Distracted Driving
What is Maine's LAW ON Distracted Driving
29-A MRS §2118(1)(A) defines “operation of a motor vehicle while distracted” as, “the operation of a motor vehicle by a person who, while operating the vehicle, is engaged in an activity: (1) That is not necessary to the operation of the vehicle; and (2) That actually impairs, or would reasonably be expected to impair, the ability of the person to safely operate the vehicle.”
29-A MRS §2119 and 29-A MRS §2121 address the prohibition of text messaging while operating motor vehicle and use of mobile telephones and handheld electronic devices while operating motor vehicles.
29-A MRS §1304(I) states, in part, “A person who has been issued a learner's permit 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 when the motor vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light or a stop sign.” 29-A MRS §1311(C) states, in part, “A person under 18 years of age who has been issued a driver's license 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 when the motor vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light or a stop sign.”
29-A MRS §101 provides definitions for many of the terms in Title 29-A.
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