Maine driver handbook

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   1-6 for an operator's application or learner's permit may thereafter file with the department a notarized written request that the license or learner's permit of said minor, so granted, be suspended.  You are responsible for abiding by the Maine Motor Vehicle Laws and must become familiar with the Maine Driver’s License Manual.

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   you must present a legible, unexpired, valid document from the list as follows: A. Birth Certificate - must be a certified copy from a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency showing the individual was born in: 1. A State of the United States, 2. District of Columbia, 3. Puerto Rico after January 12, 1941, 4. Virgin Islands after January 16, 1917, 5.

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   endorsed. H. Notice of Action or other official notification showing the period of admission, I. Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) (Form I-20) or (DS-2019) properly endorsed or stamped, J. Letter, order, appellate decision, Arrival/Departure Form I-94 or foreign passport stamped with Section 207 Refugee, Section 208-Asylee,

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   motor vehicle summons to court. Whenever a person fails to appear in court on the day specified, or fails to pay any related fine, the license will be suspended until the appearance is made or the fine is paid. This is one of the most common reasons for suspension. Fines must be paid.  Operating under the influence, blood level 0.08% or over, or

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   a further suspension for a period up to 120 days. Mandatory Suspensions In addition to the discretionary powers of the Secretary of State, there are certain violations which require total mandatory suspension with no exceptions and no "work" license option. A few are listed below (for the full list, refer to M.R.S.A. Title 29-A).  Failure to answer to a motor vehicle summons to

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   of State or by a court may be subject to a further suspension for a period up to 120 days. Mandatory Suspensions In addition to the discretionary powers of the Secretary of State, there are certain violations which require total mandatory suspension with no exceptions and no "work" license option. A few are listed below (for the full list, refer to M.R.S.A. Title 29-A).

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   period up to 120 days. Mandatory Suspensions In addition to the discretionary powers of the Secretary of State, there are certain violations which require total mandatory suspension with no exceptions and no "work" license option. A few are listed below (for the full list, refer to M.R.S.A. Title 29-A).  Failure to answer to a motor vehicle summons to court. Whenever a person fails

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   A few are listed below (for the full list, refer to M.R.S.A. Title 29-A).  Failure to answer to a motor vehicle summons to court. Whenever a person fails to appear in court on the day specified, or fails to pay any related fine, the license will be suspended until the appearance is made or the fine is paid. This is one of the

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   Secretary of State, there are certain violations which require total mandatory suspension with no exceptions and no "work" license option. A few are listed below (for the full list, refer to M.R.S.A. Title 29-A).  Failure to answer to a motor vehicle summons to court. Whenever a person fails to appear in court on the day specified, or fails to pay any related fine,

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    $35.00. A registration remains valid for one year from the month it is issued. The fee for pick-up trucks with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 6,000 pounds is also $35.00. The registration fee for larger trucks increases as the registered gross weight increases. 4. Do I need to apply for a Maine title so I can register? At the time of first registration,

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    a parent or guardian must also sign the registration form. 2. Where is a motor vehicle registration issued? After payment of the excise tax, your registration and plates may be obtained by visiting any of the Motor Vehicle Branch Offices or by mailing your application and the correct fee to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 29 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. Most Maine

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    or by mailing your application and the correct fee to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 29 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. Most Maine municipalities issue registrations and plates as well. Check with your municipality to see if they are a participant in the state's municipal agent program. 3. How much does a motor vehicle registration cost? The registration fee for a passenger vehicle

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    registration and plates may be obtained by visiting any of the Motor Vehicle Branch Offices or by mailing your application and the correct fee to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 29 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. Most Maine municipalities issue registrations and plates as well. Check with your municipality to see if they are a participant in the state's municipal agent program. 3.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE

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    Rev 4/24 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE……..…………………………………………1-1 Introduction…………………………………………..…………………………………………1-1 Acquiring a Maine Driver’s License……………………………………………………………1-2 Types of Driver’s Licenses and Driver’s Permits………………………………………………1-3 Required Non-Commercial License Tests...……………………………………………………1-3 Out of State License

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE……..…………………………………………1-1 Introduction…………………………………………..…………………………………………1-1 Acquir

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    signals, headlights, rear lights, stop lights, and plate light - All lights must work properly, and all lenses must be of the proper color and type.  Brakes - Your vehicle must have a foot brake and a parking brake. The foot brake must be able to stop the vehicle within 30 feet when the vehicle is going 20 miles per hour. The parking

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    it; these "micro-sleeps" or brief naps last only four to five seconds but when you're cruising along at 55 miles an hour, the tiniest nap can be fatal. Catch Up on Your Sleep Before It Catches Up with You. If you feel like you're not getting enough sleep, you're not alone. It's estimated that 30% to 50% of us aren't getting the amount of

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    are convicted of OUI and your alcohol level is 0.15 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath or more; or you are traveling 30 mph or more over the speed limit; or you attempt to elude an officer of the law; or you refuse to take an alcohol level test; or you have a passenger under the age of 21

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    3-11 Additional Suspension: A suspension period of 275 days must be added to the OUI or refusal suspension if a passenger under the age of 21 was in the vehicle. After the first OUI conviction, the reinstated license is conditional for one year. After a second or subsequent

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    letters or symbols. These signs warn you of work zones and people working on or near the road. The warnings include workers ahead, reduced speed, detours, slow moving road machinery or surface changes. Flagger Ahead Workers Ahead Road Construction Ahead One Lane Road Ahead Detour A flagger may direct traffic in a work zone. You must do as the flagger directs. Barriers keep you

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    to either side. Signals above the lanes show which lane is safe to travel. Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. Before entering the lane, check to see which lanes can be used at that time. A green arrow means you can use the lane. A red X means

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    the lanes show which lane is safe to travel. Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. Before entering the lane, check to see which lanes can be used at that time. A green arrow means you can use the lane. A red X means you cannot use the lane.

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    when there were more horses than cars on the roadways. For more than 100 years, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has been dedicated to our mission to promote safety on Maine’s roadways by qualifying and licensing drivers, along with maintaining records of driver history, vehicle ownership and vehicle registration. This manual is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need

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    follow the rules of the road. The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles was established in 1905 out of concern for public safety as the age of the automobile began. Today, it’s hard to imagine the dangers of the that time when there were more horses than cars on the roadways. For more than 100 years, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has been dedicated

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    his or her home state.  Any military personnel possessing a valid military license operating a military vehicle. How Do You Obtain A Permit in Maine?  You must be at least 15 years of age.  If under 18 years of age you must complete an approved driver education course.  To obtain a learner's permit you must successfully complete a driver knowledge

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    7-10  Make sure your car can't move. Set your parking brake and shift gears to park (first or reverse in a manual shift car).

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    held a learner's permit for 6 months from the date of issue of the learner's permit and must complete a minimum of 70 hours of driving, including 10 hours of night driving, while accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 20 years of age and has held a valid license for 2 years. The 70 hours of practice driving must begin after

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    typical traffic is like. Posted speed limits do not tell you at what speed you must drive. They only say you cannot go faster than the speed shown. If road and weather conditions make the posted speed unsafe, you must slow down. Maximum speeds in Maine, unless posted otherwise, are:  45 Miles per hour outside any business or residential or built-up area of

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    speed limits do not tell you at what speed you must drive. They only say you cannot go faster than the speed shown. If road and weather conditions make the posted speed unsafe, you must slow down. Maximum speeds in Maine, unless posted otherwise, are:  45 Miles per hour outside any business or residential or built-up area of Maine.  25 Miles per

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    conditions can elect to be rescheduled at no fee. Applicants selecting this option can call (207) 624- 9000, ext. 52119.  A person under 18 years of age who has been issued a Maine driver's license may not: operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone or handheld electronic devices; operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.;

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    family member and a child whose parent is deployed for military service and is under the guardianship of an immediate family member. These restrictions are in effect for a period of 270 days from when road test was passed. Any violation of the conditions of these restrictions will result in a license suspension and a 270-day extension of the restrictions which may extend beyond