An Act to Bring the Law Governing Emergency Equipment for Trucks and Truck Tractors into Alignment with the Federal Motor Carrier Laws
Sponsored By: James White (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Updated breakdown warning rules for trucks
In Maine, trucks and truck tractors registered for operation with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds must carry three flares or three two-way reflective triangles. The exception in Maine law, 29-A MRSA §1952(1-A), still applies. This replaces the old equipment requirement for red flags and flares, lanterns, or reflectors. When a covered vehicle is disabled on a public road, operators must place three two-way reflective triangles. One goes at least 100 feet ahead and another at least 100 feet behind, both centered in the occupied lane. The third goes on the traffic side, at least 10 feet from the vehicle’s front or rear. Placement is required even when lights are not required, and triangles must meet federal safety standards in 49 CFR §571.125.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
James White
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 547
3/3/2026PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
2/26/2026SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2/24/2026HouseCOMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-793), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
2/12/2026SenateReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.Bill READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-793) READ and ADOPTEDASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
2/10/2026SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-793).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2/3/2026HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on December 15, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
12/15/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-793), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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