Maine § 29-A §1916 Reflective and tinted glass

Maine Statutes

§ 29-A §1916 — Reflective and tinted glass

Maine § 29-A §1916

Title 29-AMOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Ch. 17EQUIPMENT

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 29-A, § 29-A §1916 (2026).

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1.Windows to be unobscured. A person may not operate a motor vehicle required to be registered in this State and an inspection mechanic may not issue a certificate of inspection for a motor vehicle, if:

2.Exceptions. The following exceptions apply. 2-A. Definition.

3.Light transmittance certificate. The owner or operator of a motor vehicle with tinted windows that are not replaced in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 or windows covered by or treated with tinting material must acquire a light transmittance certificate and must show the certificate to the inspection mechanic at the time of inspection.

4.Violations. A person may not:

5.Presumption. If the operator of a motor vehicle with a tinted replacement window or window-tinting material installed fails to pro

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1.
Windows to be unobscured.
A person may not operate a motor vehicle required to be registered in this State and an inspection mechanic may not issue a certificate of inspection for a motor vehicle, if:
2.
Exceptions.
The following exceptions apply.
2-A.
Definition.
3.
Light transmittance certificate.
The owner or operator of a motor vehicle with tinted windows that are not replaced in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 or windows covered by or treated with tinting material must acquire a light transmittance certificate and must show the certificate to the inspection mechanic at the time of inspection.
4.
Violations.
A person may not:
5.
Presumption.
If the operator of a motor vehicle with a tinted replacement window or window-tinting material installed fails to produce a certificate as required by subsection 3 on the request of a law enforcement officer, it is presumed that the motor vehicle does not meet the requirements of this section.
6.
Penalty.
A person who is adjudicated of a violation of this section commits a traffic infraction that must be punished by a forfeiture of not less than $100.
7.
Rules.
The Chief of the State Police may adopt rules to implement and administer this section and to collect reasonable fees for that administration.

Legislative History

PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 129, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 183, §6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 186, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 348, §§15, 16 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 251, §§6, 7 (AMD).