§101. Definitions As used in this Title, 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. Adjudication. “Adjudication” means a finding by a court that a person has committed a traffic infraction and includes […]
§102. Public way use authorized Any vehicle may be operated on a public way unless prohibited or restricted by this Title, by special law or municipal ordinance, or by rule of the department. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 1. Operation of low-speed vehicles; […]
§103. Traffic infraction 1. Traffic infraction. A traffic infraction is not a crime. The penalty for a traffic infraction may not be deemed for any purpose a penal or criminal punishment. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 2. Jury trial. There is no right […]
§104. Penalty for violation of provisions of Title Except as otherwise provided, a person who violates a provision of this Title commits a traffic infraction. When a violation of this Title has a designated minimum sentence, the court may not suspend the sentence. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. […]
§105. Enforcement 1. Authority to stop motor vehicle. If a law enforcement officer has reasonable and articulable suspicion to believe that a violation of law has taken or is taking place, that officer, if the officer is in uniform, may stop a motor vehicle for the purpose of: A. Arresting the operator for a […]
§106. Enforcement of laws pertaining to dealers, transporters and automobile graveyards All state, county and local law enforcement officers and all motor vehicle detectives appointed by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 152, subsection 2 shall expeditiously enforce the provisions of chapter 9; section 1612; Title 10, chapter 217; and Title 30‑A, chapter 183, […]
§107. Officers authorized to serve process or notice A person authorized to serve civil process may serve a process or notice required by this Title. [RR 1995, c. 2, §70 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). RR 1995, c. 2, §70 (COR).
§108. Service of process on nonresidents 1. Acceptance of jurisdiction. The acceptance by a nonresident of the rights and privileges conferred by this Title as evidenced by the nonresident’s or the nonresident’s agent’s operation of a motor vehicle on a public way in this State or of aircraft in this State is: A. An […]
§109. Reciprocity 1. Provisions not applicable to nonresidents. The provisions of this Title on registration of vehicles and operator’s licenses do not apply to: A. A nonresident owner or operator, if that person has complied with the provisions of the laws on registration and licensing of the jurisdiction of residence; and [PL 1993, […]
§110. Application for license and registration by person establishing residency (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 584, §B3 (RP).
§111. Hearings; fees of witnesses; summary process In the administration of the laws relative to vehicles and to the operators and the operation thereof, the Secretary of State or a deputy may conduct hearings, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and order the production of books and papers, and for the purposes mentioned in this […]
§112. Notice of hearing Notice of any hearing held by the Secretary of State or by the Secretary of State’s authority under this Title must be consistent with Title 5, section 9052 and notify the licensee or registrant that the licensee or registrant may then and there appear, in person or through counsel, to show […]
§113. Computer transcripts as evidence 1. Transcript. A properly certified transcript of entries of conviction, adjudication, suspension or revocation in official records stored within a computer or data processing device is admissible in evidence to show the truth of the facts stated in the transcript. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL […]
§114. Business and occupational licenses The provisions of Title 5, chapter 341 do not apply to business and occupational licenses authorized to be issued by the Secretary of State. [PL 1999, c. 470, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 470, §3 (NEW).
§115. Juvenile violations Notwithstanding other provisions of law, a person who has not attained 18 years of age and who is convicted of a crime for a violation of a provision of this Title that is not defined as a juvenile crime under Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1 may not be sentenced to imprisonment […]
