Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 1921 – Viewing of visual content restricted in vehicles
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A person may not operate a motor vehicle in which there is a television viewer, screen or other video device, other than an allowable device, that is receiving or showing video content visible to the operator. For the purposes of this section, “video content” includes, but is not limited to, television broadcasts, recorded video and video streamed through electronic or other means. For purposes of this section, “allowable device” means: [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (AMD).]
1. Global positioning, navigation or mapping system. A device displaying video content for the purpose of a global positioning, navigation or mapping system;
[PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 1921
- Law enforcement officer: means a person who by virtue of public employment is vested by law with a duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for crimes, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101
- Motor vehicle: means a self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively on railroad tracks, but does not include:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101Operator: means an individual who drives or is in control of a vehicle or who is exercising control over or steering a towed vehicle. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101 Person: means an individual, corporation, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, fiduciary, trust, estate or any other legal or commercial entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101 Vehicle: means a device for conveyance of persons or property on a way. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101
2. Closed-circuit video monitor. A closed-circuit video monitor that is used to assist the operator while backing up or parking;
[PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
3. Device when vehicle is stationary. A device that is capable of operation only when the vehicle is stationary and is automatically disabled whenever the wheels of the vehicle are in motion;
[PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
4. Device to enhance operator’s view. A device that is used to enhance or supplement the operator’s view of the roadway or to assist the operator in object detection; and
[PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
5. Part of vehicle’s instrumentation. A video display unit that is part of the vehicle’s instrumentation or is used for the purpose of vehicle control.
[PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
This section does not apply to the use of a video device in the performance of official duties by a law enforcement officer or the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle, as defined in section 2054. [PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 584, §B7 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 176, §3 (AMD).