Vehicles that are exempt from the Maine Department of Transportation's
(MDOT) "Rules and Regulations Restricting Heavy Loads on Closed Ways"
dated December 31, 1996 and amended on March 4, 1998, are exempt from
this article. In addition, any vehicle delivering home heating fuel
and operating in accordance with a permit issued by MDOT under 29-A
M.R.S.A. § 2395(4) and, when necessary during a period of
drought emergency declared by the governor, any vehicle transporting
well drilling equipment for the purpose of drilling a replacement
well or for improving an existing well on property where that well
is no longer supplying sufficient water for residential or agricultural
purpose and operating in accordance with a permit issued by the MDOT
under 29-A M.R.S.A. § 2395(4-A).
This article shall be administered by the Public Works Director
and may be enforced by the municipal officers.
Any violation of this article shall be a civil infraction subject
to a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000. Each violation
shall be deemed a separate offense. In addition to any fine, the municipality
may seek restitution for the cost of repairs to any damaged way or
bridge and reasonable attorney fees and costs. Prosecution shall be
in the name of the municipality and shall be brought in the Maine
District Court.