Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 168 - THE ADMINISTRATION OF USDOT NUMBERS FOR CERTAIN INTRASTATE MOTOR CARRIERS
Section 250-168-7 - EXEMPT VEHICLES-EXCEPTIONS

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. A person operating a commercial motor vehicle on a public way shall obtain a USDOT number to be displayed on the registration certificate for the vehicle. For purposes of this rule, the following vehicles are not considered commercial motor vehicles:

A. A vehicle owned and operated by a government agency;

B. A vehicle legally operated with dealer registration plates;

C. A recreational vehicle, not used in a commercial endeavor; or

D. A school bus as defined in 29-A M.R.S.A. §2301.

EXCEPTION - 1. Intrastate vehicles to which this rule applies that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 lbs. to 26,000 lbs., and that neither meet the definition of a "bus" nor transport hazardous materials, are exempt from obtaining a USDOT number.

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