Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 29-A, Motor Vehicles
Me. Rev. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 1902: Brakes
What this law says, in plain English
Motor vehicles must have working brakes capable of stopping within specified distances (45 feet for 2-wheel vehicles, 30 feet for 4-wheel and motorcycles from 20 mph). Parking brakes must hold vehicles on any grade and remain effective if power systems fail.
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