Maine § 29-A §103 Traffic infraction

Maine Statutes

§ 29-A §103 — Traffic infraction

Maine·Title 29-A MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC·Ch. 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.Traffic infraction. A traffic infraction is not a crime. The penalty for a traffic infraction may not be deemed for any purpose a penal or criminal punishment.

2.Jury trial. There is no right to trial by jury for a traffic infraction.

3.Exclusive penalty. The exclusive penalty for a traffic infraction is a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500, unless specifically authorized, or suspension of a license, or both.

4.Standard of proof. The burden of proof that a traffic infraction has occurred is on the State and must be established by a standard of a preponderance of the evidence.

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1.
Traffic infraction.
A traffic infraction is not a crime. The penalty for a traffic infraction may not be deemed for any purpose a penal or criminal punishment.
2.
Jury trial.
There is no right to trial by jury for a traffic infraction.
3.
Exclusive penalty.
The exclusive penalty for a traffic infraction is a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500, unless specifically authorized, or suspension of a license, or both.
4.
Standard of proof.
The burden of proof that a traffic infraction has occurred is on the State and must be established by a standard of a preponderance of the evidence.

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