Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 1 - RULES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION RELATING TO DEMERIT POINT ACCUMULATION, CONVICTIONS AND ADJUDICATIONS
Section 250-1-4 - SUSPENSION PERIODS FOR DEMERIT POINT ACCUMULATION
The following is a listing of certain convictions or adjudications for which demerit points have been assigned. The convictions and adjudications as listed herein are not intended to be the total list of convictions and adjudications to which the Secretary of State may assign demerit points. Points for a conviction or adjudication will be erased from a driver's record when the conviction or adjudication becomes one year old. Notice of assessment of demerit points shall be given when the accumulation reaches 50 percent of the number at which suspension is authorized by these rules. Any person whose driving record shows an accumulation of 12 demerit points for convictions or adjudications within a one year period may have his or her license, permit or privilege to operate suspended for a period up to 15 days.
CONVICTIONS AND ADJUDICATIONS DEMERIT POINTS
Operating After Suspension - Traffic Infraction ...................................................................... 8
Driving Wrong Side................................................................................................................ 6
Driving Wrong Way................................................................................................................ 6
Exceeding Posted Speed by at Least 15 Miles Per Hour
But Less Than 30 Miles Per Hour............................................................................... 6
Illegal Transportation Liquor - Minor........................................................................................ 6
Illegal Transportation Drug - Minor......................................................................................... 6
Improper or Erratic Lane Change............................................................................................ 6
Improper Passing.................................................................................................................... 6
Leaving Scene of an Accident (Property Damage)................................................................... 6
Mispresentation of Identity or Other Facts to Obtain Alcohol .................................................... 6
Operating Beyond Restriction.................................................................................................. 6
Operating With Improper License............................................................................................ 6
Operating Without Corrective Lenses...................................................................................... 6
Operating Left on Curve......................................................................................................... 6
Other Improper Pass.............................................................................................................. 6
Pass Within 100 Feet of Intersection........................................................................................ 6
Pass on Curve or Hill.............................................................................................................. 6
Pass on Right......................................................................................................................... 6
Pass Wrong Side.................................................................................................................... 6
Violation - Do Not Pass.......................................................................................................... 6
Violation of Instruction Permit................................................................................................. 6
Operating Motorcycle Beyond Restriction................................................................................ 6
Exceeding Posted Speed by Less Than 15 Miles Per Hour........................................................ 4
Excessive Acceleration........................................................................................................... 4
Failure to Keep Right.............................................................................................................. 4
Failure to Return to the Right................................................................................................... 4
Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle.......................................................................................... 4
Fail to Yield - No Sign............................................................................................................. 4
Fail to Yield to Pedestrian....................................................................................................... 4
Fail to Yield - Sign.................................................................................................................. 4
Fail to Give Way to Other Vehicle........................................................................................... 4
Fail to Obey Stop Sign............................................................................................................. 4
Fail to Stop at Red Light.......................................................................................................... 4
Fail to Yield Right of Way....................................................................................................... 4
Imprudent Driving................................................................................................................... 4
Imprudent Speed.................................................................................................................... 4
Operating a Motor Vehicle With Obstructed View.................................................................... 4
Operating Without a License (traffic infraction)........................................................................ 4
Red Light Violation................................................................................................................. 4
Crossover Violation................................................................................................................ 2
Displaying a Blue Light........................................................................................................... 2
Displaying a Red Light............................................................................................................ 2
Failure to Dim Headlights........................................................................................................ 2
Fail to Signal........................................................................................................................... 2
Fail to Obey Traffic Island...................................................................................................... 2
Failure to Obey Railroad Grade Crossing ................................................................................. 2
Failure to Maintain Control of Vehicle...................................................................................... 2
Failure to Reduce Speed on a Grade or Curve.......................................................................... 2
Follow Too Close.................................................................................................................... 2
Illegal Left Turn..................................................................................................................... 2
Illegal Right Turn.................................................................................................................... 2
Illegal U-Turn......................................................................................................................... 2
Impeding the Flow of Traffic................................................................................................... 2
Improper Turn........................................................................................................................ 2
Lane Conviction..................................................................................................................... 2
Littering................................................................................................................................. 2
Obstructing the Flow of Traffic............................................................................................... 2
Obstructing Traffic................................................................................................................. 2
Operating Motor Vehicle Without Tail Lights............................................................................ 2
Operating Without Lights........................................................................................................ 2
Other Moving Violation........................................................................................................... 2
Speed Under Posted Minimum................................................................................................ 2
Squealing Tires....................................................................................................................... 2
Trailer Without Lights............................................................................................................. 2
Trucks Traveling Less Than 150 Feet Apart............................................................................. 2
