1. Definition. For purposes of this section, an “accident-prone driver” means an operator of a motor vehicle who has contributed to the cause of 3 or more accidents within a period of 3 consecutive years.

[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 1308

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • License: includes , but is not limited to, a nonresident operating privilege and the privilege of a person to apply for or obtain a license or permit to operate a motor vehicle. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101
  • Motor vehicle: means a self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively on railroad tracks, but does not include:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101
  • Operator: means an individual who drives or is in control of a vehicle or who is exercising control over or steering a towed vehicle. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101
    • 2. Examination. An accident-prone driver, after notice and hearing, may be required to pass an operator’s examination or submit to other instruction to improve driving as prescribed by the Secretary of State to retain a license.

    [PL 1997, c. 776, §37 (AMD).]

    3. Evidence. A determination that an individual is accident-prone is not admissible in evidence in a civil action arising out of an accident.

    [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

    4. Suspension. This section does not limit the authority of the Secretary of State to suspend a license.

    [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

    SECTION HISTORY

    PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 776, §37 (AMD).
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