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Maine Revised Statutes Title 23. Transportation § 7007. Penalty for being on track or bridge or entering track with team or vehicle

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Walking or standing on track or bridge. A person may not, without right, stand or walk on a railroad track or railroad bridge or pass over a railroad bridge except by railroad conveyance.

2. Entering track. A person may not, without right, enter upon a railroad track with a team or a vehicle however propelled or drive any team or propel a vehicle upon a railroad track.

3. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $100 may be adjudged.

B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.

C. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 2 times commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $750 and not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.

C-1. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 3 or more times commits a Class E crime.

D. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class E crime. Violation of subsection 2 is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 23. Transportation § 7007. Penalty for being on track or bridge or entering track with team or vehicle - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-23-transportation/me-rev-st-tit-23-sect-7007/

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