Maine § 1251. - Erection of warning signs
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1251. — Erection of warning signs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1251.. Erection of warning signs
There shall be placed and thereafterward maintained warning signs on every highway or other way within the State approaching a crossing at grade of such highway or other way and the tracks of a railroad. Such signs shall be placed on each side of such crossing at such distances as shall be determined upon by the Department of Transportation which is required, and vested with authority, to cause to be located and maintained such warning signs. In the compact parts of cities and towns where the conditions mentioned in section 2920 exist and are observed and at all other places where in the judgment of the 2 commissions such signs are unnecessary, no such warning signs need be erected. [PL 1981, c. 698, §100 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1251.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1251. cover?
Section 1251. ("Erection of warning signs") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1251.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1251. apply to my situation?
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