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Who needs a Maine Driver's License?
Any resident of the state who wishes to operate a motor vehicle.
To obtain a permit in Maine, you must be at least ______ years old.
15
What is required for driving with a permit in Maine?
Seated adjacent to the driver must be a person who is of 20 years of age and has had a license for 2 years.
How do you obtain a driver's license in Maine?
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What are some restrictions for drivers under 18 with a license in Maine?
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What is a Provisional License?
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What are the three classifications of licenses in Maine?
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Altering a license carries severe penalties, including loss of license.
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What should you do if your license is lost?
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A renewal notice will be mailed to you about 45 days before a license expires.
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What must you do within 30 days of a change in name or address?
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What does revocation of a license mean?
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What is suspension in terms of driving privileges?
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What can lead to an Administrative License Suspension?
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What can cause a 90 days suspension of your license?
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What can cause a 30 days suspension of your license?
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Who can suspend your license or permit by calling BMV?
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What is the penalty for illegal transportation of liquor by a minor?
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What are demerit points?
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Eluding a police officer is a class C crime.
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What is Violation Free Credit?
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What results in a 120 day suspension of your license?
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What leads to mandatory suspensions?
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Study Notes
Maine Driver's License Overview
- Residents must obtain a Maine driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
- New residents are required to apply for a Maine driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.
Obtaining a Permit
- Minimum age to apply is 15; applicants under 18 must complete an approved driver education course.
- Instruction permit is valid for 18 months following completion of the course.
Driving with a Permit
- A licensed driver, 20 years or older with at least 2 years of driving experience, must accompany the permit holder.
Getting a Driver's License
- Must be at least 16 years old and have completed an approved driver education course, or be 18 years and older without the course.
- Required to complete 35 hours of driving experience, including 5 hours at night.
Restrictions for Drivers Under 18
- Prohibited from driving between midnight and 5 AM.
- Limited to carrying only immediate family members or foreign exchange students as passengers.
Provisional License
- Issued to new applicants under 21 for a duration of 2 years; reduced to 1 year for applicants 21 and older.
License Classifications
- Three classes exist: A, B, and C.
- Class A and B licenses are commercial, categorized by vehicle weight and size; Class C is the standard driver’s license.
- Commercial licenses are required for transporting hazardous materials or tankers.
Altering a License
- Modifying information on a driver's license incurs severe penalties, including potential loss of the license.
Lost or Renewing License
- Report lost or destroyed licenses to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to obtain a duplicate.
- Renewal notices are mailed approximately 45 days prior to the license expiration.
Change of Name or Address
- Must notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of any changes.
License Revocation and Suspension
- Revocation means termination of license and driving privileges; reapplication for a new license is required post-revocation.
- Common reasons for revocation include vehicular manslaughter (minimum 5 years if alcohol involved) and habitual offender status (minimum 1 year).
- Suspension is a temporary withdrawal of driving privileges; cannot drive until reinstatement notice is received.
Administrative License Suspension
- A tool for controlling driver behavior, especially linked to demerit points, convictions, and adjudications.
Duration of Suspensions
- 90 days for eluding police, roadblock violations, or street racing.
- 60 days for operating after suspension.
- 30 days for various offenses including failure to stop for police, leaving an accident scene, or speeding significantly over the limit.
Parental Authority
- Parents or legal guardians can call the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to suspend a license or permit.
Illegal Transportation of Liquor
- First offense results in a 30-day suspension and incurs 6 demerit points.
Demerit Points System
- Points assigned for traffic violations; 6 points lead to a warning, while 12 points result in license suspension.
- Points can be reduced over time with good driving behavior.
Eluding Police Officer
- Constitutes a Class C crime; becomes Class B if it results in serious injury.
Violation Free Credit
- System awards one point for each calendar year free of convictions or suspensions, with a maximum of 4 points achievable.
Frequent Suspensions
- 120-day suspension occurs after three license suspensions within three years.
Mandatory Suspensions
- Triggered by failure to pay fines, drunk driving, driving to endanger, or illegal transport of liquor and drugs by minors.
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Test your knowledge about obtaining a driver's license in Maine with these flashcards. This quiz includes key information about residency requirements and the process for obtaining a permit. Perfect for new residents and drivers preparing for their tests.
