Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 29-A, Motor Vehicles

Me. Rev. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 1601: Required maintenance of financial responsibility

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Vehicle owners and operators must maintain required motor vehicle insurance or financial responsibility. Failure to produce proof when requested by law enforcement is a violation; proof of valid insurance at the time of violation may result in dismissal.

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