§1913. Mirrors
1. Mirrors required. A person may not operate on a public way a vehicle so constructed, equipped, loaded or used that the operator is prevented from having a constantly free and unobstructed view of the way immediately to the rear, unless there is attached a mirror or reflector placed and adjusted to afford the operator a clear, reflected view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle for a distance of at least 200 feet.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2. Temporary mirrors. When a vehicle is operated without a trailer or semitrailer, temporary outside rearview mirrors must be removed or otherwise adjusted so as not to extend beyond the width of the automobile.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3. Motorcycles. A motorcycle must be equipped with a rear view mirror mounted and adjusted to afford the operator a clear, reflected view of the highway in the rear for a distance of at least 200 feet.
[PL 2005, c. 577, §26 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 577, §26 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
29-A §1901. General restriction
29-A §1903. Adequate signaling device; use
29-A §1908. Location of rear lights, reflectors and signal lamps
29-A §1909-B. Optional auxiliary lighting
29-A §1909-C. Animal-drawn vehicles
29-A §1910. Rules governing lights on vehicles
29-A §1911. Hydraulic brake fluid
29-A §1916. Reflective and tinted glass
29-A §1920. Vehicle frame height
29-A §1921. Viewing of visual content restricted in vehicles
29-A §1922. Advertisements on motor vehicles
29-A §1923. Reading while operating a motor vehicle prohibited
29-A §1924. Chains on skidders
29-A §1925. Equipment requirements for low-speed vehicles
29-A §1926. Nitrous oxide system (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 1925)