29-A §2118. Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2117)
§2118. Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2117) 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 […]
29-A §2119. Text messaging while operating motor vehicle; prohibition
§2119. Text messaging while operating motor vehicle; prohibition 1. Definitions. [PL 2019, c. 486, §9 (RP).] 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 […]
29-A §2120. Smoking in vehicles when minor is present
§2120. Smoking in vehicles when minor is present 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. [PL 2017, c. 165, §9 (NEW).] 2. Prohibition. Smoking is prohibited in a motor […]
29-A §2121. Use of mobile telephones and handheld electronic devices while operating motor vehicles prohibited
§2121. Use of mobile telephones and handheld electronic devices while operating motor vehicles prohibited 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 […]
29-A §2251. Accident reports
§2251. Accident reports 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 $1,000 or more. Apparent property damage under this subsection must be based […]
29-A §2252. Accidents involving death or personal injury
§2252. Accidents involving death or personal injury 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. […]
29-A §2253. Accidents involving vehicle damage
§2253. Accidents involving vehicle damage 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. [PL 1993, c. 683, […]
29-A §2254. Accidents involving unattended vehicle
§2254. Accidents involving unattended vehicle 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. [PL 1993, c. 683, […]
29-A §2255. Accidents involving property damage
§2255. Accidents involving property damage 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. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 2. Provide […]
29-A §2256. Garage proprietor to report serious accident
§2256. Garage proprietor to report serious accident 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 or […]