{"data":{"id":"us-me/12-m.r.s.-13154-a","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"12 M.R.S. §13154-A","heading":"Age restrictions","body":"1.  Minimum age.  Except as provided in subsection 6, a person under 10 years of age may not operate an ATV.\nA.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.\nB.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.\n2.  Permitting child under 10 years to operate ATV.  Except as provided in subsection 6, a person may not permit a child under 10 years of age to operate an ATV.\nA.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.\nB.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.\n3.  Unlawfully operating ATV by person 10 to under 16 years of age.  Except as provided in subsection 6, a person 10 years of age or older but under 16 years of age may not operate an ATV unless that person has successfully completed a training course approved by the department pursuant to section 13152 and is accompanied by an adult.  Proof of having completed a training course must be presented for inspection upon request of a law enforcement officer.\nA.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.\nB.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.\n4.  Person under 16 years of age crossing public way.  A person under 16 years of age may not cross a public way maintained for travel unless the crossing is  in accordance with section 13157‑A, subsection 6, paragraph A and the person satisfies the requirements of subsection 3.\nA.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.\nB.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.\n5.  Permitting an unaccompanied person under 16 years of age to operate an ATV.  Except as provided in subsection 6, a person may not permit an unaccompanied person 10 years of age or older but under 16 years of age to operate an ATV.\nA.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.\nB.  A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.\n6.  Exceptions for certain property.  This section does not apply to the operation of an ATV on:\nA.  The land on which the operator is domiciled;\nB.  Land owned or leased by the operator's parent or guardian; or\nC.  A safety training site approved by the department.","path":["TITLE 12: CONSERVATION","PART 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE","CHAPTER 939: ATVS"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/12/title12sec13154-A.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:25Z","sha256":"d595a79ec25d9b5d9b4bdc9e8cf9fe99c66694d203413596314e0be4d9d4875b","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/12-m.r.s.-13154","next":"us-me/12-m.r.s.-13155"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}