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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2354. Six-axle limits

§2354. Six-axle limits
Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter other than section 2354‑D, a combination vehicle consisting of a 3-axle truck tractor with a tri-axle semitrailer may be operated with a maximum gross vehicle weight of:   [PL 2013, c. 565, §1 (AMD).]
1.  90,000 pounds.
[PL 1999, c. 580, §7 (RP); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]
2.  100,000 pounds.
One hundred thousand pounds, as long as the vehicle meets these requirements:
A. The distance between the extreme axles, excluding the steering axle, is not less than 36 feet as measured to the nearest foot. The maximum gross vehicle weight permitted is reduced by 2,000 pounds for each foot the distance is less than 36 feet between the extreme axles, excluding the steering axle, measured to the nearest foot;   [PL 2001, c. 267, §1 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]
B. The minimum distance between the steering axle and the first axle of the tandem-axle group is at least 10 feet as measured to the nearest foot; and   [PL 2001, c. 267, §1 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]
C. The maximum weight on the:
(1) Tandem axle does not exceed 41,000 pounds; and
(2) Tri-axle does not exceed 50,000 pounds.   [PL 1999, c. 580, §7 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]
D. [PL 1999, c. 580, §7 (RP); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]
E. [PL 1999, c. 580, §7 (RP); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]
Nothing contained in this subsection applies to vehicles using the Interstate Highway System as defined in the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956.
Except as provided in section 2360, subsections 4 and 5, for vehicles operating under this subsection, gross vehicle weight violations are fined in accordance with the following schedule:
Percent over 100,000
Fine for
pounds
each percent
1-10%
$100 + $20
for each
percent over 1%
11-20%
$280 + $125
for each
percent over 10%
21-30%
$1,530 + $135
for each
percent over 20%
31-40%
$2,880 + $150
for each
percent over 30%
41% or more
$4,380 +
$175 for each
percent over 40%
For all vehicles manufactured, modified or retrofitted with liftable or variable load suspension axles after October 30, 1991, liftable or variable load suspension axles are permitted only under the following conditions: only one liftable or variable load axle may be present on the truck tractor and only one liftable or variable load axle may be present on the semitrailer; liftable or variable load axles must be located on the vehicle so that they are legally part of the tandem axle group or tri-axle group as appropriate; and the axle weight rating of liftable or variable load axles must conform to the expected loading of the suspension and must be 20,000 pounds or more.
[PL 2001, c. 267, §1 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 580, §7 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 261, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 261, §16 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 267, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 565, §1 (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 §2354-A. Pilot project to allow commercial vehicles at Canadian weight limits access to Woodland Commercial Park in Baileyville (REPEALED)

§2354-A. Pilot project to allow commercial vehicles at Canadian weight limits access to Woodland Commercial Park in Baileyville
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 362, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 29-A §2354-A, sub-§4 (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 §2354-B. Pilot project to allow commercial vehicles at Canadian weight limits to travel from the Canadian border at Calais to Baileyville and from the Canadian border at Van Buren to a rail yard in Van Buren (REPEALED)

§2354-B. Pilot project to allow commercial vehicles at Canadian weight limits to travel from the Canadian border at Calais to Baileyville and from the Canadian border at Van Buren to a rail yard in Van Buren
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 421, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 421, §2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 664, §L1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 326, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 29-A §2354-B, sub-§5 (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 §2354-E. Allow certain commercial vehicles with 7-axle configuration to travel from the United States-Canada border to certain points in the State

§2354-E. Allow certain commercial vehicles with 7-axle configuration to travel from the United States-Canada border to certain points in the State
Revisor's Note: Public Law 2015, chapter 119, section 6 contained a contingent effective provision. Because notification of the analysis and determination required by the contingency was not received prior to January 1, 2018, this section never took effect.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2355. Interstate Highway System weight limits

§2355. Interstate Highway System weight limits
1.  Maximum weight.
Notwithstanding section 2353, subsections 1 and 2, a vehicle may be operated on the Interstate Highway System with maximum weights permitted by this subsection if the weight does not exceed 80,000 pounds or the following formula, whichever is less.
LN
W = 500(-------- + 12N + 36)
N - 1
W = overall gross weight on any group of 2 or more consecutive axles to the nearest 500 pounds
L = overall distance in feet between the extreme of any group of 2 or more consecutive axles
N = number of axles in group under consideration.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Axle limits.
Notwithstanding sections 2353 and 2357, on the Interstate Highway System, the weight may not exceed:
A. On a single-axle unit:
(1) When the GVW is 73,280 pounds or less, 22,000 pounds; or
(2) When the GVW exceeds 73,280 pounds, 20,000 pounds;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. On a tandem-axle unit, 34,000 pounds; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. On axles groups containing 2 or more axles, the maximum determined by the formula in subsection 1.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Three-axle truck.
A 3-axle truck with brakes on all wheels, with a GVW of 48,000 pounds or less, may be operated on the Interstate Highway System when hauling:
A. Forest products or raw ore from the mine or quarry to a place of processing, with a distance between extreme axles of not less than 18 feet; or   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Construction materials, with a distance between extreme axles of not less than 16 feet.   [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, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (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 §2355-A. Six-axle truck weight pilot project

§2355-A. Six-axle truck weight pilot project
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter to the contrary, for as long as the provisions of 23 United States Code, Section 127 (a) (11) affording an exemption from the federal vehicle weight limitations for vehicles operating on all portions of the interstate system are in effect, a 6-axle combination vehicle consisting of a 3-axle truck tractor with a tri-axle semitrailer having a maximum gross vehicle weight of 100,000 pounds may be operated on any portion of the interstate system consistent with this subchapter as it applies to the Maine Turnpike.   [PL 2009, c. 469, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 469, §2 (AFF).]
For the purposes of this section, "interstate system" has the same meaning as in Title 23, section 1903, subsection 3.   [PL 2009, c. 469, §1 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 469, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 469, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 469, §2 (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 §2355-B. Exemption for weight, axle and configuration limits on interstate system

§2355-B. Exemption for weight, axle and configuration limits on interstate system
Notwithstanding the weight, axle and configuration limits specified in section 2355, subsections 1 to 3, for as long as the provisions of 23 United States Code, Section 127(a)(11) affording an exemption from the federal vehicle weight limitations for vehicles operating on all portions of the interstate system are in effect, the Commissioner of Transportation, by rule, may allow the operation of a vehicle on the interstate system if the vehicle complies with the provisions of this chapter applicable to the operation of vehicles on public ways other than the interstate system. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. As used in this section, "interstate system" has the same meaning as in Title 23, section 1903, subsection 3.   [PL 2011, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2356. Operation of a vehicle exceeding registered weight

§2356. Operation of a vehicle exceeding registered weight
1.  Operation prohibited.
A person commits a traffic infraction if that person operates or causes operation of a vehicle in excess of its registered weight on a public way.
[PL 2001, c. 267, §2 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]
2.  Prima facie evidence.
Operation of a vehicle is prima facie evidence that the operation was caused by the vehicle registrant.
[PL 2001, c. 267, §2 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]
3.  Exception.
[PL 2001, c. 267, §3 (RP); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]
4.  Penalty.
Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-B, the fine for a violation of subsection 1 is twice the difference in the registration fees for the actual weight and the registered weight of the vehicle. The minimum fine for a violation of this section is $25.
[PL 2001, c. 267, §4 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]
5.  Reduced penalty.
[PL 2001, c. 267, §5 (RP); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]
6.  Private ways exempted.
This section does not apply to operating on private ways.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
7.  Notice of failure to appear or noncompliance with orders.
If a person after being ordered to appear to answer a violation fails to appear or after appearing fails to comply with an order issued pursuant to this section, the court shall notify the Secretary of State.
[PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
8.  Suspension of registrations.
After receiving notice pursuant to subsection 7, the Secretary of State shall suspend the person's registration certificates and plates and the privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this State. The suspension remains in effect until the person appears in court and complies with a court order.
[PL 2015, c. 473, §18 (AMD).]
9.  Subsequent violation.
A person issued a summons for violating this section does not commit a subsequent violation of this section involving the same vehicle and same load until the next business day.
[PL 2007, c. 383, §27 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §§C7,8 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 267, §§2-5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 383, §27 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 598, §39 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 473, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2359. Prima facie evidence

§2359. Prima facie evidence
For the purposes of this Title, weights as indicated by a stationary or portable scale approved by the Department of Transportation and tested within 12 calendar months prior to the time of use by a person and method approved by the Department of Transportation are considered accurate.   [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §39 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §39 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2360-A. Exception to axle fines during the midwinter season

§2360-A. Exception to axle fines during the midwinter season
1.  Axle fines waived; midwinter season.
The fine is waived and the Violation Summons and Complaint is not issued for violations of axle and axle group weight limits or tolerances provided by sections 2352, 2353, 2354, 2357, 2364 and 2365 for vehicles traveling during the months of January and February.
[PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. A, §32 (AMD).]
2.  Exceptions.
This section does not apply to:
A. Vehicles traveling on the Interstate Highway System, including the portion of the Maine Turnpike designated Interstate 95 and that portion of Interstate 95 from the southern terminus of the Maine Turnpike to the New Hampshire state line; or   [PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF).]
B. Vehicles traveling on ways restricted under the provisions of section 2395.   [PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Repeal.
[PL 2011, c. 86, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 426, §5 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 426, §6 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 453, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 453, §2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 444, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 86, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. A, §32 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2361. Aggravated excessive vehicle weight violations (REPEALED)

§2361. Aggravated excessive vehicle weight violations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §A111 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 267, §9 (RP). PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2361-A. Aggravated gross weight violations

§2361-A. Aggravated gross weight violations
The operation of a vehicle exceeding the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight by 20% or more is an aggravated gross weight violation. The penalty for an aggravated gross weight violation is the fine established in section 2360, subsection 3.   [PL 2001, c. 267, §10 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 267, §10 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2362. Repeat offender (REPEALED)

§2362. Repeat offender
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 546, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 267, §11 (RP). PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 1: WEIGHT › 29-A §2363. Refusal to permit weighing

§2363. Refusal to permit weighing
1.  Violation.
An operator or owner commits a Class E crime if that person refuses to permit the weighing of a vehicle as provided in this subchapter.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Fine.
Notwithstanding Title 17-A, a fine of not more than $1,500 may be imposed. The fine accrues to the Highway Fund.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 2: DIMENSION › 29-A §2381. Moving heavy objects and objects that exceed dimensional limits

§2381. Moving heavy objects and objects that exceed dimensional limits
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not move a vehicle or other object over a public way or bridge without obtaining a permit under this section if that vehicle or object:
A. Exceeds the length, width, height or weight prescribed in this Title; or   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
B. Has attached to its wheels a flange, rib, clamp or other object likely to injure the surface of the public way or bridge.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §72 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Exception.
This section does not prohibit:
A. The transportation of utility poles by a tractor and semitrailer without regard to overall length if the utility poles are moved by a utility company or the utility company's contractor from a staging area to the final point of installation. Nothing in this paragraph exempts the transporter from other applicable laws or rules;   [PL 2007, c. 703, §24 (AMD).]
B. Overwidth mowing machines, farm tractors or farming vehicles and equipment not customarily operated over public ways, if equipped with lights pursuant to section 1906, subsection 1, or reflectors at least 12 inches by 12 inches, to the front and rear adequately warning, during nighttime, other highway users of the extreme width; or   [PL 2015, c. 303, §1 (AMD).]
C. The use of tire chains of reasonable proportions when required for safety because of snow, ice or other slippery conditions.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2015, c. 303, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Transporter certificates.
This section applies but is not limited to holders of transporter registration certificates.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §Q72 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 314, §14 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 703, §24 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 303, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 2: DIMENSION › 29-A §2383. Crossing of public way

§2383. Crossing of public way
1.  Authorization.
The following, by a contract with the abutting landowners at the designated crossing, may authorize the crossing of ways by vehicles or objects having an excessive length, width, height or weight:
A. The Department of Transportation for state aid highways and other ways maintained by the department;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Municipal officers for ways within the municipality; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. The county commissioners for county roads in the unorganized territory.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Contract.
A contract must contain at least the following:
A. The term, including a term of years, for which the authorization remains valid;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Provisions for reimbursement to the authorizing agency for costs of repair or maintenance of the way arising out of the use of the crossing; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. Other terms and conditions for safety, grading and maintenance.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Scope.
A contract grants authority to use the crossing to the abutting landowners at the point of crossing and to those using the crossing with the landowner's permission.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 2: DIMENSION › 29-A §2384. Regional overdimensional truck permits

§2384. Regional overdimensional truck permits
1.  Authorization.
The Commissioner of Transportation may enter into regional overdimensional truck permit agreements.
[PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).]
2.  Purpose.
It is the purpose of this section to:
A. Promote and encourage the fullest and most efficient use of the highway system by making uniform, among member jurisdictions, the administration of overdimensional and overweight permits for nondivisible loads on vehicles in interstate operation;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Enable participating jurisdictions to act cooperatively in the issuance of overdimensional and overweight permits and in the collection of appropriate fees; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C.   [PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (RP).]
D. Establish and maintain consolidated multistate overdimensional and overweight permits based on rules established under the regional agreements.   [PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).]
3.  Principles.
The State recognizes that the regional administration of overdimensional and overweight permits for nondivisible loads will promote the more efficient use of the highway system while protecting that system from abuse. The State further recognizes that these regional agreements will reduce the administrative burdens for both the participating jurisdictions and the permittees by limiting the number of contacts necessary when a motor carrier moves an overdimensional or overweight load interstate.
[PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).]
4.  Authorization.
The Commissioner of Transportation may enter into agreements, not in conflict with any other sections of this Title or of Title 23, that further the intent of this section.
[PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).]
5.  Fees.
The Secretary of State may collect and distribute fees for other participating jurisdictions and receive fees from those jurisdictions collected on behalf of this State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
6.  Report.
The commissioner shall submit a biennial report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters in January of even-numbered years. The report must outline progress in the expansion and the operation of the regional overdimensional and overweight permit agreements.
[PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 776, §43 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 2: DIMENSION › 29-A §2385. Protruding objects and trailers

§2385. Protruding objects and trailers
1.  Warning device.
A vehicle carrying an object that projects more than 4 feet from the rear must carry, at or near the rear of the object:
A. During nighttime, a red light; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. At all other times, a clean fluorescent cloth at least 12 by 12 inches.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Logs.
During the hours when lights are required, a vehicle carrying logs that project more than 4 feet from the rear of the vehicle must display a red reflector or reflectorized paint on the end of the log projecting furthest to the rear. The reflector or reflectorized paint must be of sufficient size and properly located and maintained so as to reflect, at night on an unlighted highway, the undimmed headlights of a vehicle approaching from the rear for at least 200 feet.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Safety chains.
A trailer, semitrailer or vehicle being towed must, in addition to the tow bar or coupling device, have a safety chain or steel cable so attached as to prevent breakaway from the towing vehicle.
The chain or steel cable must be made of not less than 1/4-inch wire.
This subsection does not apply to truck tractor and semitrailer units equipped with 5th wheel mechanism.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Trailers and tiny homes.
A trailer, tiny home or semitrailer that is wider than the vehicle towing it must be equipped with reflective material or a lamp on each front corner that is visible to oncoming traffic.
[PL 2019, c. 650, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 108, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 468, §4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 650, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 2: DIMENSION › 29-A §2386. Binding of loads (REPEALED)

§2386. Binding of loads
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 247, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 2: DIMENSION › 29-A §2387. Bridge loads

§2387. Bridge loads
1.  Local authority to limit weight, number or speed.
Officials responsible for the repair and maintenance of a bridge may limit the combined weight of vehicle and load or any axle, or the number or speed of vehicles permitted on a bridge to the limit necessary for the safety of life or property or the maintenance of the bridge.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Department of Transportation responsibility.
If an official fails to set limits, the Department of Transportation may set limits.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Posting.
Regulations are in effect when notice is conspicuously posted at each end of a bridge.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Advice.
Limits must be based on the advice of the Department of Transportation or a registered professional civil engineer retained for the purpose of inspecting and determining the safe capacity of bridges.
In an emergency, the officials may set limits as they may determine proper for the structural capacity or the maintenance of the bridge.
As soon as is reasonably possible, the officials shall seek the advice of the Department of Transportation.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  Penalty.
Violation of a posted bridge weight limit is a traffic violation, for which a forfeiture of $20 per each full 1,000 pounds plus $30 per each full 10% over the posted limit may be adjudged.
It is not a violation if the excess weight is less than 500 pounds multiplied by the number of axles less one.
If the violation is for excess weight less than 1,000 pounds multiplied by the number of axles less one, the fine is reduced by 50%.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 2: DIMENSION › 29-A §2388. Violations; bond; appeals

§2388. Violations; bond; appeals
1.  Violation.
Except as otherwise provided, an operator who violates a provision of this subchapter commits a traffic infraction for which a forfeiture of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 for each offense may be adjudged.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Bond.
In granting a permit under this subchapter, an operator may be required to post a satisfactory bond to reimburse for expenses necessarily incurred in repairing damage caused to the way or bridge by the operator's use.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Appeals.
An appeal in writing may be taken to the Department of Transportation from an order or decision of a municipal official under sections 2380 to 2382, 2387 and 2395.
The Department of Transportation may hear and decide the matter in a summary manner, modifying, affirming or vacating the action and may issue any order necessary to carry out its decision.
An appeal does not suspend the order or decision of the municipal official unless ordered by the Department of Transportation.
An appeal may be taken to the Public Utilities Commission from an action by a railroad corporation under section 2387 in respect to a highway bridge maintained by the corporation. The commission, after notice and hearing, may confirm or modify that action.
[PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §112 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §A112 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 2: DIMENSION › 29-A §2389. Truck, trailer and combinations; limitations

§2389. Truck, trailer and combinations; limitations
1.  Limitation on drawn trailers and tiny homes.
Only one tiny home, trailer or semitrailer may be drawn by a motor vehicle, except that a combination of a truck tractor, semitrailer and full trailer may be operated on the Interstate Highway System and those qualifying federal aid primary system highways designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to the United States Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Public Law 97-424, Section 411. "Driveaway" and "towaway" operations, as defined by the Secretary of State, may include a combination of saddlemount vehicles not to exceed 3 units in contact with the road.
[PL 2019, c. 650, §19 (AMD).]
2.  Converted semitrailers.
A semitrailer converted to a trailer by use of a converter dolly remains a semitrailer for all other purposes in this Title and is considered one vehicle while connected.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 650, §19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 3: PROTECTION OF WAYS › 29-A §2396. Certain substances on public ways

§2396. Certain substances on public ways
1.  Injurious substances.
A person may not place on a way a tack, nail, wire, scrap metal, glass, crockery or other substance that may injure feet, tires or wheels.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §75 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
1-A.  Duty to clear way.
If a person accidentally places an injurious substance on a way, that person shall immediately make all reasonable efforts to clear the way of that substance.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §76 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Unsecured load.
A person may not operate on a public way a vehicle with a load that is not fastened, secured, confined or loaded to reasonably prevent a portion from falling off.
For the purposes of this section, "load" includes, but is not limited to, firewood, pulpwood, logs, bolts, snow, ice or other material, but does not include loose hay, pea vines, straw, grain or cornstalks.
When the load consists of sawdust, shavings or wood chips, and a reasonable effort has been made to completely cover the load, minor amounts blown from the vehicle while in transit do not constitute a violation.
A violation of this section is a traffic infraction subject to a fine of not less than $150 nor more than $500.
[PL 2023, c. 107, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Gravel.
A load of gravel, sand, crushed stone, rubbish, building debris or trash must be covered or otherwise secured or confined to prevent any portion of the load from falling from or spilling out of the vehicle.
[PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AMD).]
4.  Snow.
A person may not place and allow to remain on a public way snow or slush that has not accumulated there naturally.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 144, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 360, §16 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §§Q75,76 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 107, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS › Subchapter 3: PROTECTION OF WAYS › 29-A §2397. Menacing or damaging vehicles

§2397. Menacing or damaging vehicles
The Secretary of State may revoke or suspend the certificate of registration of a vehicle that is:   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Menace.
So constructed that when in operation the vehicle is a menace to the safety of its occupants or to the public; or
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Damage.
So constructed or operated as to cause unreasonable damage to public ways or bridges.
[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 23: MAJOR OFFENSES - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §2402. Calculating prior convictions

§2402. Calculating prior convictions
For purposes of this chapter, a prior conviction or action has occurred within the 10-year period if the date of the action or the date the sentence is imposed is 10 years or less from the date of the new conduct.   [PL 2013, c. 604, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 368, §AAA6 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 604, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 23: MAJOR OFFENSES - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §2403. Period of administrative suspension deducted from court-imposed suspension

§2403. Period of administrative suspension deducted from court-imposed suspension
Except for a suspension for failure to submit to a test, the period of time of an administrative suspension ordered by the Secretary of State prior to an OUI conviction that arose out of the same occurrence is deducted from the period of time of any court-imposed suspension. If the suspension is for failure to submit to a test, a period of suspension imposed by the court or by the Secretary of State for an OUI conviction is consecutive to the period of suspension imposed for failure to submit to a test.   [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 23: MAJOR OFFENSES - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §2404. Owner liable for damage by impaired operator

§2404. Owner liable for damage by impaired operator
An owner or person having control over a motor vehicle who, having knowledge or reason to know that a person under the influence of intoxicants has an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath, permits that person to operate that motor vehicle is jointly and severally liable with that person for damages caused by the negligence of the person. This section is not in derogation of, does not limit and does not diminish any cause of action or right of recovery that is or may become available under the common law.   [PL 2009, c. 447, §36 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 447, §36 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 23: MAJOR OFFENSES - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §2405. Optional reporting of drivers operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs

§2405. Optional reporting of drivers operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs
1.  Persons who may report.
If, while acting in a professional capacity, a medical or osteopathic physician, resident, intern, emergency medical services person, medical examiner, physician's assistant, dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant or registered or licensed practical nurse knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a person has been operating a motor vehicle, hunting or operating a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or watercraft while under the influence of intoxicants and that motor vehicle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or watercraft or a hunter has been involved in an accident, that person may report those facts to a law enforcement official.
[PL 1995, c. 679, §16 (AMD).]
2.  Immunity from liability.
A person participating in good faith in reporting under this section, or in participating in a related proceeding, is immune from criminal or civil liability for the act of reporting or participating in the proceeding.
Nothing in this section may be construed to bar criminal or civil action regarding perjury.
In a proceeding regarding immunity from liability, there is a rebuttable presumption of good faith.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Privileged or confidential communications.
The physician-patient privileges under the Maine Rules of Evidence and the confidential quality of communication under Title 24-A, section 4224 and Title 32, section 18393 are abrogated in relation to required reporting or other proceeding.
[PL 2015, c. 429, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 679, §16 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 429, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 23: MAJOR OFFENSES - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › Subchapter 2: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › Article 1: OFFENSES › 29-A §2412. Operating while license suspended or revoked (REPEALED)

§2412. Operating while license suspended or revoked
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A116,C11 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 368, §AAA11 (RP). PL 1995, c. 625, §A34 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 23: MAJOR OFFENSES - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › Subchapter 2: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › Article 1: OFFENSES › 29-A §2413. Driving to endanger

§2413. Driving to endanger
1.  Definition.
A person commits a Class E crime if, with criminal negligence as defined in Title 17‑A, that person drives a motor vehicle in any place in a manner that endangers the property of another or a person, including the operator or passenger in the motor vehicle being driven.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1-A.  Aggravated punishment category.
Notwithstanding subsection 1, a person commits a Class C crime if, with criminal negligence as defined in Title 17‑A, section 35, that person drives a motor vehicle in any place in a manner that endangers the property of another or a person, including the operator or passenger in the motor vehicle being driven, and causes serious bodily injury, as defined in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 23, to another person.
[PL 2005, c. 441, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Allegation of facts.
In pleading under this section, it is not necessary to allege specifically the facts that constitute criminal negligence.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Penalties.
In addition to any other penalty, the court shall suspend the driver's license of a person convicted under subsection 1 for not less than 30 days nor more than 180 days, which minimum may not be suspended. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall suspend the driver's license of a person convicted under subsection 1‑A for not less than 180 days nor more than 2 years, which minimum may not be suspended. If the court fails to suspend the license, the Secretary of State shall impose the minimum period of suspension. The court shall impose a sentencing alternative that involves a fine of not less than $575, which may not be suspended. If a person's license is suspended under section 2453 or 2453‑A arising out of the same occurrence, the period of time the license has been suspended under section 2453 or 2453‑A prior to conviction must be deducted from the period of suspension under this subsection.
[PL 2017, c. 107, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Exception.
This section does not apply to the operation of a vehicle:
A. In racing events and exhibitions at which the public does not have access to the operating area; or   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. On private land to which the public does not have access when used by or with authorization of the landowner.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  Notice.
The court shall give notice of the suspension and take physical custody of a driver's license as provided in section 2434.
[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 2005, c. 12, §JJ2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 441, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 683, §B23 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 107, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 23: MAJOR OFFENSES - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › Subchapter 2: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › Article 1: OFFENSES › 29-A §2413-A. Motor vehicle violation resulting in death

§2413-A. Motor vehicle violation resulting in death
1.  Offense.
A person commits the civil violation of motor vehicle violation resulting in death if that person, while operating a motor vehicle and committing a traffic infraction, causes the death of another person.
[PL 2009, c. 182, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Pleading and proof.
The State must prove that the defendant's committing a traffic infraction while operating a motor vehicle caused the death under subsection 1. The court shall apply Title 17-A, section 33 in assessing any causation under this section.
[PL 2009, c. 182, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Penalties.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $5,000 may be adjudged. Any portion of the fine adjudged may be satisfied by a court-ordered requirement of community service work. The court shall also impose a license suspension of no less than 14 days and up to 4 years.
[PL 2009, c. 182, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 182, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 23: MAJOR OFFENSES - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › Subchapter 2: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › Article 1: OFFENSES › 29-A §2414. Refusing to stop for a law enforcement officer

§2414. Refusing to stop for a law enforcement officer
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Roadblock" means a vehicle, a physical barrier or other obstruction placed on a way at the direction of a law enforcement officer.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. "Signal" includes, but is not limited to, the use of a hand signal, siren or flashing emergency lights.   [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.  Failure to stop.
A person commits a Class E crime if that person fails or refuses to stop a motor vehicle on request or signal of a uniformed law enforcement officer.
[PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §12 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
3.  Eluding an officer.
A person commits a Class C crime if that person, after being requested or signaled to stop, attempts to elude a law enforcement officer by operating a motor vehicle at a reckless rate of speed that results in a high-speed chase between the operator's motor vehicle and a law enforcement vehicle using a blue light and siren.
[PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §12 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
4.  Passing a roadblock.
A person commits a Class C crime if the person, without authorization, operates or attempts to operate a motor vehicle past a clearly identifiable police roadblock.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  High-speed chase policies.
All state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies must adopt written policies on high-speed chases.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
6.  Aggravating factor; eluding an officer.
A person commits a Class B crime if that person attempts to elude a law enforcement officer and another person suffers serious bodily injury, as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 23, as a result.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §86 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
7.  Aggravating factor; passing roadblock.
A person commits a Class B crime if that person passes or attempts to pass a roadblock and another person suffers serious bodily injury, as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 23, as a result.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §87 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §C12 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §§Q86,87 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §Q87 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 23: MAJOR OFFENSES - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › Subchapter 2: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › Article 1: OFFENSES › 29-A §2415. Operating under foreign license during suspension or revocation in State prohibited

§2415. Operating under foreign license during suspension or revocation in State prohibited
Any resident or nonresident whose license has been suspended or revoked as provided in this Title commits the offense defined in section 2412‑A if that person operates a motor vehicle during that suspension or revocation under a license or permit issued by any other jurisdiction. This section does not apply to a person whose license has been revoked pursuant to the provisions in subchapter V.   [PL 2001, c. 361, §31 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 361, §31 (RPR).