Maine § 29-A §2121 Use of mobile telephones and handheld electronic devices while operating motor vehicles prohibited

Maine Statutes

§ 29-A §2121 — Use of mobile telephones and handheld electronic devices while operating motor vehicles prohibited

Maine § 29-A §2121

Title 29-AMOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Ch. 19OPERATION

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 29-A, § 29-A §2121 (2026).

Text

1.Prohibition. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a public way while using, manipulating, talking into or otherwise interacting with a handheld electronic device or mobile telephone, including but not limited to the use of a handheld electronic device or mobile telephone while the vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light or a stop sign, unless:

2.Hands-free mode. A person who has attained 18 years of age and is not operating with an intermediate license issued pursuant to section 1311 or a learner's permit issued pursuant to section 1304 may use a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device while operating a motor vehicle if the mobile telephone or handheld electronic device is being used in hands-free mode.

3.Penalty. A person who violates this

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1.
Prohibition.
A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a public way while using, manipulating, talking into or otherwise interacting with a handheld electronic device or mobile telephone, including but not limited to the use of a handheld electronic device or mobile telephone while the vehicle is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light or a stop sign, unless:
2.
Hands-free mode.
A person who has attained 18 years of age and is not operating with an intermediate license issued pursuant to section 1311 or a learner's permit issued pursuant to section 1304 may use a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device while operating a motor vehicle if the mobile telephone or handheld electronic device is being used in hands-free mode.
3.
Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of $50 for the first offense and $250 for a 2nd or subsequent offense may be adjudged.
4.
Supplemental Transportation Fund.
All fines collected under this section, other than amounts paid pursuant to Title 4, section 20, must be deposited into the Supplemental Transportation Fund established under Title 23, section 4210‑G.