§2051. Traffic lanes When a public way has been divided into 2 or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following provisions apply. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 1. Single lane. A vehicle must be operated as nearly as practical entirely within a […]
§2052. Divided highways 1. Divider defined. For purposes of this section, a “divider” means an intervening space, a physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing space dividing 2 ways and constructed to impede vehicular traffic over it. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 2. […]
§2053. Right-of-way 1. Keeping right. When operators of vehicles approach each other from opposite directions, each must travel to the right of the center of the travel portion of the public way to allow the other to pass without interference. When it is unsafe or difficult to pass without interference, an operator must stop at […]
§2054. Emergency and auxiliary lights; sirens; privileges 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Ambulance” means any vehicle designed, constructed and routinely used or intended to be used for the transportation of ill or injured persons and licensed by Maine Emergency […]
§2055. Animals on a public way 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. [PL 1993, c. 683, […]
§2056. Pedestrians 1. Pedestrian traffic. When use of a sidewalk next to a public way is practicable, a pedestrian may not walk on that public way. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 2. Pedestrian on way. Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian shall […]
§2057-A. Preemptive traffic light devices prohibited 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 (NEW).] B. “Preemptive traffic […]
§2057. Traffic-control devices 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, §5 (AFF).] 1. Lighted devices. […]
§2058. Through ways 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.” [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL […]
§2059. One-way road On a public way posted for one-way traffic, a vehicle may be driven only in the direction designated. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
§2060. Turning at intersections 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 […]
§2061. Riding in trailers 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. [PL 2019, c. 650, §17 (AMD).] 2. Exceptions. This section does not apply to: A. An employee in […]
§2062. Motorcycles 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 […]
§2063-A. Electric personal assistive mobility devices 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 accordance with the provisions set forth in Title 30-A, […]
§2063-B. Toy vehicles 1. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, “toy vehicle” includes, but is not limited to, skateboards, rollerskates, wagons, sleds and coasters. [PL 2007, c. 400, §7 (NEW).] 2. Hitching rides. A person riding on a toy vehicle may not attach it to a moving vehicle on a way. [PL […]
§2063. Bicycles, roller skis, toy vehicles and scooters 1. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, “bicycle” includes a motorized bicycle, a motorized tricycle, a motorized scooter and an electric bicycle. [PL 2019, c. 349, §6 (AMD).] 2. Riding to the right. A person operating a bicycle or roller skis upon a roadway at […]
§2064. No coasting on grade in neutral An operator, when traveling on a downgrade, may not coast with the gears of the vehicle in neutral. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 […]
§2065. Driving over fire hose 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. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, […]
§2066. Following too closely 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. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, […]
§2067. Lights 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 unfavorable atmospheric […]
