§103. Traffic infraction
1.
Traffic infraction.
A traffic infraction is not a crime. The penalty for a traffic infraction may not be deemed for any purpose a penal or criminal punishment.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.
Jury trial.
There is no right to trial by jury for a traffic infraction.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.
Exclusive penalty.
The exclusive penalty for a traffic infraction is a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500, unless specifically authorized, or suspension of a license, or both.
[PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]
4.
Standard of proof.
The burden of proof that a traffic infraction has occurred is on the State and must be established by a standard of a preponderance of the evidence.
[PL 2011, c. 156, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 584, §B2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 156, §1 (AMD).