GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Maine. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
| Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension |
|---|---|---|
| .15 | 150 days | Yes |
Highly incentivized for all convictions
| Open Container Laws | Repeat Offender Laws |
|---|---|
| Yes | Yes |
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16. $25 fine for a second or subsequent violation.
Under 2 yrs must use a rear-facing child safety seat
Children 55 lbs. or less must ride in a rear or forward-facing child safety seat with a 5-point harness
Under 8 yrs, less than 80 lbs. and 4’ 9” must use a booster seat or child safety seat
Under 12 yrs should be in a back seat
Seat belt required for all passengers over 8 years old, 57” and 80 lbs
Yes. Primary law.
No
Drivers with learner license or under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
6 years
65 and over: renewal every 4 years
40-61: vision test at every other renewal
62 and over: vision test at every renewal
Helmets required for operators on permit or within 1 year of having obtained license as well as for all passengers and operators under 18. Passengers always have to wear a helmet when the operator is required to. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
Primary
All riders
All
Prohibited
Prohibited
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 75 | 75 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 75 | 75 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 75 | 75 |
Two limited access highways are posted at 55 MPH.
16 years
|
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Minimum Duration (Months) |
Required Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 6 | 70 (10) |
|
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Nighttime Driving Restriction |
Passenger Restriction (except family, unless noted) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Midnight - 5 a.m. | First 270 days: no passengers |
