Traffic stops
Getting pulled over, documents, searches, and what happens roadside.
26 sections
- Traffic Stops29-A M.R.S. § 105 — a stop on reasonable and articulable suspicion, and the license and registration on demand
- A Traffic Ticket29-A M.R.S. § 103 — a traffic infraction is not a crime, and the fine runs from $25 to $500
- Driving Without a License29-A M.R.S. § 1251 — unlicensed driving is a Class E crime; a new resident has 30 days to apply
- The Learner's Permit29-A M.R.S. § 1304 — a permit at fifteen after driver education, and 70 hours of driving before a license
- Your Phone Behind the Wheel29-A M.R.S. § 2121 — hands free only, and no texting, even stopped at a light
- Driving to Endanger29-A M.R.S. § 2413 — driving with criminal negligence, a fine of at least $575 and a suspension
- Lanes and Passing29-A M.R.S. § 2070 — pass on the left, back to the right before 100 feet of oncoming traffic, 3 feet for a bicycle
- Turn Signals29-A M.R.S. § 2071 — a signal for at least the last 100 feet before a turn
- Traffic Lights and Right on Red29-A M.R.S. § 2057 — a right turn on red after a full stop, unless a sign says no
- Speed Limits29-A M.R.S. § 2074 — 15 in a school zone, 25 in town, 45 elsewhere unless posted; 30 over is a crime
- Passing a School Bus29-A M.R.S. § 2308 — stop from either direction for the red lights; a $250 minimum fine
- After a Crash29-A M.R.S. § 2252 — stop, give a name and registration, and help anyone hurt
- Pedestrians in the Road29-A M.R.S. § 2056 — yield in a marked crosswalk, and 3 feet when passing someone on foot
- Seat Belts and Car Seats29-A M.R.S. § 2081 — everyone buckled, children in the seat their age and size call for
- Pulling Over for a Siren29-A M.R.S. § 2054 — pull to the right and stop; move over a lane for a stopped emergency vehicle
- Window Tint29-A M.R.S. § 1916 — side and rear windows letting through at least 35% of the light
- Fleeing the Police29-A M.R.S. § 2414 — not stopping is a Class E crime, a high speed chase a Class C
- The Insurance Requirement29-A M.R.S. § 1601 — proof on paper or a phone, and a dismissal for coverage that was in force
- Open Container29-A M.R.S. § 2112-A — no drinking and no open alcohol in the passenger area
- Right of Way29-A M.R.S. § 2053 — yield to the right at an intersection, and to traffic already in a roundabout
- Railroad Crossings29-A M.R.S. § 2076 — stop 15 to 50 feet back when the signals warn of a train
- Following Too Closely29-A M.R.S. § 2066 — no closer than is reasonable and prudent, and 500 feet behind a fire truck
- Motorcycle Helmets29-A M.R.S. § 2083 — riders under 18 and new riders wear one
- Smoking in a Car with a Child29-A M.R.S. § 2120 — no smoking with a minor in the vehicle, windows open or not
- Horses and Buggies on the Road29-A M.R.S. § 2055 — a raised hand stops oncoming traffic, and no one may spook the horse
- Under 21 and Driving29-A M.R.S. § 2472 — a provisional license and any alcohol at all, 0.00also here
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