LD 1906
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D. Passing a roadblock in violation of section 2414,
subsection 4; and

 
E. Operating a motor vehicle at a speed that exceeds the
maximum speed limit by 30 miles per hour or more.

 
2.__Penalties.__The following penalties apply.

 
A.__A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class D
crime for which a minimum fine of $500 and a minimum term of
imprisonment of 6 months must be imposed, neither of which
may be suspended by the court.

 
B.__A person who violates subsection 1 and at the time has
one conviction for violating this section, section 2411,
former section 2557 or section 2557-A within the previous 10
years commits a Class C crime for which a minimum fine of
$1,000 and a minimum term of imprisonment of one year must
be imposed, neither of which may be suspended by the court.

 
C.__A person who violates subsection 1 and at the time has 2
convictions for violating this section, former section 2557
or section 2557-A within the previous 10 years commits a
Class C crime for which a minimum fine of $2,000 and a
minimum term of imprisonment of 2 years must be imposed,
neither of which may be suspended by the court.

 
D.__A person who violates subsection 1 and at the time has 3
or more convictions for violating this section, former
section 2557 or section 2557-A within the previous 10 years
commits a Class C crime for which a minimum fine of $3,000
and a term of imprisonment of 5 years must be imposed,
neither of which may be suspended by the court.

 
3. Strict liability. Violation of this section is a strict
liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection
4-A.

 
4. Relief from habitual offender status.__The Secretary of
State may not grant relief from habitual offender status under
section 2554 until at least 3 years have passed after the
original date scheduled for eligibility to apply for relief of
that status.

 
5. Presumption of identity. If the name and date of birth of a
person being prosecuted are the same as those of the habitual
offender whose privilege to operate has been suspended, it is
prima facie evidence that it is the same person.


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