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ME LD1623
ME LD1623An Act To Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow and Ice When Operated on Public Ways
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Introduced
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/08/2021
06/08/2021
Introduced Session
130th Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle on a public way without clearing the motor vehicle of solid precipitation. Operating a motor vehicle under such circumstances is a traffic infraction subject to a $250 fine for a first offense and $500 for a 2nd or subsequent offense. The prohibition does not apply to commercial vehicles until May 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle on a public way without clearing the vehicle of solid precipitation, such as snow, ice, hail, and sleet. Violating this requirement is a traffic infraction subject to a $250 fine for the first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses. The bill, however, exempts commercial motor vehicles from this requirement until May 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Dustin White (R)*,
Jim Dill (D),
Bruce White (D),
Lynne Williams (D),
Barbara Wood (D),
Woody Woodsome (R),
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 06/08/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1623&snum=130 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1207&item=1&snum=130 |
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