# 29-A M.R.S. § 103: 29-A §103. Traffic infraction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T29-A_C1_S103

## Section

- **Citation:** 29-A M.R.S. § 103
- **Heading:** 29-A §103. Traffic infraction
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 29-A / Chapter 1 / Section 103

## Text

1. Traffic infraction. A traffic infraction is not a crime. The penalty for a traffic infraction may not be deemed for any purpose a penal or criminal punishment. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

2. Jury trial. There is no right to trial by jury for a traffic infraction. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]

3. Exclusive penalty. The exclusive penalty for a traffic infraction is a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500, unless specifically authorized, or suspension of a license, or both. [PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

4. Standard of proof. The burden of proof that a traffic infraction has occurred is on the State and must be established by a standard of a preponderance of the evidence. [PL 2011, c. 156, §1 (NEW).]

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