An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws Concerning Driving with Animals
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2119 is enacted to read:
§ 2119. Animal impeding control or vision; prohibition
1. Prohibition. A person may not operate a motor vehicle:
A. With an animal situated on the person's lap; or
B. While permitting an animal located inside the vehicle to:
(1) Impede the person's free access to and use of the motor vehicle's controls; or
(2) Obstruct the person's vision.
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $50 for the first offense and not less than $250 for a 2nd or subsequent offense may be adjudged.
summary
This bill prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle with an animal on the person's lap or while otherwise allowing an animal to impede the control or vision of the person.