99-420-1 Me. Code R. § 3
Parking or stopping of vehicles on any Maine Turnpike Authority property other than an Authority designated parking area is prohibited. For the purposes of this rule, "parking area" means any Authority property on which parking is allowed, including but not limited to concession areas, park and ride lots, lots associated with other Authority facilities, and the approaches thereto. Except where specifically allowed by this rule, and without limitation of the foregoing, parking or stopping of vehicles on any portion of the right of way of the Maine Turnpike, including any traffic lane, deceleration lane, acceleration lane, breakdown lane, interchange, ramp, embankment, clear zone, or bridge is prohibited. A vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be prima facie evidence that the registered owner of that vehicle parked or allowed the vehicle in question to be so parked.
If mechanical breakdown or another emergency requires that a vehicle be parked or stopped on the traveled portion of the Turnpike, the vehicle will be parked on the shoulder to the right of any traffic lane. All wheels and projecting parts of the vehicle or load of a vehicle parked for emergency or breakdown purposes shall be completely clear of the traffic lane. During the period beginning one-half (1/2) hour after sunset and ending one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise or at any other time when insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric or weather conditions require, any vehicle parked for emergency or breakdown purposes shall display illuminated parking and tail lights, or lighted flares to indicate its location. The driver of a disabled vehicle shall arrange for its prompt removal from the Turnpike. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as granting any person the right to leave a vehicle on the traveled portion or shoulder of the Turnpike for any period of time, nor will anything in this paragraph limit the Authority's discretion to remove a disabled vehicle from the Turnpike under paragraph (D) below.
Signs will be posted at parking areas governing the length of time that a motor vehicle may remain parked in those areas, the purposes for which a vehicle may be parked in such area or placing other conditions upon the use of said area for parking. Use of any posted parking area constitutes agreement to abide by the conditions or restrictions posted and it is a violation of these rules to park or allow one's vehicle to be parked in violation of any posted condition or restriction. Any motor vehicle parked or standing in an Authority parking area will be parked in designated spaces wholly within the lines provided where possible. Parking at concession areas is subject to posted restrictions and is permitted only for the use of the facilities and only for so long as use of the facilities requires. Parking for over four hours is prohibited at concession areas, except that commercial vehicle drivers may park at concession areas in designated spaces for up to twelve hours in order to comply with hours of service requirements. Parking in spaces provided for electric vehicle charging will be as posted, but in no event will electric vehicles be parked in these spaces for longer than required for the vehicle to fully charge. Parking at Park and Rides is permitted only for the purpose of commuting as posted or as otherwise defined in the Authority's then current Park and Ride Policy, a copy of which available at http://www.Maineturnpike.com or by contacting the Maine Turnpike Authority. Parking at other Authority facilities is only allowed for persons there on Authority business and only for as long as the conduct of that business requires.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any motor vehicle which, in the Authority's judgment, has been illegally parked on Authority property, which is parked in a manner which represents a safety hazard, or which interferes with Authority operations, including but not limited to maintenance and snow removal operations, may be removed from Authority property at the owners' expense, including but not limited to the payment of any towing and storage fees. The Authority shall not be liable for any damages resulting from such removal and nothing in this rule will limit the Authority's power to remove vehicles from its property in accordance with this subsection.
These rules do not apply to Maine Turnpike Authority personnel, State Police or other emergency personnel parked in the course of their official duties or to other persons specifically exempted by the Authority for the purposes of performing work on Authority property.
Violation of this section will be enforced in accordance with 23 MRSA §1980(1). Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of the Authority from enforcing this section through any other means available to it in law or equity.
99-420 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 3