Traffic infraction

Maine Revised Statutes

Section: 103

Jurisdiction: ME

Bluebook Citation: 29-A Me. Rev. Stat. § 103


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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. 2.  Jury trial.  There is no right to trial by jury for a traffic infraction. 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. 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.

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