Maine § 7007. - Penalty for being on track or bridge or entering track with team or vehicle

§ 7007.. Penalty for being on track or bridge or entering track with team or vehicle

1.  Walking or standing on track or bridge.  A person may not, without right, stand or walk on a railroad track or railroad bridge or pass over a railroad bridge except by railroad conveyance.

2.  Entering track.  A person may not, without right, enter upon a railroad track with a team or a vehicle however propelled or drive any team or propel a vehicle upon a railroad track.

3.  Penalties.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 2017, c. 329, §2 (AMD).]

B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2017, c. 329, §2 (AMD).]

C. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 2 times commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $750 and not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2017, c. 329, §2 (AMD).]

C-1. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 3 or more times commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2015, c. 204, §1 (NEW).]

D. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class E crime. Violation of subsection 2 is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. L, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]