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Maine
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
866-282-7578
Federal Highway Admin
207-622-8350
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 75, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Double original fine, Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Not Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
No
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>18 in All Seats, $50
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Upheld under Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.15
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Licensed under 1 yr.; all passengers under 18
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 16 ($25 fine for 2nd or subsequent violation)
Gun Law Simple Summary
Guns must be unloaded and inaccessible, unless carry permit issued from state
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
No - Duty to retreat first
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.571
Truck Access Policies
unlimited mi
Overdimension loads need permit. Phone 207-624-9000
Overdimension loads need permit. Phone 207-624-9000
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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