2017 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 19: OPERATION
Subchapter 1: RULES OF THE ROAD
29-A §2088. Passengers restricted to passenger compartment of pickup truck (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085)
§2088. Passengers restricted to passenger compartment of pickup truck
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085)
1. Passengers under 19 years of age. When a passenger under 19 years of age is transported in a pickup truck, that passenger must ride in the passenger compartment of the pickup truck.
[ RR 1999, c. 1, §41 (RAL) .]
2. Exceptions. Subsection 1 does not apply to the following:
A. Workers or trainees, including agricultural workers or trainees, engaged in the necessary discharge of their duties or training or being transported between work or training locations; [RR 1999, c. 1, §41 (RAL).]
B. Licensed hunters being transported to or from a hunting location, as long as those persons are in compliance with all laws pertaining to possession and transportation of firearms in a motor vehicle; [RR 1999, c. 1, §41 (RAL).]
C. Participants in parades; [2001, c. 360, §13 (AMD).]
D. A passenger secured by a seat belt in a manufacturer-installed seat located outside the passenger compartment; or [2001, c. 360, §13 (AMD).]
E. Campers and hikers being transported in Baxter State Park. [2001, c. 360, §14 (NEW).]
[ 2001, c. 360, §§13, 14 (AMD) .]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1999, c. 1, §41 (RAL). 2001, c. 360, §§13,14 (AMD).
