Police Speed Enforcement Tactics in Maine

Understanding the speed enforcement tactics and equipment used in Maine can save you from getting an expensive speeding ticket!

Maine Radar Detector and Laser Jammer Laws

Radar detectors and laser jammers are legal to in all passenger vehicles in Maine.

Points of Interest

• Member of non-resident compact.

Phone/Texting Laws

• Texting ban while driving.
• No Ban for drivers using handheld unless has learner permit.

Aircraft Enforcement

The Maine State Police does have a variety of Aircraft they can utilize for traffic enforcement including two Cessna 182 fixed wing aircraft.

Pacing

Police do speed enforcement using both rear and forward facing pacing.

Red Light and/or Photo Radar Enforcement

No

Police Radar

State procurement records over the past 5-years indicate that the following police radar guns are used by both state and local police agencies.

• Applied Concepts Stalker Basic K-Band
• Applied Concepts Stalker Dual SL K-Band
• Applied Concepts Stalker Dual SL Ka-Band
• Applied Concepts Stalker Dual DSR Ka-Band
• Applied Concepts Stalker Dual 2X Ka-Band
• Kustom Signals Eagle II Ka-band
• Kustom Signals Golden Eagle II Ka-band
• Kustom Signals Talon II K-band
• Kustom Signals Raptor RP-1 K-band
• Kustom Signals Raptor RP-1 Ka-band

Police Laser Enforcement

State procurement records over the past 5-years indicate that the following police lidar guns are used by both state and local police agencies.

• Kustom Signals ProLaser III
• Kustom Signals ProLaser 4
• Kustom Signals Pro-Lite+

VASCAR

Police do utilize VASCAR speed timing equipment.

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