Maine § 3853-C. - Trespass by motor vehicle; civil violation
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3853-C. — Trespass by motor vehicle; civil violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3853-C.. Trespass by motor vehicle; civil violation
1. Violation. A person may not park a motor vehicle or allow a motor vehicle under that person's control to remain parked:
A. In a private drive or private way in a manner that blocks or interferes with the free passage of other vehicles without the permission of the owner of that private drive or way; or [PL 2011, c. 561, §2 (NEW).]
B. On a public highway in a manner that blocks the entrance to a private driveway, gate or barway. [PL 2011, c. 561, §2 (NEW).]
2. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 must be adjudged.
3. Registered owner's liability for vehicle. There is a rebuttable presumption that a registered owner of a vehicle involved in a violation of subsection 1 has that vehicle under that person's control.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3853-C.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3853-C. cover?
Section 3853-C. ("Trespass by motor vehicle; civil violation") 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 § 3853-C.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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