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Title 29, Chapter 11: OPERATION OF VEHICLES
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
29 §891. Reports; accidents (REPEALED)
29 §892. -- thefts (REPEALED)
29 §893. Accidents involving death or personal injury (REPEALED)
29 §894. Accidents involving damage to vehicle (REPEALED)
29 §895. Garage proprietor to report serious accident (REPEALED)
29 §895-A. Unclaimed vehicles left for repair (REPEALED)
29 §895-B. Unclaimed vehicles left for repair (REPEALED)
29 §896. Duty to give information and render aid (REPEALED)
29 §897. Duty upon striking unattended vehicle (REPEALED)
29 §898. Duty upon striking fixtures on highway (REPEALED)
29 §899. Statewide application (REPEALED)
29 §900. Using motor vehicle without authority (REPEALED)
29 §900-A. Prohibiting unauthorized person from driving (REPEALED)
29 §901. Owner of rented vehicle to keep record (REPEALED)
29 §902. Temporary closing of ways; notice; jurisdiction (REPEALED)
29 §903. Abuse of highways by commercial vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §904. Pedestrians on ways (REPEALED)
29 §904-A. Pedestrians on ways; drivers to exercise due care (REPEALED)
29 §904-B. Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks (REPEALED)
29 §905. Emergency rule by police officer (REPEALED)
Subchapter 2: RULES OF THE ROAD
29 §941. Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §941-A. Obedience to and required traffic-control devices (REPEALED)
29 §942. Stationary vehicles; animal drawn vehicles to be fastened (REPEALED)
29 §943. Vehicles shall keep to right (REPEALED)
29 §944. Right of way; intersecting ways and entrances of private roads (REPEALED)
29 §944-A. Right of way; highway construction and maintenance areas (REPEALED)
29 §944-B. Right-of-way; vehicle turning left (REPEALED)
29 §945. -- traffic circles or rotary intersections (REPEALED)
29 §946. Right-of-way; police, fire and corrections vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §946-A. Authorized emergency vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §946-B. Right-of-way; ambulances (REPEALED)
29 §946-C. Emergency and auxiliary lights; sirens; privileges (REPEALED)
29 §946-D. Standards for lights on highway maintenance vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §947. Traffic-control signal legend (REPEALED)
29 §948. Through ways designated (REPEALED)
29 §949. Vehicles on through ways have right-of-way; stop signs (REPEALED)
29 §950. Persons working on highways; exceptions (REPEALED)
29 §951. Pedestrian-control signals (REPEALED)
29 §952. Flashing signals (REPEALED)
29 §953. Lane-direction-control signals (REPEALED)
29 §954. Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks (REPEALED)
29 §955. Crossing at other than crosswalks (REPEALED)
29 §956. Moving parked vehicle (REPEALED)
29 §957. Opening and closing vehicle doors (REPEALED)
29 §958. Riding in trailers (REPEALED)
29 §959. Trucks carrying explosive or flammable cargoes (REPEALED)
29 §960. Riding on motorcycles or motor driven cycles (REPEALED)
Subchapter 3: OTHER PROVISIONS GOVERNING OPERATION OF VEHICLES
Article 1: GENERAL REGULATIONS
29 §991. Driving on roadways laned for traffic (REPEALED)
29 §992. Driving on divided highways; restricted access (REPEALED)
29 §993. One-way roadways (REPEALED)
29 §994. Required position and method of turning at intersections (REPEALED)
29 §995. No coasting on grade in neutral (REPEALED)
29 §996. Driving over fire hose (REPEALED)
29 §997. Stop on approaching frightened animals (REPEALED)
29 §998. Grade crossings; stop on approach of train (REPEALED)
29 §998-A. Trucks transporting explosives (REPEALED)
29 §998-B. Vehicles transporting hazardous materials (REPEALED)
29 §999. Motorcycles and motor driven cycles (REPEALED)
Article 2: FOLLOWING
29 §1031. Trucks to travel 150 feet apart (REPEALED)
29 §1032. Following too closely (REPEALED)
29 §1033. Following fire apparatus (REPEALED)
Article 3: LIGHTS
29 §1071. Display of lights (REPEALED)
29 §1072. Dimming of lights on approaching vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §1073. Dimming of lights when following vehicle (REPEALED)
Article 4: PARKING
29 §1111. No parking on paved or improved portion of ways; exceptions (REPEALED)
29 §1111-A. No abandonment on islands (REPEALED)
29 §1112. Brakes to be set; teams with passengers to be attended (REPEALED)
Article 5: PASSING OR OVERTAKING
29 §1151. Overtaking a vehicle on the left (REPEALED)
29 §1151-A. When overtaking on the right is permitted (REPEALED)
29 §1151-B. Audible signal on passing (REPEALED)
29 §1152. Limitations on overtaking; overtaken vehicle to give way; driving to left; U turns (REPEALED)
Article 6: SIGNALS
29 §1191. Turning movements and required signals (REPEALED)
29 §1192. Signals by hand and arm or signal device (REPEALED)
29 §1193. Method of giving hand and arm signals (REPEALED)
29 §1194. Fire departments exempted (REPEALED)
Subchapter 4: SPEED
29 §1251. Authority to regulate speeds; signs (REPEALED)
29 §1252. Speed regulations (REPEALED)
29 §1253. -- minimum (REPEALED)
29 §1254. Speed measured by radar (REPEALED)
29 §1255. Speeds on highways under construction (REPEALED)
29 §1256. Municipalities may not alter speed regulations; signal devices; speed in parks (REPEALED)
Subchapter 5: NEGLIGENT AND DRUNKEN DRIVING
29 §1310. Provisions of general applicability (REPEALED)
29 §1311. Reckless driving (REPEALED)
29 §1311-A. Suspension on administrative determination for operating with an excessive blood-alcohol level (REPEALED)
29 §1312. Implied consent to chemical tests; general provisions applicable to prosecution for operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with excessive blood-alcohol (REPEALED)
29 §1312-A. Operating while impaired (REPEALED)
29 §1312-B. Criminal violation of operation under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive blood-alcohol level; penalties (REPEALED)
29 §1312-C. Traffic infraction of operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive blood-alcohol level; fine and suspension (REPEALED)
29 §1312-D. Provisions regarding suspensions imposed pursuant to conviction under sections 1312-B (REPEALED)
29 §1312-E. Optional reporting of operators operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (REPEALED)
29 §1312-F. Drinking while operating a motor vehicle (REPEALED)
29 §1312-G. Forfeiture of motor vehicles in certain operating-under-the-influence cases (REPEALED)
29 §1312-H. Motor Vehicle Forfeiture Account (REPEALED)
29 §1312-I. Drug recognition technicians (REPEALED)
29 §1313. Homicide; revocation of license (REPEALED)
29 §1313-A. Provisions regarding revocation when homicide is alcohol or drug related (REPEALED)
29 §1313-B. Causing death; suspension after administrative determination (REPEALED)
29 §1314. Driving to endanger (REPEALED)
29 §1315. Recklessly causing death; license revoked (REPEALED)
29 §1316. Death caused by violation of law (REPEALED)
29 §1317. Motor vehicles in racing events (REPEALED)
29 §1318. Legislative intent concerning use of education, evaluation and treatment programs for operating under the influence offenders (REPEALED)
29 §1353. (REPEALED)
Subchapter 6: EQUIPMENT
Article 1: MOTOR VEHICLES GENERALLY
29 §1361. Lights and brakes; certain lighting devices forbidden (REPEALED)
29 §1362. Brakes; signals; unnecessary noise; bells and sirens; exceptions (REPEALED)
29 §1363. Hydraulic brake fluid (REPEALED)
29 §1364. Mufflers; prevention of noise (REPEALED)
29 §1364-A. Racing meets (REPEALED)
29 §1365. Television excluded from vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §1366. Lights; period for lights on; specifications; fire trucks excepted (REPEALED)
29 §1367. Mirrors for certain vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §1367-A. For motorcycles or motor driven cycles (REPEALED)
29 §1367-B. Spot, fog or auxiliary lights; fire and emergency vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §1368. Findings and purposes -- Article I (REPEALED)
29 §1368-A. Safety seat belts (REPEALED)
29 §1368-B. Use of approved child safety seats (REPEALED)
29 §1368-C. Use of seatbelts; persons at least 4 but under 19 years of age (REPEALED)
29 §1369. Safety glass required; definition; replacements; reports (REPEALED)
29 §1369-A. View outward and inward through windshield and windows; obscuring prohibited (REPEALED)
29 §1370. Windshields to be unobstructed (REPEALED)
29 §1371. Regrooved tires (REPEALED)
29 §1371-A. Tread depth of motor vehicle tires (REPEALED)
29 §1372. Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism (REPEALED)
29 §1373. Protective headgear for motorcycle riders (REPEALED)
29 §1374. Advertisements on motor vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §1375. Studded tires (REPEALED)
29 §1376. Protective headgear for motorcycle riders and motor driven cycle riders (REPEALED)
Article 2: TRUCKS AND TRAILERS
29 §1401. Trucks 15,000 pounds and over to carry flares (REPEALED)
29 §1402. Use of flares, lanterns and reflectors (REPEALED)
29 §1403. Name of owner or lessee displayed (REPEALED)
29 §1404. Splash guards (REPEALED)
Article 3: OTHER VEHICLES
29 §1461. Rural mail vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §1462. Snow removal or sanding equipment (REPEALED)
29 §1463. Signal lights for doctors authorized (REPEALED)
Subchapter 7: VEHICLE EQUIPMENT SAFETY COMPACT
Article 1: COMPACT REPEALED
29 §1511. Findings and purposes - Article I (REPEALED)
29 §1512. Definitions -- Article II (REPEALED)
29 §1513. The commission -- Article III (REPEALED)
29 §1514. Research and testing -- Article IV (REPEALED)
29 §1515. Vehicular equipment -- Article V (REPEALED)
29 §1516. Finance -- Article VI (REPEALED)
29 §1517. Conflict of interest -- Article VII (REPEALED)
29 §1518. The commission -- Article III (REPEALED)
29 §1519. Entry into force and withdrawal -- Article IX (Repealed)
29 §1520. Construction and severability -- Article X (REPEALED)
Article 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT REPEALED
29 §1551. Ratification (REPEALED)
29 §1552. Legislative findings (REPEALED)
29 §1553. Effect of rule or code (REPEALED)
29 §1554. Legislative approval (REPEALED)
29 §1555. Commission and alternate (REPEALED)
29 §1556. Agreement with retirement system (REPEALED)
29 §1557. Departmental cooperation (REPEALED)
29 §1558. Filing of documents; notices (REPEALED)
29 §1559. Review (REPEALED)
29 §1560. Budget (REPEALED)
29 §1561. Inspection of accounts (REPEALED)
29 §1562. Definition (REPEALED)
Subchapter 8: WEIGHTS, SIZE AND LOADS
Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
29 §1611. Violations; bond for permits (REPEALED)
29 §1612. Appeals to Department of Transportation (REPEALED)
29 §1613. Revocation or suspension of certain certificates of registration (REPEALED)
Article 2: WEIGHT REGULATIONS
29 §1651. Movable track tractors not subject to weight provisions (REPEALED)
29 §1652. Weight of commercial vehicles limited (REPEALED)
29 §1653. Weighing of vehicles; removal of excess; risk of loss on removal (REPEALED)
29 §1654. Excess vehicle weight (REPEALED)
29 §1654-A. Aggravated excessive gross weight violations (REPEALED)
29 §1654-B. Repeat offenders (REPEALED)
29 §1655. Weight tolerance for certain vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §1656. Gross weight specified on certificate not to be exceeded on highway (REPEALED)
29 §1657. Exemptions (REPEALED)
Article 3: HEIGHT, WIDTH AND LENGTH
29 §1701. Height and width restrictions (REPEALED)
29 §1702. Permits for certain vehicles on roads and bridges (REPEALED)
29 §1703. Moving heavy objects over ways and bridges; jurisdiction; permits limited (REPEALED)
29 §1704. Crossing of public way (REPEALED)
29 §1705. Purpose and principles (REPEALED)
Article 4: LOADS
29 §1751. Binding of logs (REPEALED)
29 §1752. Injurious substances prohibited on ways and bridges; loads securely fastened (REPEALED)
29 §1753. Restriction of heavy objects for bridges (REPEALED)
29 §1754. Log-haulers and traction engines to obtain permits (REPEALED)
29 §1755. Danger signals for protruding objects; trailers securely fastened (REPEALED)
29 §1756. Markings on certain vehicles (REPEALED)
29 §1757. Exemption (REPEALED)
Article 5: STATIONS FOR WEIGHING TRUCKS
29 §1801. Weighing points (REPEALED)
29 §1802. Operators of trucks (REPEALED)
29 §1803. Fees (REPEALED)
29 §1804. Issuance of certificate (REPEALED)
29 §1805. Penalty for violations (REPEALED)
29 §1806. Enforcement; records (REPEALED)
Subchapter 9: LIABILITY OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS
29 §1861. Owner liable for damage by minor under 18 acting with authority (REPEALED)
29 §1862. Owner and renter liable jointly and severally (REPEALED)
29 §1863. Owner liable for damage by impaired operator (REPEALED)
Subchapter 10: ACTIONS AGAINST NONRESIDENTS
29 §1911. Service on nonresidents; Secretary of State (REPEALED)
29 §1912. Plaintiff's bond (REPEALED)
29 §1913. Fee taxed in costs to prevailing plaintiff; record of processes (REPEALED)
29 §1914. Officers who serve Secretary of State (REPEALED)
Subchapter 11: BICYCLES
29 §1961. Regulations (REPEALED)
29 §1962. Equipment (REPEALED)
29 §1963. Penalties (REPEALED)
Subchapter 12: SCHOOL BUSES
29 §2011. Definitions (REPEALED)
29 §2012. School bus markings; lights; mirrors (REPEALED)
29 §2013. School bus operator requirements (REPEALED)
29 §2014. School bus seating; doors; standing prohibited (REPEALED)
29 §2015. School bus construction; fire extinguisher (REPEALED)
29 §2016. School buses to stop at railroad track crossings (REPEALED)
29 §2017. School bus inspection (REPEALED)
29 §2017-A. School bus safety and driver training (REPEALED)
29 §2018. Rules (REPEALED)
29 §2019. Overtaking and passing school buses (REPEALED)
29 §2020. Exception (REPEALED)
Subchapter 13: BLIND PERSONS
29 §2061. Carrying of canes for blind only (REPEALED)
29 §2062. Stopping for blind persons (REPEALED)
29 §2063. Rights for blind are additional (REPEALED)
29 §2064. Penalties (REPEALED)