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An Act To Modify the Standard of Proof for Traffic Infractions
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §103, sub-§4  is enacted to read:
 
4.  Standard of proof.     The burden of proof that a traffic infraction has occurred is on the State and must be established by a standard of clear and convincing evidence.
 
SUMMARY
This bill places the burden of proof of a traffic infraction on the State and establishes a standard of clear and convincing evidence for proof of a violation.