Mature Driver Laws: Maine
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
6 years
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.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16. $25 fine for a second or subsequent violation.
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 Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
65 and over: renewal every 4 years 40-61: vision test at every other renewal 62 and over: vision test at every renewal
6 years
None
Decriminalized and legal for medical and recreational use
None
75
75
75
75
75
75
0.15
150 days
Yes
Highly incentivized for all convictions
Yes
Yes
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
16 years
15
6
70 (10)
16
Midnight - 5 a.m.
First 270 days: no passengers
Primary
All riders
All
Yes. Primary law.
No
Drivers with learner or intermediate license. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Prohibited
n/a
Prohibited
n/a
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
6 years
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
75
Ignition Interlocks
Highly incentivized for all convictions
Child Restraint Required
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
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years
Type of Law
Primary
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
Speed Cameras
Prohibited
Red Light Cameras
Prohibited
Speeding
Double original fine
No
Yes