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

Me. Rev. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 2255: Accidents involving property damage

What this law says, in plain English

A vehicle operator involved in an accident causing property damage must notify the owner and provide their name, address, vehicle registration, driver's license, and insurance information upon request. Failure to comply is a Class E crime, except failure to provide insurance is a traffic infraction.

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