Title 29-A, Title 29-A

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. 2. Unattended anim…

1. Pedestrian traffic. When use of a sidewalk next to a public way is practicable, a pedestrian may not walk on that public way. 2. Pedestrian on way. Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian shall walk facing approaching traffic on the left side of the public way or the wa…

An operator shall obey a traffic-control device, unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer. A traffic-control device conforming to the requirements for these devices is presumed to comply with this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Lighted traffic control device" means a traffic control device conforming to the requirements of section 2057, subsection 1. [PL 2003, c. 633, §6 …

1. Designation. The Department of Transportation may designate a state or state aid highway as a "through way." The Department of Transportation, after notice, may revoke any such designation. Municipal officers may designate a way under their jurisdiction as a "through way." 2. …

On a public way posted for one-way traffic, a vehicle may be driven only in the direction designated.

An operator intending to turn at an intersection may do so as follows. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 1. Right turns. The operator shall make both the approach and a right turn as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the wa…

1. Prohibition. A person commits a traffic infraction if that person occupies a camp trailer, mobile home, tiny home, semitrailer or trailer while it is being moved on a public way. 2. Exceptions. This section does not apply to: A. An employee in the necessary discharge of duties…

1. Seating. Seating on a motorcycle is as follows. A. A person operating a motorcycle may ride only on the permanent and regular seat attached. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. More than 2 persons may not ride on a motorcycle. [PL 1993, c. …

1. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, "bicycle" includes a motorized bicycle, a motorized tricycle, a motorized scooter and an electric bicycle. 2. Riding to the right. A person operating a bicycle or roller skis upon a roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of …

1. Limiting use. The department or a municipality with respect to a way under its jurisdiction may prohibit the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices. Municipalities may impose limits on the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices in accordan…

1. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, "toy vehicle" includes, but is not limited to, skateboards, rollerskates, wagons, sleds and coasters. 2. Hitching rides. A person riding on a toy vehicle may not attach it to a moving vehicle on a way. 3. Penalties. A person 17 yea…

An operator, when traveling on a downgrade, may not coast with the gears of the vehicle in neutral.

An operator of a motor vehicle may not drive over an unprotected hose of a fire department laid down on a way for a fire or alarm without the consent of the police or fire department official in command.

1. Prohibition. An operator of a vehicle may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicles, the traffic and the condition of the way. 2. Vehicles towing other vehicles. An operator of a vehicle towing anoth…

1. Display of headlights. A vehicle located on a way must be equipped with headlights as described in section 1904. The headlights must be illuminated: A. During the period from sunset to sunrise; [PL 2015, c. 51, §1 (AMD).] B. At any time when, due to insufficient light or unfav…

1. On ways. The following provisions apply to parking on public ways. A. A person may not park a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, on the traveled portion of a public way outside of a business or residence district when it is practicable to park off of the way. [PL 1993, c…

1. Parked in violation. A law enforcement officer, employees or agents of the Department of Transportation or employees or agents of the Maine Turnpike Authority may cause the removal of a vehicle or require the operator to move the vehicle from a location in violation of section…

1. Passing on left. An operator of a vehicle passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction must pass to the left at a safe distance and may not return to the right until safely clear of the passed vehicle. An operator may not overtake another vehicle by driving off the…

1. Prohibition. An operator may not turn a vehicle or move right or left on a public way unless the movement can be made with reasonable safety. 2. Turn signal. An operator must give a turn signal as follows. A. An operator may not turn a vehicle without giving an appropriate sig…

An operator may not turn a vehicle to proceed in the opposite direction on a curve or on the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where the vehicle can not be seen by the operator of another vehicle approaching in either direction within 500 feet.

1. Authority to regulate. Except as provided in section 2075, subsections 2 and 2‑A and notwithstanding section 2074, subsection 1, the Commissioner of Transportation, with the approval of the Chief of the State Police, may: A. Restrict the maximum rate of speed on a public way w…

An operator shall operate a vehicle at a careful and prudent speed not greater than is reasonable and proper having due regard to the traffic, surface and width of the way and of other conditions then existing. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]…

1. Operation impeding movement of traffic. A person may not operate a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation of the motor vehicle or in compliance with law. 1-A. Mini…

1. Reduction of speed at crossing. An operator of a motor vehicle passing a sign provided for in Title 23, sections 1251 and 1252 shall, at a distance of 100 feet from the nearest rail of the crossing reduce the vehicle speed to a reasonable and proper rate, observe in each direc…

Sections 2051, 2053, 2055, 2056, 2066, 2068 and 2076 do not apply to a person, motor vehicle and other equipment actually engaged in work on the surface of a public way, but do apply to such a person and vehicle when traveling to or from such work.

For public safety or convenience, during a fire, accident, emergency or special event, a law enforcement officer may temporarily close a way to vehicular traffic or to vehicles of a certain description, or divert pedestrian or vehicular traffic. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);…

Braking or acceleration may not be unnecessarily made so as to cause a harsh and objectionable noise.

1. Prohibition. A person may not operate a sound system in a vehicle on a public way at a volume that is audible at a distance of greater than 25 feet and that exceeds 85 decibels or that is greater than is reasonable with due regard to the location of the vehicle and the effect …

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever an all-terrain vehicle or off-road vehicle is operated on a way, the vehicle and operator are subject to all provisions of this Title, except chapters 5, 7, 13 and 15. Whenever an all-terrain vehicle or off-road vehicle is oper…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. [PL 2019, c. 299, §2 (RP).] A-1. "Belt positioning seat" means a child restraint system that positions a child on a motor vehicle seat to improve t…

1. Obstructions. A person may not operate a vehicle with a sign, poster, opaque or semitransparent material or substance on the front windshield, side wing or side or rear window that obstructs the operator's clear view of the way or an intersecting way. 2. Objects. A person may …

1. Requirement. The following persons must wear protective headgear: A. If under 18 years of age, a passenger on a motorcycle or moped or in an attached side car; [PL 2017, c. 51, §1 (AMD).] B. If under 18 years of age, an operator of a motorcycle or moped; [PL 2017, c. 51, §2 (A…

1. Night equipment. A bicycle, scooter or motorized bicycle or tricycle, when in use in the nighttime, must have: A. Lighted a front light that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 200 feet to the front; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §25 (RPR).] B. A red or amber li…

A municipality may request the department to designate a segment of a state or state aid highway in that municipality as a no-passing zone if the highway is outside the compact area of an urban compact municipality, as defined in Title 23, section 754. Such a request must be in w…

A person may not ride in or occupy the trunk of a vehicle while the vehicle is in motion on a public way.

Transporting dogs in an open vehicle is governed by this section. [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).] 1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, "open vehicle" means a motor vehicle with a portion of the vehicle not enclosed by a top and windows or sides. "Open vehicle" includes, b…

1. Passengers under 19 years of age. When a passenger under 19 years of age is transported in a pickup truck, that passenger must ride in the passenger compartment of the pickup truck. 2. Exceptions. Subsection 1 does not apply to the following: A. Workers or trainees, including …

A person operating a low-speed vehicle on a public way shall comply with the provisions of this chapter as they apply to the operator of an automobile and with this section. [PL 2003, c. 397, §10 (NEW).] 1. License required. A person operating a low-speed vehicle must possess a v…

A person operating an autocycle on a public way shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and with this section. [PL 2019, c. 345, §9 (NEW).] 1. License required. A person operating an autocycle must possess a valid Class A, B or C operator's license pursuant to section 12…

A vehicle registered as an antique vehicle pursuant to section 457 may pull a trailer or semitrailer as long as the vehicle is used for noncommercial recreational purposes or for exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest.

1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, "public safety traffic flagger" means a municipal firefighter, a volunteer firefighter or a member of an emergency medical service licensed by the Department of Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical Services who is trained in acco…

1. Qualifications. A school crossing guard is qualified to direct traffic if the school crossing guard: A. Is 18 years of age or older; [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] B. Is under the control of a local law enforcement agency; [PL 2017, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] C. Has completed training a…

1. Operation prohibited. Unless the specific type of off-road vehicle is authorized to be operated on a public way by this or any other Title, an off-road vehicle may not be operated on a public way or parking area. 2. Violation. A person who operates an off-road vehicle in viola…

The operator of a vehicle with a registered weight under 10,000 pounds shall take reasonable measures to prevent snow or ice on the vehicle from falling off the vehicle while it is being operated on a public way. [PL 2023, c. 107, §1 (NEW).] A violation of this section that cause…

1. Traffic infraction. A person who knowingly authorizes or permits a vehicle owned by or under control of that person to be driven on a public way by a person not authorized under this Title or in violation of a provision of this Title commits a traffic infraction if the conduct…