Maine Statutes
§ 29-A §1952 — Flares; emergency signals
1.Carry flares.
Except as provided in subsection 1-A, a truck or truck tractor with a registration for operation with gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds must be equipped with 2 red flags, 3 flares and 3 red lanterns or red emergency reflectors.
1-A.
Flares prohibited.
A vehicle transporting inflammable liquids or gas in bulk may not carry flares.
2.Disabled vehicle.
When a truck or truck tractor with a registration for operation with gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds is disabled on a public way, the operator shall, during the time that lights are required to be illuminated, place emergency signals as follows:
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Legislative History
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §§Q25,26 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
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Following too closely§ 29 §1033
Following fire apparatus§ 29 §104
Certificate of registration§ 29 §106
Expiration date§ 29 §107
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