§1760. Examination and impoundment of vehicles
1. Examination for compliance. A law enforcement officer in uniform may stop and examine a motor vehicle to determine whether the vehicle's equipment complies with the requirements of section 1756.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2. Scope of inspection. The officer may demand and inspect the driver's license, the certificate of registration, permits and the identification numbers of the motor vehicle.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3. Probable cause for inspection. A law enforcement officer may require the operator to proceed to an official inspection station and submit the vehicle to an inspection and tests as may be appropriate on reasonable grounds to believe that:
A. A vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. The vehicle's equipment does not conform to the inspection standard. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[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).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 15: INSPECTION AND REPAIR
29-A §1751. Motor vehicle inspection
29-A §1752. Motor vehicles exempt from inspection
29-A §1753. Inspection of commercial vehicles, trailers and semitrailers
29-A §1754. Inspection by dealers and transporters
29-A §1755. Inspection of fire trucks
29-A §1756. Inspection standards
29-A §1757. Standard for rejection for nonfunctioning equipment
29-A §1758. Issuance of sticker; placement on vehicle
29-A §1759. Temporary permits and warnings
29-A §1760. Examination and impoundment of vehicles
29-A §1761. Certified inspection mechanics
29-A §1762. Official inspection stations
29-A §1763. Suspension or revocation of license or inspection mechanic certificate
29-A §1764. Fleet inspection stations
29-A §1765. Out-of-doors inspections
29-A §1766. Inspection stickers