Title 29-A

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…

The following provisions govern the unlawful use of a license or identification card and the unlawful dissemination of information that is protected by a state law or rule that implements the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994, 18 United States Code, Sections 2721 to…

1. Material misstatement of fact. A person commits a Class E crime if that person knowingly: A. Makes a material misstatement of fact on an application or document submitted in support of an application for a license, certificate, permit, examination, identification card, use dec…

1. Attaching false plates. A person commits a Class E crime if that person attaches to a vehicle a registration plate assigned to another vehicle or not currently assigned to that vehicle. 1-A. Permitting attachment of false plates. A person commits a Class E crime if that person…

A person commits a Class D crime if that person knowingly buys, sells, receives, disposes of, conceals or possesses a motor vehicle, semitrailer or trailer from which the manufacturer's serial number or other distinguishing number or mark has been removed or altered to conceal or…

1. Odometer. A person is guilty of a Class C offense if that person: A. Disconnects, changes or tampers with the odometer of a motor vehicle with the intent to misrepresent or change the number of miles indicated on the odometer; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. …

A person commits a Class E crime if that person removes or tampers with a sign, light, flare, reflector or other signalling or safety device placed by the Department of Transportation, a county or municipal official or a contractor performing repairs or maintenance work on or adj…

A person commits a Class E crime if that person operates a vehicle over a public way that is lawfully closed by posted notice for construction or repairs unless permission to pass is expressly granted by a person in charge of the work.

A person commits a traffic infraction if that person signals a moving vehicle, stops a vehicle or accosts an occupant of a vehicle stopped on a public way to solicit a contribution or subscription, or sell merchandise or a ticket of admission to an entertainment or public gatheri…

1. Definition. As used in this section, "hitchhike" means to endeavor by words, gestures or otherwise to beg, invite or secure transportation in a motor vehicle not engaged in carrying passengers for hire, unless the hitchhiker is known to the driver or a passenger. 2. Violation.…

1. Definition. For the purpose of this section, "air pollution control system" means a device or element of design installed on or in a motor vehicle or engine to comply with pollutant emission restrictions established by federal law. 2. Prohibition. A person commits a Class E cr…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Alcohol" means spirituous, vinous, fermented or other alcoholic beverage, or combination of liquors and mixed liquors, intended for human consumpt…

1. Prohibition. A person may not operate a gasoline-powered motor vehicle on a public way if the motor vehicle emits visible smoke, other than water vapor, in the exhaust emissions for a period in excess of 5 consecutive seconds. 1-A. Rolling coal prohibited. A person may not ope…

1. Program established. The Diesel-powered Motor Vehicle Emission Opacity Testing Program, referred to in this section as the "program," is established within the Department of Environmental Protection. The Department of Environmental Protection shall administer the program in co…

A person may not operate a motor vehicle as defined in section 101, subsection 42 on Pickerel Pond located in Township 32 Middle Division. This section does not apply to motor vehicles of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, airmobiles as defined in Title 12, section …

Except as provided in subsections 1 and 2, the State or a municipality may not use a traffic surveillance camera to prove or enforce a violation of this Title. For purposes of this section, "traffic surveillance camera" means a device that, in conjunction with a lighted traffic-c…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "automated license plate recognition system" means a system of one or more mobile or fixed high-speed cameras combined with computer algorithms to convert images of registration plates into computer-…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Operation of a motor vehicle while distracted" means the operation of a motor vehicle by a person who, while operating the vehicle, is engaged in …

1. Definitions. 2. Prohibition. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a public way while engaging in text messaging, including but not limited to when the motor vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light or a stop sign. A person may engage in text…

1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, weed, plant, regulated narcotic or other combustible substance. 2. Prohibition. Smoking is prohibited in a mot…

1. Prohibition. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a public way while using, manipulating, talking into or otherwise interacting with a handheld electronic device or mobile telephone, including but not limited to the use of a handheld electronic device or mobile telephon…

1. Definition. As used in this section, "reportable accident" means an accident on a public way or a place where public traffic may reasonably be anticipated, resulting in bodily injury or death to a person or apparent property damage of $2,000 or more. Apparent property damage u…

1. Operator required to stop. The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident anywhere that results in personal injury or death to a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or stop as close as possible and immediately return to the scene. 2. Provi…

1. Operator required to stop. The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results in damage to an attended vehicle shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or stop as close as possible and immediately return to the scene. 2. Provide information. …

1. Operator required to stop. The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results in damage to an unattended vehicle shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or stop as close as possible and immediately return to the scene. 2. Provide information…

1. Notification. The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident anywhere that results in property damage shall take reasonable steps to notify the owner of that property of the accident. For the purposes of this section, "property damage" includes damage to real and personal p…

1. Report required. If a person in charge of a garage or repair shop receives a motor vehicle that shows evidence of a serious accident or bullet damage, that person shall immediately report that vehicle to the nearest law enforcement agency, giving the serial and engine number o…

1. Record of thefts. The Chief of the State Police shall: A. Maintain a record of stolen motor vehicles; and [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Promptly report the theft of a vehicle to the Secretary of State, giving a complete description of…

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 1. Private school. "Private school" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsect…

1. Identifications. Each school bus: A. Must be identified with the words, "school bus": (1) Printed in letters not less than 8 inches high; and (2) Located between the warning signal lamps as high as possible without impairing front and rear visibility of the lettering; [PL 1993…

1. Requirements. Except as provided in subsection 6, the Secretary of State may not issue a school bus operator endorsement unless the applicant: A. Holds a valid driver's license for operation of the class vehicle and has at least one year's experience as a licensed motor vehicl…

1. Seating. A school bus must meet the following seating requirements. A. The manufacturer's specified seating capacity is determined by dividing the linear width of each seat by 13 and then rounding the quotient down to the nearest whole number. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW)…

1. Access. A school bus must be constructed to permit the operator access to the passenger compartment without leaving the vehicle. 2. Exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe must be entirely outside the passenger compartment of a school bus. 3. Fuel tank filler, vent, drain openings. The…

1. Full stop. The operator of a school bus shall come to a full stop before crossing a railroad track at a point not more than 50 feet nor less than 15 feet from the nearest rail. 2. Ensure no train. The operator shall ascertain beyond a reasonable doubt that no train, engine or …

1. Biannual inspection. Notwithstanding chapter 15, a school bus must be inspected biannually by an official inspection station designated by the Chief of the State Police as a school bus inspection station. An inspection sticker issued pursuant to this section is valid for no lo…

1. Receiving or discharging passengers. A school bus operator shall activate flashing lights at least 100 feet before a stop is made to receive or discharge passengers. These lights must be continually displayed until after the bus has received or discharged passengers. 2. Stoppi…

The following, except for allowable alternative vehicles and school buses, are exempt from this subchapter: [PL 2003, c. 293, §3 (RPR).] 1. Vehicle used by day care facility. A vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, used to transport children by a…

A bus may be used for school activities other than conveying students to and from home and school if: [PL 2013, c. 484, §2 (NEW).] 1. Carrying capacity of 40 or more passengers. The bus has a carrying capacity of 40 or more passengers and is operated by a motor carrier holding an…

The Commissioner of Education may adopt or amend rules consistent with this Title and in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, concerning school bus construction, equipment, operation and identification. Should the Federal Government or the State require transpo…

This chapter may be known and cited as the "Bicycle and Roller Skis Safety Education Act."

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] 1. Bicycle. "Bicycle" means a vehicle primarily propelled by human power, operated by a person usually seated on a seat and driven on the…

1. Use of helmet. A person under 16 years of age who is an operator or a passenger on a bicycle or an operator of roller skis on a public roadway or a public bikeway shall wear a helmet of good fit, positioned properly and fastened securely upon the head by helmet straps. 2. Pass…