Maine § 29-A §1602 Proof demanded

Maine Statutes

§ 29-A §1602 — Proof demanded

Maine·Title 29-A MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC·Ch. 13 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCE

1.Demand. On receipt of an accident report required under section 2251, the Secretary of State shall demand of the owner or operator proof of financial responsibility under section 1605.

2.Suspension. If within 30 days of the date of demand the required proof has not been given, the Secretary of State shall:

3.Duration of suspension. The suspension or period of denial must continue until the person provides proof of financial responsibility under section 1605.

4.Restricted license. If the Secretary of State finds that suspension imposes an extreme hardship for which there is no other practical remedy and that the safety of the public will not be impaired and if judgment has not been rendered, the Secretary of State may issue a restricted license, subject to restrictions, conditions and

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1.
Demand.
On receipt of an accident report required under section 2251, the Secretary of State shall demand of the owner or operator proof of financial responsibility under section 1605.
2.
Suspension.
If within 30 days of the date of demand the required proof has not been given, the Secretary of State shall:
3.
Duration of suspension.
The suspension or period of denial must continue until the person provides proof of financial responsibility under section 1605.
4.
Restricted license.
If the Secretary of State finds that suspension imposes an extreme hardship for which there is no other practical remedy and that the safety of the public will not be impaired and if judgment has not been rendered, the Secretary of State may issue a restricted license, subject to restrictions, conditions and immediate suspension if misused.
5.
Waiver.
The Secretary of State may waive the requirement of filing proof of financial responsibility 3 years from the date of demand for compliance, if no further proof is required under this subchapter.
6.
Insurance report.
Within 15 days of receipt of notice from the Secretary of State that a policy was carried at the time of the accident or that the liability for damages was covered by another form of insurance or bond, an insurance carrier shall notify the Secretary of State if that policy was not in effect at the time of the accident. The Secretary of State may impose an administrative penalty of $50 for each day after 15 days that the insurance carrier fails to notify the Secretary of State as required in this subsection.
7.
Erroneous information.
If erroneous information of financial responsibility is furnished, the Secretary of State shall take appropriate action after the receipt of correct information.