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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 4: LICENSE › 29-A §1408. License or permit to be carried and exhibited on demand

§1408. License or permit to be carried and exhibited on demand
1.  Immediate possession required.
A licensee, including a temporary licensee or holder of a learner's permit, must have the license in immediate possession when operating a motor vehicle. Possession may be in electronic form. For purposes of this section, "electronic form" means a digital representation of the information contained in a physical license or permit on a portable electronic device.
[PL 2017, c. 229, §29 (AMD).]
2.  Display.
On demand of a law enforcement officer, the licensee must produce the license or an electronic version of the license for inspection. The use of a portable electronic device to provide license information does not constitute consent for a law enforcement officer to access other contents of the portable electronic device.
[PL 2017, c. 229, §30 (AMD).]
3.  Dismissal.
A person served with a Violation Summons and Complaint charging a violation of this section may have the complaint dismissed if that person shows satisfactory evidence that the person held a valid license at the time of the alleged violation. The clerk of the District Court Violations Bureau must dismiss the complaint if, prior to the date required for filing an answer to the complaint, the person charged files a copy of the Violation Summons and Complaint with the bureau, together with evidence that the person held a valid license at the time of the alleged violation. If a person files a timely answer to a Violations Summons and Complaint alleging a violation of this section and that person presents satisfactory evidence to the court at the time of trial that the person held a valid license at the time of the alleged violation, the court must dismiss the complaint.
[PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §10 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1993, c. 2, §22 (COR). PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 771, §C10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §26 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 229, §§29, 30 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 4: LICENSE › 29-A §1409. Amputee and disabled veteran

§1409. Amputee and disabled veteran
A license fee is not required from:   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Federal motor vehicle.
An amputee veteran who has received a motor vehicle from the United States Government under authority of P.L. 663, 79th Congress, as amended, or P.L. 187, 82nd Congress, as amended;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Service-connected disability.
An amputee veteran receiving compensation for service-connected disability from the Veterans Administration or the United States Armed Forces and who has a specially designed motor vehicle; or
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  One hundred percent permanent service-connected disability.
A veteran with a permanent disability who receives 100% service-connected benefits.
[PL 1997, c. 437, §39 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 437, §39 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 4: LICENSE › 29-A §1410-A. Acquired brain injury identification cards

§1410-A. Acquired brain injury identification cards
Beginning January 1, 2020, the Secretary of State shall issue, on the request of a person who elects to receive it, an acquired brain injury identification card in accordance with this section.   [PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Issuance.
Upon receipt of a completed application and payment of a fee of $5 by an applicant, the Secretary of State shall issue a wallet-sized acquired brain injury identification card to the applicant. For the purposes of this section, "acquired brain injury" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 3086. Each acquired brain injury identification card must contain:
A. The name and address of the person to whom the card is issued;   [PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
B. The seal of the State;   [PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
C. A statement that the card holder has an acquired brain injury; and   [PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
D. Any additional information about acquired brain injury as determined by the Secretary of State under subsection 3.   [PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
The issuance of an acquired brain injury identification card does not license, permit or privilege a person to operate a motor vehicle and may not be used for official identification purposes in place of a driver's license or nondriver identification card.
[PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Application.
A completed application for an acquired brain injury identification card must contain the following:
A. The name, date of birth, address and telephone number of the person requesting the card; and   [PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
B. Any appropriate documentation that a person has an acquired brain injury as determined by the Secretary of State by rule.   [PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Additional information.
The Secretary of State may determine by rule any additional information about acquired brain injury that must be placed on an acquired brain injury identification card.
[PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Rulemaking.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 506, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 4: LICENSE › 29-A §1411. Prohibition against participation in the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 (REPEALED)

§1411. Prohibition against participation in the federal REAL ID Act of 2005
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 251, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 327, §18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 4: LICENSE › 29-A §1412. Military service designation for active military personnel and veterans

§1412. Military service designation for active military personnel and veterans
The Secretary of State shall, at the request of an eligible applicant, issue a driver's license or nondriver identification card to that applicant with a military service designation that identifies the applicant as a person actively serving in the United States Armed Forces or as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.   [PL 2011, c. 356, §20 (NEW).]
1.  Eligibility.
In order to make a determination of eligibility for a military service designation under this section, the bureau shall determine, based on an examination of an applicant's military identification, whether the following criteria are met:
A. The applicant is serving in the United States Armed Forces as defined in 10 United States Code, Section 101(a)(4) (2011); or   [PL 2011, c. 356, §20 (NEW).]
B. The applicant has served in the United States Armed Forces as defined in 10 United States Code, Section 101(a)(4) (2011) and has been honorably discharged. To receive the designation under this paragraph, the applicant must provide an Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, or a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or the appropriate branch of the United States Armed Forces verifying the applicant's military service and honorable discharge.   [PL 2011, c. 356, §20 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 356, §20 (NEW).]
2.  Renewal.
A license or nondriver identification card with a military service designation issued in accordance with subsection 1, paragraph A may be renewed upon verification of continuing eligibility.
[PL 2011, c. 356, §20 (NEW).]
3.  Design and location.
The Secretary of State shall determine the design and location on the license and nondriver identification card for the military service designation under this section.
[PL 2011, c. 356, §20 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 356, §20 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 1: COMPACT › 29-A §1451. Findings and declaration of policy -- Article I

§1451. Findings and declaration of policy -- Article I
1.  Findings.
The party states find that:
A. The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with state and local ordinances related to the operation of motor vehicles;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct that is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances related to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated.   [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.  Policy.
It is the policy of each of the party states to:
A. Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations related to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the overall compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party states.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 1: COMPACT › 29-A §1452. Definitions -- Article II

§1452. Definitions -- Article II
As used in this compact:   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Conviction.
"Conviction" means a conviction of any offense related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle that is prohibited by state law, municipal ordinance or administrative rule or regulation, or a forfeiture of bail, bond or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed any such offense, and which conviction or forfeiture is required to be reported to the licensing authority.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Home state.
"Home state" means the state that has issued and has the power to suspend or revoke the use of the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  State.
"State" means a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
[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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 1: COMPACT › 29-A §1453. Reports of conviction -- Article III

§1453. Reports of conviction -- Article III
The licensing authority of a party state shall report each conviction of a person from another party state occurring within its jurisdiction to the licensing authority of the home state of the licensee. The report must clearly identify the person convicted; describe the violation specifying the section of the statute, code or ordinance violated; identify the court in which action was taken; indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered, or whether the conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond or other security; and must include any special findings made in connection with the conviction.   [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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 1: COMPACT › 29-A §1454. Effect of conviction -- Article IV

§1454. Effect of conviction -- Article IV
1.  Convictions.
The licensing authority in the home state, for the purposes of suspension, revocation or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to Article III of this compact, as it would if such conduct had occurred in the home state, in the case of convictions for:
A. Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree that renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; or   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
D. Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another.   [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.  Other convictions.
As to other convictions, reported pursuant to Article III, the licensing authority in the home state shall give such effect to the conduct as is provided by the laws of the home state.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Similar offenses.
If the laws of a party state do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely the words employed in subsection 1 of this Article, the party state shall construe the denominations and descriptions appearing in subsection 1 as being applicable to and identifying those offenses or violations of a substantially similar nature and the laws of the party state must contain such provisions as may be necessary to ensure that full force and effect is given to this Article.
[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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 1: COMPACT › 29-A §1455. Applications for new licenses -- Article V

§1455. Applications for new licenses -- Article V
Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of a license to drive issued by any other party state. The licensing authority in the state where application is made may not issue a license to drive to the applicant if:   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  License suspended.
The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such suspension period has not terminated;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  License revoked.
The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such revocation has not terminated, except that after the expiration of one year from the date the license was revoked, such person may make application for a new license if permitted by law. The licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant to such person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways; or
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Surrender of license.
The applicant is the holder of a license to drive issued by another party state and currently in force unless the applicant surrenders such license.
[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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 1: COMPACT › 29-A §1456. Applicability of other laws -- Article VI

§1456. Applicability of other laws -- Article VI
Except as expressly required by provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein may be construed to affect the right of any party state to apply any of its other laws related to licenses to drive to any person or circumstance, nor to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a party state and a nonparty state.   [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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 1: COMPACT › 29-A §1457. Compact administrator and interchange of information -- Article VII

§1457. Compact administrator and interchange of information -- Article VII
The head of the licensing authority of each party state shall be the administrator of this compact for that state. The administrators, acting jointly, have the power to formulate all necessary and proper procedures for the exchange of information under this compact.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
The administrator of each party state shall furnish to the administrator of each other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of this compact.   [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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 1: COMPACT › 29-A §1458. Entry into force and withdrawal -- Article VIII

§1458. Entry into force and withdrawal -- Article VIII
This compact must enter into force and become effective as to any state when it has enacted the same into law.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal may take effect until 6 months after the executive head of the withdrawing state has given notice of the withdrawal to the executive heads of all other party states. No withdrawal may affect the validity or applicability by the licensing authorities of the states remaining party to the compact of any report of conviction occurring prior to the withdrawal.   [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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 1: COMPACT › 29-A §1459. Construction and severability -- Article IX

§1459. Construction and severability -- Article IX
This compact must be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact must be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States of the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance may not be affected thereby. If this compact is held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact must remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.   [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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 2: PROVISIONS RELATED TO COMPACT › 29-A §1471. Ratification

§1471. Ratification
The driver license compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as provided in this subchapter.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 2: PROVISIONS RELATED TO COMPACT › 29-A §1472. Licensing authority

§1472. Licensing authority
As used in the compact, the term "licensing authority" with reference to this State, means the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of any other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of Articles III, IV and V of the compact.   [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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 2: PROVISIONS RELATED TO COMPACT › 29-A §1473. Expenses

§1473. Expenses
The compact administrator provided for in Article VII of the compact is not entitled to any additional compensation on account of service as administrator, but is entitled to expenses incurred in connection with duties and responsibilities as administrator, in the same manner as for expenses incurred in connection with any other duties or responsibilities of office or employment.   [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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 2: PROVISIONS RELATED TO COMPACT › 29-A §1474. Executive head defined

§1474. Executive head defined
As used in the compact, with reference to this State, the term "executive head" means the Governor.   [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 11: DRIVER'S LICENSE › Subchapter 5: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT › Article 2: PROVISIONS RELATED TO COMPACT › 29-A §1475. Duty of court to report action on licenses

§1475. Duty of court to report action on licenses
Any court of this State, which has jurisdiction to take any action suspending, revoking or otherwise limiting a license to drive, shall report any such action and the adjudication upon which it is based to the Secretary of State within 5 days on forms furnished by the Secretary of State.   [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 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1552. Application

§1552. Application
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a snowmobile or an ATV, unless the ATV is registered for highway use.   [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 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §1553. Administration

§1553. Administration
The Secretary of State shall administer and enforce this chapter.   [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 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 2: GENERAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY › 29-A §1601-A. Notification of cancellation of insurance (REPEALED)

§1601-A. Notification of cancellation of insurance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 463, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 463, §7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 434, §35 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 652, §C1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 652, §C2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 652, §C3 (AFF). RR 2005, c. 1, §14 (COR). PL 2005, c. 95, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 428, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 428, §3 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 329, Pt. M, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 2: GENERAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY › 29-A §1604. Installment payment of judgment; default

§1604. Installment payment of judgment; default
1.  Installment payment agreement.
The Secretary of State may restore any license and registration certificates and plates suspended pursuant to section 1603, subsection 7, paragraph A upon receipt of a court order permitting the judgment debtor to make installment payments on the judgment if any installment is not in default and the person files and maintains proof of financial responsibility with the Secretary of State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Default.
Following notice that the judgment debtor has failed to make any installment payment as specified by the order, the Secretary of State shall suspend the license and registration certificates and plates of the judgment debtor. The suspension must continue until the judgment is completely satisfied or the debtor has secured a written release from the judgment creditor in the form required by the Secretary of State.
[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 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 2: GENERAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY › 29-A §1605-A. Medical payments

§1605-A. Medical payments
A motor vehicle liability policy issued for a motor vehicle registered or principally garaged in this State must provide coverage in an amount equal to or greater than $2,000 per person for medical costs incurred as a result of injuries sustained in an accident involving the insured vehicle by the driver and passengers in that vehicle. The coverage required by this section only applies to medical costs incurred during one year following the date the injuries are sustained. This section does not apply to a policy insuring more than 4 motor vehicles, nor to any policy covering a garage, automobile sales agency, repair shop, service station or public parking place.   [PL 2007, c. 213, §2 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 213, §3 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 176, §6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 176, §8 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 776, §40 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 213, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 213, §3 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 2: GENERAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY › 29-A §1605-B. Towing and storage charges

§1605-B. Towing and storage charges
A motor vehicle liability policy issued for a motor vehicle registered or principally garaged in this State must provide coverage in an amount up to $500 per accident for the reasonable towing and storage charges incurred as a result of an accident involving the insured vehicle if the vehicle is towed at the request of a law enforcement officer. The coverage required by this section applies only to the reasonable towing and storage charges of the insured vehicle. This section does not apply to a policy insuring more than 4 motor vehicles, nor to any policy covering a garage, automobile sales agency, repair shop, service station or public parking place.   [PL 2023, c. 395, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 395, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 2: GENERAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY › 29-A §1607. Satisfied judgments

§1607. Satisfied judgments
1.  Satisfaction.
To meet the obligation of financial responsibility only, a judgment is satisfied:
A. When $50,000 has been credited on a judgment for bodily injury to or death of one person as the result of one accident rendered in excess of that amount;   [PL 1997, c. 176, §7 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 176, §8 (AFF).]
B. Subject to paragraph A, when $100,000 has been credited on a judgment for bodily injury to or death of 2 or more people as the result of one accident rendered in excess of that amount; or   [PL 1997, c. 176, §7 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 176, §8 (AFF).]
C. When $25,000 has been credited on a judgment for injury to or destruction of property of others as a result of one accident rendered in excess of that amount.   [PL 1997, c. 176, §7 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 176, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 1997, c. 176, §7 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 176, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Settlement payments.
Payments made in settlement of a claim for bodily injury, death or property damage arising from a motor vehicle accident must be credited against the amounts provided for in 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). PL 1997, c. 176, §7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 176, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 2: GENERAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY › 29-A §1608. Hearing

§1608. Hearing
1.  Request for hearing.
A person aggrieved by a decision of the Secretary of State in applying this chapter, within 10 days after receipt of the decision, may request in writing a hearing by the Secretary of State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Stay of decision.
Pending a hearing, the decision may be stayed.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Determination of issuance.
If the Secretary of State holds a hearing to determine whether or not a license or registration should be issued to a person against whom the provisions of this subchapter have been invoked, the Secretary of State shall provide notice of the hearing to the other party involved in the accident that gave rise to this subchapter being invoked.
[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 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 2: GENERAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY › 29-A §1609. Nonresidents; accidents in other states

§1609. Nonresidents; accidents in other states
1.  Nonresidents.
The following provisions apply to nonresidents.
A. This chapter applies to a person who is not a resident of this State.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. If a nonresident has failed to give proof of financial responsibility, that nonresident may not operate a vehicle in this State and may not allow a vehicle owned by that nonresident to be operated in this State.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. The Secretary of State may not issue to a nonresident a license or register a vehicle owned by a nonresident in the same manner as required with respect to a resident of this State.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
D. The operation by a nonresident, or with a nonresident owner's express or implied consent, of a vehicle on a public way acts as an appointment of the Secretary of State to be the nonresident's attorney, on whom may be served all lawful processes in an action growing out of an accident in which that nonresident or vehicle may be involved.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
E. When a nonresident's operating privilege is suspended, the Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of the record of that action to the appropriate official in the nonresident's state.   [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.  Accidents in other states.
On receipt of certification that the operating privilege of a resident of this State has been suspended or revoked by another state for failure to provide proof of financial responsibility under circumstances that require the Secretary of State to suspend a nonresident's operating privilege had an accident occurred in this State, the Secretary of State may suspend the license of that resident and the registrations of vehicles owned by that resident.
The suspension may continue until the resident furnishes proof of compliance with the law of the other state.
[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 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 2: GENERAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY › 29-A §1610. Savings clause

§1610. Savings clause
This chapter does not limit a plaintiff in a civil action from relying on other processes provided by law.   [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 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 3: VICARIOUS LIABILITY › 29-A §1651. Liability for minor

§1651. Liability for minor
An owner who knowingly permits a minor to operate that owner's vehicle on a public way is jointly and severally liable with that minor for damages caused by the negligence of the minor in operating that 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 3: VICARIOUS LIABILITY › 29-A §1652. Owner and renter jointly and severally liable

§1652. Owner and renter jointly and severally liable
1.  Liability.
An owner engaged in the business of renting motor vehicles, with or without drivers, who rents a vehicle to another for use on a public way, is jointly and severally liable with the renter for damage caused by the negligence of the renter in operating the vehicle and for any damages caused by the negligence of a person operating the vehicle by or with the permission of the renter.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Applicability.
This section does not apply to a rental as part of a bona fide transaction involving the sale of a motor vehicle.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Limitation.
This section does not give to a passenger in a rented vehicle a right of action against the owner.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Contributory negligence.
This section does not affect contributory negligence as a defense.
[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 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 3: VICARIOUS LIABILITY › 29-A §1653. Allowing impaired operator

§1653. Allowing impaired operator
1.  Liability.
An owner or person having control of a motor vehicle who, having knowledge or reason to know that a person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or 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.
[PL 2009, c. 447, §31 (AMD).]
2.  Not exclusive.
This section 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 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 2009, c. 447, §31 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES › 29-A §1671. Definitions

§1671. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Digital network.
"Digital network" has the same meaning as in Title 24‑A, section 7302, subsection 1.
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Personal vehicle.
"Personal vehicle" has the same meaning as in Title 24‑A, section 7302, subsection 2.
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Prearranged ride.
"Prearranged ride" has the same meaning as in Title 24‑A, section 7302, subsection 3.
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Transportation network company.
"Transportation network company" has the same meaning as in Title 24‑A, section 7302, subsection 4.
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Transportation network company driver; driver.
"Transportation network company driver" or "driver" has the same meaning as in Title 24‑A, section 7302, subsection 5.
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
6.  Transportation network company rider; rider.
"Transportation network company rider" or "rider" has the same meaning as in Title 24‑A, section 7302, subsection 6.
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES › 29-A §1672. Transportation network company permit

§1672. Transportation network company permit
1.  Permit required.
A person may not operate a transportation network company without a permit issued by the Secretary of State, subject to the following conditions.
A. A transportation network company shall pay an annual fee of $10,000 for a permit under this section.   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
B. A transportation network company shall maintain insurance in accordance with section 1673.   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Application; validity of permit.
An application for a permit under this section must be made on a form provided or approved by the Secretary of State. A permit under this section is valid for a period of one year.
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Termination of permit.
The Secretary of State shall terminate a permit under this section for failure to maintain insurance required by section 1673 or to otherwise comply with the requirements of this subchapter. The Secretary of State may not reissue a permit terminated under this subsection until:
A. A reinstatement fee of $1,000 is paid to the Secretary of State; and   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
B. Subsequent to the termination, the transportation network company pays the annual permit fee under subsection 1 and demonstrates compliance with the requirements of this subchapter.   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Penalty.
The following provisions apply to violations under this section.
A. Operation without a permit as required by subsection 1 is a Class D crime.   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
B. Failure to maintain insurance as required by subsection 1, paragraph B is a Class D crime.   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES › 29-A §1673. Insurance requirements

§1673. Insurance requirements
1.  Insurance required.
A transportation network company shall maintain insurance pursuant to this section.
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Proof of insurance.
The Secretary of State shall certify proof of insurance prior to issuing a permit under section 1672. The Secretary of State may not certify an insurance policy as proof of insurance unless the policy meets the requirements of subsection 4 and until a copy of the form of policy has been on file with the Superintendent of Insurance for at least 30 days or the Superintendent of Insurance has approved in writing the form of the policy under subsection 3.
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Form.
The form of policy under this section must contain:
A. The name and address of the insured;   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
B. The conditions of coverage sufficient to identify whether or not a given vehicle is covered at a given time;   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
C. The policy period;   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
D. The limits of liability; and   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
E. An agreement that insurance is provided pursuant to this section.   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Required provisions.
An insurance policy under this section must:
A. Provide coverage in accordance with the requirements of Title 24‑A, section 7303; and   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
B. Comply with section 1606, subsections 2 to 6.   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES › 29-A §1676. No application to workers' compensation

§1676. No application to workers' compensation
This subchapter does not apply to claims or proceedings involving workers' compensation.   [PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 13: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES › 29-A §1677. Municipal action

§1677. Municipal action
1.  Authority restricted.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a municipality or other political subdivision may not adopt an ordinance, regulation or procedure governing the operations of a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a transportation network company driver to provide a prearranged ride or impose a tax or fee on or require a license for a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a transportation network company driver to provide a prearranged ride, except as provided in subsection 2.
[PL 2019, c. 78, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Primary airports.
A municipality or other political subdivision operating a public airport that receives scheduled passenger aircraft service and that had more than 20,000 passenger boardings in the previous year, may in a manner that is consistent with the airport's regulation of other prearranged for‑hire transportation services including but not limited to taxicabs and limousines:
A. Regulate the parking and traffic flow of transportation network company drivers at the airport; and   [PL 2019, c. 78, §1 (NEW).]
B. Charge a transportation network company a reasonable fee for each trip to pick up a rider at the airport made by a driver for the transportation network company.   [PL 2019, c. 78, §1 (NEW).]
For the purposes of this subsection, the term "passenger boardings" means passenger boardings on an aircraft in service at the airport that generate revenue for an airline or the airport.
[PL 2019, c. 78, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 279, §2 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 78, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 15: INSPECTION AND REPAIR › Subchapter 1: INSPECTION › 29-A §1755. Inspection of fire trucks

§1755. Inspection of fire trucks
A fire chief, or a municipal official of a municipality without a fire chief, may contract with a licensed inspection station for a licensed inspection mechanic to perform an inspection at the location where fire trucks are customarily kept.   [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).