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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 15: INSPECTION AND REPAIR › Subchapter 3: ABANDONED VEHICLES › 29-A §1862. Left with an independent entity

§1862. Left with an independent entity
1.  Release of vehicle.
An insurance company, financial institution or dealer may direct an independent entity that obtains possession of a vehicle to release the vehicle to the owner. The insurance company, financial institution or dealer shall provide the independent entity a release statement under subsection 2 authorizing the independent entity to release the vehicle to the vehicle’s owner.
[PL 2011, c. 88, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Release statement.
A release statement authorizing an independent entity under subsection 1 to release a vehicle to a vehicle’s owner must be on a form prescribed by the bureau and contain the following information:
A. The insurance policy and claim number relating to the vehicle;   [PL 2011, c. 88, §2 (NEW).]
B. The name and address of the insured owner of the vehicle;   [PL 2011, c. 88, §2 (NEW).]
C. The vehicle identification number and description of the vehicle; and   [PL 2011, c. 88, §2 (NEW).]
D. The signature of an authorized representative of the insurance company, financial institution or dealer.   [PL 2011, c. 88, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 88, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Notice to owner.
Upon receiving a release statement concerning a vehicle from an insurance company, financial institution or dealer under subsection 1, an independent entity shall send a notice to the owner of the vehicle that the vehicle is available for pickup by the owner. The notice must contain an invoice for any outstanding charge owed the independent entity, including an initial towing or storage charge paid to a 3rd party, and inform the owner that the owner has 30 days from the date of the postmark on the notice to pick up the vehicle from the independent entity. A notice under this subsection must be sent by first class mail to the owner’s address on record with the bureau.
[PL 2011, c. 88, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Abandonment.
If the owner of a vehicle does not pick up the vehicle within 30 days after notice was sent to the owner pursuant to subsection 3, the vehicle is considered abandoned and the independent entity may apply for a certificate of title or certificate of salvage as set forth in this subchapter. The independent entity shall provide the bureau with a copy of the release statement under subsection 1, proof of notice under subsection 3 and any other supporting documentation and fees as determined necessary by the bureau with the application for certificate of title or certificate of salvage.
[PL 2011, c. 88, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Rules.
The bureau may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2011, c. 88, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 88, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 15: INSPECTION AND REPAIR › Subchapter 3: ABANDONED VEHICLES › 29-A §1863. Commercial motor vehicle nonconsensual tow

§1863. Commercial motor vehicle nonconsensual tow
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Commercial motor vehicle" has the same meaning as in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 390.5, as amended.   [PL 2017, c. 120, §2 (NEW).]
B. "Commercial motor vehicle nonconsensual tow" means the towing of a commercial motor vehicle, its contents or other items related to removing the commercial motor vehicle from a roadway or a parking area without the consent of the owner, possessor, agent, insurer or lienholder.   [PL 2017, c. 120, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 120, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Requirement to itemize invoice.
Before demanding payment for any charge relating to a commercial motor vehicle nonconsensual tow, the towing facility must itemize the invoice, in detail, for all costs incurred with the recovery, towing, cleanup or storage of the towed vehicle or its contents.
[PL 2017, c. 120, §2 (NEW).]
3.  No liability without itemization.
A customer who has received a commercial motor vehicle nonconsensual tow is not liable for any charge not itemized on the invoice under subsection 2.
[PL 2017, c. 120, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 120, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1901. General restriction

§1901. General restriction
A person may not use a vehicle on a public way or sell or equip a vehicle for use on a public way with aftermarket equipment contrary to this Title or contrary to the rules of the Chief of the State Police.   [PL 2007, c. 121, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 121, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1903. Adequate signaling device; use

§1903. Adequate signaling device; use
1.  Signaling device required.
A person may not operate a motor vehicle without a suitable and adequate horn or other device for signaling.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §19 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Unnecessarily sounded.
A person may not unnecessarily sound a signaling device or horn.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §19 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §Q19 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1905. Rear lights

§1905. Rear lights
1.  Requirement.
Except as provided in subsection 3, a motor vehicle with 3 or more wheels or a tiny home, trailer or semitrailer must have on the rear 2 lights, one on each side of the axis, each capable of displaying a red light visible for a distance of at least 100 feet behind the vehicle.
[PL 2019, c. 650, §13 (AMD).]
2.  Vehicles used in conjunction.
When a vehicle is used in conjunction with another vehicle, only the last must carry the lights.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Vehicles manufactured with one rear light.
If a vehicle was manufactured with only a single rear light, that light is sufficient if the light complies with the visibility requirement and is in the center or to the left of the vehicle's axis.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Exception for farm tractors.
This section does not apply to unregistered farm tractors.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 314, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 650, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1905-A. Turn signal

§1905-A. Turn signal
1.  Requirement.
Except as provided in subsection 3, a motor vehicle, tiny home, trailer or semitrailer must be equipped with electric flashing turn signal lamps. A motor vehicle must emit white or amber light from the turn signals to the front of the vehicle and a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer must emit amber or red light from the turn signals to the rear of the vehicle.
[PL 2019, c. 650, §14 (AMD).]
2.  Vehicles physically connected.
When a vehicle that is being operated is physically connected to another vehicle, only the last vehicle must carry turn signals to the rear.
[PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Vehicles manufactured without turn signal.
Automobiles and trucks less than 80 inches in width, manufactured or assembled prior to January 1, 1953 need not be equipped with electric turn signal lamps.
[PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Exception for farm tractors.
This section does not apply to unregistered farm tractors.
[PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 584, §A2 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 650, §14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1905-B. Brake lights

§1905-B. Brake lights
1.  Requirement.
All factory-installed brake lights or equivalent replacements on a motor vehicle, tiny home, trailer or semitrailer must be present and operating properly and must emit a steady red light when a slight pressure is placed on the brake pedal, and the light emitted must be visible for a distance of at least 100 feet behind the vehicle. For purposes of this section, "steady red light" means a red light that is either immediately constant and not pulsating or that pulsates for a short period and then becomes constant.
[PL 2019, c. 650, §15 (AMD).]
2.  Vehicles used in conjunction.
When a vehicle is used in conjunction with another vehicle, only the last vehicle must carry the lights required in subsection 1.
[PL 2015, c. 176, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Exception for farm tractors.
This section does not apply to unregistered farm tractors.
[PL 2015, c. 176, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 176, §2 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 650, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1906. Clearance lights

§1906. Clearance lights
1.  Requirements for vehicle 7 feet or more in width.
A vehicle 7 feet or more in width must have a green or amber light attached to the extreme left of the front, adjusted to indicate the extreme left lateral extension of the vehicle or load and at least one red light on the extreme left lateral extension of the vehicle or load on the rear.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Requirements for closed body vehicle 8 feet or more in height.
A vehicle with a closed body 8 feet or more in height must display 2 green or amber lights attached to the extreme left of the front of its body, one at the top and the other at the bottom. The vehicle must also display at least one red light on the extreme upper left lateral extension of its body.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Visibility.
Body width lights and height lights must be visible not less than 200 feet in the direction towards which the vehicle is proceeding or facing.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Reflector alternative.
In place of body width lights and height lights, a vehicle may be equipped with an adequate reflector conforming as to color and location to the requirements for the light.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
5.  Application.
This section does not apply to unregistered farm tractors.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §Q22 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1907. Rear reflectors

§1907. Rear reflectors
A vehicle must be equipped with at least one adequate reflector securely attached to the rear. The reflector:   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Part of rear light.
May be a part of the rear light;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Color.
Must be red; and
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Reflection.
Must be designed, located and maintained to reflect at night on an unlighted highway, from at least 200 feet, the lawful undimmed headlights of a vehicle approaching from the rear.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Exceptions.
This section does not apply to animal‑drawn vehicles or unregistered farm tractors.
[PL 2019, c. 170, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 170, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1908. Location of rear lights, reflectors and signal lamps

§1908. Location of rear lights, reflectors and signal lamps
On a vehicle 7 feet wide or wider, all rear lights, reflectors and signal lights must be within 12 inches of the extreme extension of the vehicle. On flat-body dump trucks, rear lights and signal lamps may be mounted on the rear of the frame. This section does not apply to unregistered farm tractors or to trailers with rear lights, reflectors and signal lights installed by the commercial manufacturer.   [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 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1909. Registration lamp

§1909. Registration lamp
A vehicle must have a white light capable of illuminating the rear registration plate so that the characters on the plate are visible for a distance of at least 50 feet. This section does not apply to unregistered farm tractors or vehicles with valid temporary plates issued by licensed car dealers.   [PL 2021, c. 216, §45 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 216, §45 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1909-A. Fog lights

§1909-A. Fog lights
1.  Fog lights.
A motor vehicle may be equipped with 2 fog lights upon the front of the motor vehicle that emit amber or white light as long as the rays from the lights do not shine more than 2 feet above the road at a distance of 30 feet. A fog light mounted higher than the center of the main headlights may not be illuminated while a motor vehicle is being operated on a public way.
[PL 2003, c. 340, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 340, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1909-B. Optional auxiliary lighting

§1909-B. Optional auxiliary lighting
1.  General restrictions.
Except as otherwise provided by section 2054 and any other law or rule, a vehicle may be equipped with or display an auxiliary light, as defined by section 2054, subsection 1, paragraph C, only if it conforms to the requirements of this section.
[PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Color.
The color of an auxiliary light must be as follows:
A. White or amber if the light is on the front of the vehicle;   [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
B. Amber if the light is on the side of the vehicle; or   [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
C. Amber or red if the light is on the rear of the vehicle.   [PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Beam.
An auxiliary light must emit a steady beam of light and may not blink, oscillate, rotate or flash.
[PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Brightness.
An auxiliary light may not emit a beam that is brighter than, has a greater candlepower than or distracts from the visibility of standard lighting equipment required by this Title or by the inspection rules adopted by the Chief of the State Police pursuant to section 1769.
[PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Operator visibility.
An auxiliary light may not be installed in a manner or on the vehicle so that it distracts or impairs the vision of the operator.
[PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Under-vehicle lighting.
An auxiliary light is under-vehicle lighting if it is a lighting device or lamp, including, but not limited to, a neon or fluorescent tube, installed under the chassis and it is designed to illuminate and reflect from the surface beneath the vehicle. A vehicle may be equipped with under-vehicle lighting for the purpose of participating in shows, events or other exhibitions, but the lighting may not be used or the vehicle illuminated with under-vehicle lighting on a public way.
[PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
7.  Violation.
A person who operates a motor vehicle equipped with, illuminated by, displaying or using an auxiliary light in violation of this section commits a traffic infraction.
[PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 183, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1909-C. Animal-drawn vehicles

§1909-C. Animal-drawn vehicles
An animal‑drawn vehicle operated on a public way must be equipped with the following:   [PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (AMD).]
1.  Light.
During nighttime, an oil lantern or electric lights attached to the left side of the vehicle that displays a red light toward the rear of the vehicle and a white light toward the front of the vehicle; and
[PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Reflective tape.
[PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (RP).]
3.  Reflective gear.
At all times, one of the following:
A. Grade DOT‑C2 white reflective tape as described in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 571.108, in effect on March 26, 2019, applied to the vehicle as follows:
(1) Seventy‑two inches of reflective tape applied in segments that outline the rear frame of the vehicle;
(2) Thirty‑six inches of reflective tape on each side of the vehicle, applied in segments that outline the frame on each side with at least 2 segments applied to the upper borders; and
(3) Forty‑two inches of reflective tape applied in segments that outline the front frame of the vehicle; or   [PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (NEW).]
B. A slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear of the vehicle.   [PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 170, §2 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 301, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1910. Rules governing lights on vehicles

§1910. Rules governing lights on vehicles
The Chief of the State Police may adopt rules governing the adjustment, use and operation of lights on vehicles.   [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 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1911. Hydraulic brake fluid

§1911. Hydraulic brake fluid
1.  Definition.
"Hydraulic brake fluid" means the liquid medium through which force is transmitted to the brakes in the hydraulic brake system of a vehicle.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Requirement.
Hydraulic brake fluid must be distributed and serviced with due regard for the safety of the occupants of the vehicle and the public.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Rules.
The Commissioner of Public Safety may adopt rules establishing standards and specifications for hydraulic brake fluid that must correlate with and, so far as practicable, conform to current standards and specifications of the Society of Automotive Engineers applicable to the fluid.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Prohibition.
A person may not distribute, have for sale, offer for sale, sell or service a vehicle with hydraulic brake fluid unless that fluid complies with the requirements of 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 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1912. Mufflers

§1912. Mufflers
1.  Muffler required.
A person may not operate a motor vehicle unless that vehicle is equipped with an adequate muffler properly maintained to prevent excessive or unusual noise. For purposes of this subsection, “excessive or unusual noise” includes motor noise emitted by a motor vehicle that is noticeably louder than similar vehicles in the environment.
[PL 2009, c. 639, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Cutouts prohibited.
A muffler or exhaust system may not be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device.
[PL 2015, c. 206, §8 (AMD).]
3.  Amplification prohibited.
A person may not operate a motor vehicle with an exhaust system that has been modified when the result of that modification is the amplification or increase of noise emitted by the motor above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle.
[PL 2009, c. 639, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Exhaust system fastened to engine.
The entire exhaust system must be complete, without leakage and securely fastened to the engine block and frame.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  Exception; racing meets.
[PL 2015, c. 206, §9 (RP).]
6.  Defense for noise violations by motor vehicles.
The following are defenses to a violation of subsection 1 or 3.
A. If a muffler or exhaust system of a motor vehicle as defined in section 101, subsection 42, not including a motorcycle, does not emit noise in excess of 95 decibels as measured in accordance with standards and specifications outlined in standard J-1169 adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers in May 1998, subsections 1 and 3 do not apply. A person served with a Violation Summons and Complaint charging a violation of subsection 1 or 3 must provide satisfactory evidence that the muffler or exhaust system does not emit noise in excess of 95 decibels as measured in accordance with standards and specifications outlined in standard J-1169 adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers in May 1998. Measurements must be made by a participating certified inspection station.   [PL 2011, c. 158, §1 (NEW).]
B. [PL 2013, c. 100, §1 (RP).]
[PL 2013, c. 100, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 140, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §Q23 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 314, §11 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 639, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 158, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 100, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 206, §§8, 9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1913. Mirrors

§1913. Mirrors
1.  Mirrors required.
A person may not operate on a public way a vehicle so constructed, equipped, loaded or used that the operator is prevented from having a constantly free and unobstructed view of the way immediately to the rear, unless there is attached a mirror or reflector placed and adjusted to afford the operator a clear, reflected view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle for a distance of at least 200 feet.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Temporary mirrors.
When a vehicle is operated without a trailer or semitrailer, temporary outside rearview mirrors must be removed or otherwise adjusted so as not to extend beyond the width of the automobile.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Motorcycles.
A motorcycle must be equipped with a rear view mirror mounted and adjusted to afford the operator a clear, reflected view of the highway in the rear for a distance of at least 200 feet.
[PL 2005, c. 577, §26 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 577, §26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1914. Safety seat belts

§1914. Safety seat belts
1.  Safety seat belts required.
A person may not buy, sell, lease, trade or transfer from or to a resident at retail a model year 1966 or later motor vehicle, unless that vehicle is equipped with safety seat belts installed for use in the left and right front seats.
[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 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1915. Windows

§1915. Windows
1.  Safety glass.
A motor vehicle must be equipped with safety glass wherever glass is used in partitions, doors, windows or windshields.
"Safety glass" means a product composed of glass or of other materials, manufactured, fabricated or treated to prevent shattering and flying of broken glass.
The Commissioner of Public Safety may maintain a list of the approved types of glass.
Replacements of glass partitions, doors, windows or windshields must be made with safety glass.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Window repairs.
When a window, other than the windshield, is broken, the operator may repair the window by temporarily replacing it with an opaque substance until there is a reasonable opportunity for replacement.
[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 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1918. Regrooved tires

§1918. Regrooved tires
A person commits a traffic infraction if that person distributes, has for sale, offers for sale, sells or uses on a motor vehicle a pneumatic tire that has been regrooved below the original tread depth, unless that tire was originally manufactured with extra undertread material.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §13 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 771, §C13 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1919. Studded tires

§1919. Studded tires
1.  Prohibited May 1st to October 1st.
Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3, from the first day of May to the first day of October, a person may not operate a vehicle with tires having metal studs, wires, spikes or other metal protruding from the tire tread. Pneumatic tires that feature embedded blocks, studs, flanges, cleats, spikes or other protuberances that are retractable may be used any time of the year, except that the protuberances may not be engaged or extended from the first day of May to the first day of October.
[PL 2007, c. 525, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Extension of use period and issuance of permit.
Extended use of studded tires may be permitted according to this subsection.
A. A person may use studded tires for periods other than those specified in subsection 1, if the Commissioner of Transportation extends the use period or, in a special case, issues a permit covering stated periods of time for the use of studded tires. The fee for a permit may not be less than $3 and not more than $15, as determined by the commissioner.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §24 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
B. A person issued a permit under paragraph A must carry the permit in an easily accessible place in or about the vehicle.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §24 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §24 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Application.
Subsection 1 does not apply to fire department vehicles or school buses.
[PL 2019, c. 31, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §Q24 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 525, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 31, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1920. Vehicle frame height

§1920. Vehicle frame height
1.  Minimum and maximum frame end heights.
A motor vehicle may not be operated on a public way or receive a certificate of inspection with a frame end height of less than 10 inches or with the frame end height lower than the vehicle was originally manufactured if originally manufactured to be less than 10 inches. A motor vehicle may not be operated on a public way or receive a certificate of inspection with a maximum frame end height based on the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating that is greater than:
A. [PL 2005, c. 276, §2 (RP).]
B. For a vehicle of 4,500 pounds and less, 24 inches in the front and 26 inches in the rear;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. For a vehicle of 4,501 pounds to 7,500 pounds, 28 inches in the front and 30 inches in the rear;   [PL 2019, c. 335, §2 (AMD).]
D. For a vehicle of 7,501 pounds to 10,000 pounds, 30 inches in the front and 32 inches in the rear;   [PL 2019, c. 335, §2 (AMD).]
E. For a vehicle of 10,001 pounds to 11,500 pounds, 31 inches in the front and 33 inches in the rear; and   [PL 2019, c. 335, §3 (AMD).]
F. For a vehicle of 11,501 pounds to 13,000 pounds, 32 inches in the front and 34 inches in the rear.   [PL 2019, c. 335, §4 (NEW).]
Measurements must be taken from a level surface to the bottom of the frame end. For the purposes of this subsection, "frame end" means the point at which the frame rail terminates at the bumper assembly.
[PL 2019, c. 335, §§2-4 (AMD).]
2.  Modifications.
A vehicle may not be modified to cause, under normal operation, the vehicle body or chassis to come into contact with the ground, expose the fuel tank to damage from collision or cause the wheels to come in contact with the body. The suspension and tire sizes of a vehicle may be modified pursuant to this chapter and rules established by the Chief of the State Police.
[PL 2005, c. 276, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Suspension.
Except as provided in this subsection or in subsection 2, an original suspension system may not be disconnected. This section does not prohibit the installation of heavy duty equipment, including shock absorbers and overload springs, or prohibit a person from operating on a public way a motor vehicle with normal wear of the suspension system if normal wear does not affect control of the vehicle.
[PL 2005, c. 276, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 144, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 276, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 30, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 335, §§2-4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1921. Viewing of visual content restricted in vehicles

§1921. Viewing of visual content restricted in vehicles
A person may not operate a motor vehicle in which there is a television viewer, screen or other video device, other than an allowable device, that is receiving or showing video content visible to the operator. For the purposes of this section, "video content" includes, but is not limited to, television broadcasts, recorded video and video streamed through electronic or other means. For purposes of this section, "allowable device" means:   [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (AMD).]
1.  Global positioning, navigation or mapping system.
A device displaying video content for the purpose of a global positioning, navigation or mapping system;
[PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Closed-circuit video monitor.
A closed-circuit video monitor that is used to assist the operator while backing up or parking;
[PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Device when vehicle is stationary.
A device that is capable of operation only when the vehicle is stationary and is automatically disabled whenever the wheels of the vehicle are in motion;
[PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Device to enhance operator's view.
A device that is used to enhance or supplement the operator's view of the roadway or to assist the operator in object detection; and
[PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
5.  Part of vehicle's instrumentation.
A video display unit that is part of the vehicle's instrumentation or is used for the purpose of vehicle control.
[PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
This section does not apply to the use of a video device in the performance of official duties by a law enforcement officer or the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle, as defined in section 2054.   [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 584, §B7 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1923. Reading while operating a motor vehicle prohibited

§1923. Reading while operating a motor vehicle prohibited
An operator may not read printed material including but not limited to, a newspaper, book, brochure or pamphlet, while operating a motor vehicle. Printed material does not include a map or written directions to a specific location.   [PL 1999, c. 183, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 183, §7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1924. Chains on skidders

§1924. Chains on skidders
Chains attached to the tires or wheels of a skidder must be removed prior to operation on a paved way.   [PL 1999, c. 183, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 183, §7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1925. Equipment requirements for low-speed vehicles

§1925. Equipment requirements for low-speed vehicles
1.  Equipment required.
A low-speed vehicle registered pursuant to section 501, subsection 11 must be equipped with:
A. Brakes for each wheel;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
B. Headlights that comply with section 1904;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
C. An odometer;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
D. One exterior rearview mirror;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
E. One interior rearview mirror;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
F. A parking brake;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
G. Rear reflectors;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
H. A safety glass windshield;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
I. A speedometer;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
J. Stop lamps;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
K. Rear lights that comply with section 1905;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
L. Seat belts and child restraint systems that comply with section 2081;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
M. Turn signal lamps;   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
N. Windshield wipers; and   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
O. A vehicle identification number.   [PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Working condition.
Equipment required in subsection 1 must be in good working condition.
[PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §1925. Nitrous oxide system (As enacted by PL 2003, c. 340, §4 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 29-A, SECTION 1926)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2003, c. 1, §29 (RAL). PL 2003, c. 340, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 397, §9 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1926. Nitrous oxide system (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 1925)

§1926. Nitrous oxide system
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 1925)
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Fill station" means a place that refills nitrous oxide bottles.   [PL 2005, c. 31, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Nitrous oxide system" means a device installed in a motor vehicle that allows nitrous oxide to combine with gasoline for the purpose of increasing engine power.   [PL 2005, c. 31, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 31, §1 (RPR).]
2.  Use prohibited.
Except as provided in subsection 3, a person may not operate a motor vehicle that is equipped with a nitrous oxide system on a public way.
[RR 2003, c. 1, §29 (RAL).]
3.  Exceptions.
A person may operate a motor vehicle equipped with a nitrous oxide system on a public way if:
A. All canisters of nitrous oxide have been removed from the vehicle; or   [RR 2003, c. 1, §29 (RAL).]
B. The motor vehicle is en route to or from a track where the motor vehicle is used for racing, a car show, an off-highway competition or event or a fill station and:
(1) The nitrous oxide system is made inoperative by disconnecting the line feeding nitrous oxide to the engine; or
(2) All containers of nitrous oxide have been removed from the motor vehicle.   [PL 2005, c. 31, §2 (AMD).]
[PL 2005, c. 31, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2003, c. 1, §29 (RAL). PL 2005, c. 31, §§1,2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 2: TRUCKS › 29-A §1951. Name of owner or lessee displayed

§1951. Name of owner or lessee displayed
A truck tractor owner or operator shall display on both sides of the truck tractor the name of the owner or lessee in letters that meet the standards set forth in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 390.21T, as amended.   [PL 2017, c. 165, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 165, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 2: TRUCKS › 29-A §1952. Flares; emergency signals

§1952. Flares; emergency signals
1.  Carry flares.
Except as provided in subsection 1-A, a truck or truck tractor with a registration for operation with gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds must be equipped with 2 red flags, 3 flares and 3 red lanterns or red emergency reflectors.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §25 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
1-A.  Flares prohibited.
A vehicle transporting inflammable liquids or gas in bulk may not carry flares.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §26 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Disabled vehicle.
When a truck or truck tractor with a registration for operation with gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds is disabled on a public way, the operator shall, during the time that lights are required to be illuminated, place emergency signals as follows:
A. One flare or lantern or red emergency reflector in the center of the lane of traffic occupied by the disabled motor vehicle not less than 100 feet from the vehicle in the direction of traffic approaching in that lane;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. One flare or lantern or red emergency reflector not less than 100 feet from the vehicle in the center of the same lane in the opposite direction; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. One flare or lantern or red emergency reflector at the traffic side of the vehicle not closer than 10 feet from the front or rear.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
When lights are not required to be illuminated, red flags must be used, except that no flag is required to be placed at the side of the vehicle.
[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, §§Q25,26 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 2: TRUCKS › 29-A §1953. Splash guards

§1953. Splash guards
1.  Required.
A truck, truck tractor, trailer and semitrailer must be equipped with suitable guards that will effectively reduce the spray or splash of mud, water or slush caused by the rear wheels.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Exception.
Splash guards are not required for:
A. A truck with a registered gross vehicle weight of 6,000 pounds or less;   [PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]
B. A dump truck:
(1) While being operated on construction or reconstruction projects in a construction area established by the Department of Transportation; and
(2) On a public way between the project and a pit or quarry where materials are being obtained when the pit or quarry is within 7 miles of the construction area;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. [PL 2017, c. 165, §8 (RP).]
D. A fire department vehicle;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
E. A motor vehicle equipped with fenders; or   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
F. A truck with a stake body that extends not less than 6 feet beyond the rear axle and that is registered under section 505.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2017, c. 165, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 584, §A3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 165, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 2: TRUCKS › 29-A §1954. Dump body support

§1954. Dump body support
1.  Equipment.
A truck with a dump body must be equipped with a positive means of support, permanently attached and capable of being locked in position to prevent lowering of the body while being maintained, inspected or repaired or while the truck is unattended.
[PL 2003, c. 340, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Required.
A truck dump body must be either fully lowered, locked by means of equipment required in subsection 1 or physically blocked from lowering while being maintained, inspected or repaired or while the truck is unattended.
[PL 2003, c. 340, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 340, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 340, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 3: MOTOR VEHICLE EVENT DATA RECORDERS › 29-A §1971. Definitions

§1971. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Event data recorder.
"Event data recorder" means a feature that is installed by the manufacturer of a motor vehicle and does one or more of the following for the purpose of capturing data for retrieval after a crash:
A. Records vehicle speed, direction or both;   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
B. Records vehicle location data;   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
C. Records vehicle steering performance;   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
D. Records vehicle brake performance, including whether brakes were applied before the crash;   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
E. Records the driver's seatbelt status; and   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
F. Has the ability to transmit information concerning a crash in which the motor vehicle has been involved to a central communication system when a crash occurs.   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Owner.
"Owner" means:
A. A person having all the incidents of ownership, including the legal title of the motor vehicle, whether or not the person lends, rents or creates a security interest in the motor vehicle;   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
B. A person entitled to the possession of the motor vehicle as the purchaser under a security agreement; or   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
C. A person entitled to possession of the motor vehicle as lessee pursuant to a written lease agreement, as long as the agreement at inception is for a period of at least 3 months.   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 17: EQUIPMENT › Subchapter 3: MOTOR VEHICLE EVENT DATA RECORDERS › 29-A §1973. Disclosure by manufacturer

§1973. Disclosure by manufacturer
A manufacturer of a new motor vehicle sold or leased in this State that is equipped with one or more event data recorders, including those known as "sensing and diagnostic modules," shall disclose that fact in the owner's manual for the motor vehicle.   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 1: RULES OF THE ROAD › 29-A §2051. Traffic lanes

§2051. Traffic lanes
When a public way has been divided into 2 or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following provisions apply.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Single lane.
A vehicle must be operated as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §27 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
1-A.  Movement from lane.
A vehicle may not be moved from a lane until the operator has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §28 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Two-way lane.
On a public way that is divided into more than 2 lanes and one of those lanes provides for 2-way movement of traffic, a vehicle may not be operated in that lane except:
A. When overtaking and passing another vehicle when the way is clearly visible and the 2-way traffic lane is clear of traffic for a safe distance, unless an official sign or traffic control device limits the use of that lane to turning only;   [PL 2007, c. 8, §1 (AMD).]
B. In preparation for a left turn from the 2-way traffic lane;   [PL 2007, c. 8, §1 (AMD).]
C. When the 2-way traffic lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is posted to give notice of that allocation; or   [PL 2007, c. 8, §1 (AMD).]
D. As part of a 2-part turn when the vehicle turning left from a driveway or entrance uses the 2-way traffic lane until the travel lane in the direction the vehicle is proceeding can be entered safely by the vehicle.   [PL 2007, c. 8, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 8, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Signs.
An operator shall obey an official sign or traffic control device:
A. Directing slowly moving traffic to use a designated lane;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Designating a lane to be used by turning traffic or traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the way; or   [PL 1997, c. 653, §8 (AMD).]
C. Prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of a public way.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1997, c. 653, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 653, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §§Q27,28 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 8, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 19: OPERATION › Subchapter 1: RULES OF THE ROAD › 29-A §2055. Animals on a public way

§2055. Animals on a public way
1.  Riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
A person riding an animal or driving an animal-drawn vehicle on a public way has the rights and is subject to the duties of a vehicle operator, except those provisions that by their nature have no application.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Unattended animal-drawn vehicle.
A person may not allow an animal-drawn vehicle to be on a public way unattended unless the vehicle is reasonably fastened.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Frightened animals.
When a person riding, driving or leading an animal that appears to be frightened signals by putting up a hand or by other visible sign, an operator approaching from the opposite direction must stop as soon as possible and remain stationary as long as necessary and reasonable to allow the animal to pass.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §34 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3-A.  Passing animals.
When traveling in the same direction as an animal on a way, an operator must use reasonable caution in passing the animal.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §35 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Annoyance.
An operator may not knowingly operate a motor vehicle in a manner to annoy, startle, harass or frighten an animal being ridden or driven on or near a public way.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  Throwing object.
An operator or person in a motor vehicle may not throw an object or substance from the vehicle toward an animal being ridden or driven on or near a public way.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §§Q34,35 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).