weight with a tolerance of 500 pounds or 2 1/2% over the registered weight, whichever is greater;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Configuration weight.
The weight limits on axle configurations; or
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Axle.
The axle weight limit as provided in this subchapter.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 580, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2353-A. Pilot project to simplify truck weight laws (REPEALED)

§2353-A. Pilot project to simplify truck weight laws
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 687, §17 (NEW). MRSA T. 29-A §2353-A, sub-§6 (RP).