Definitions
§ 10.04.010 — Definitions [City of AI, ME]
Definitions in this title supplement those in 29-A M.R.S. § 101. "Dockless device" includes shared bicycles, e-bikes, and standing electric scooters provided by a licensed operator.
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Vehicles and Traffic
governs the operation of motor vehicles, parking, and dockless mobility devices on city streets.
Chapters in this title
- Definitions
- General Provisions
- Administration and Enforcement
- Signs, Signals and Markings
- Operation of Vehicles
- Operation of Trucks
- Operation of Dockless Devices
- Stopping, Standing and Parking
- Accessible Parking
- Loading Zones
General Provisions
§ 10.08.010 — Maine Motor Vehicle Code adopted [City of AI, ME]
Title 29-A of the Maine Revised Statutes is adopted by reference, except as modified by this title.
Administration and Enforcement
§ 10.12.010 — Enforcement authority [City of AI, ME]
Sworn peace officers, parking enforcement officers, and designated mobility officers may enforce this title and the Maine Motor Vehicle Code.
Signs, Signals and Markings
§ 10.16.010 — Authority to install [City of AI, ME]
The Director of Transportation and Streets shall install traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings consistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
§ 10.16.020 — Speed limits [City of AI, ME]
Default speed limits are 25 mph on residential and downtown streets and 35 mph on arterials, except where otherwise posted.
Operation of Vehicles
§ 10.20.010 — Right-of-way [City of AI, ME]
Vehicles shall yield to pedestrians in all marked and unmarked crosswalks consistent with 29-A M.R.S. § 2056.
Operation of Trucks
§ 10.24.010 — Truck routes [City of AI, ME]
Commercial trucks over 26,000 pounds GVWR shall use designated truck routes posted on the Transportation map, except for direct local delivery.
Operation of Dockless Devices
§ 10.26.010 — Operator license required [City of AI, ME]
Operators of fleets of dockless bicycles, e-bikes, or scooters in the City of AI shall hold an annual license, post performance bond, and comply with data sharing under the Open Mobility Data Specification.
§ 10.26.020 — Parking [City of AI, ME]
Dockless devices shall be parked upright in marked corrals and shall not block sidewalk pedestrian clear zones, curb ramps, or transit stops.
§ 10.26.030 — Speed and helmet [City of AI, ME]
Maximum assisted speed on city streets is 20 mph; helmets are required under 16 (see § 9.42).
Stopping, Standing and Parking
§ 10.28.010 — Parking limits [City of AI, ME]
Parking on city streets is subject to time limits and meters as posted. Residential parking permit zones are designated by Council resolution.
§ 10.28.020 — Snow emergency parking ban [City of AI, ME]
When the Mayor or City Manager declares a snow emergency, vehicles shall be moved off snow emergency routes; unmoved vehicles may be towed at owner's expense.
Accessible Parking
§ 10.30.010 — Disability placards and plates [City of AI, ME]
Vehicles displaying a current Maine disability placard or plate may park in marked accessible spaces and may exceed posted time limits at on-street meters by up to 2 hours.
Loading Zones
§ 10.32.010 — Designated zones [City of AI, ME]
Loading zones are marked by signs and white curb paint; use is limited to active loading and unloading for periods posted.