Some Odd Maine Driving Laws

A website, JustPark.com, has come up with an interactive map of the United States and how their driving laws compare. Maine has some interesting driving laws that you might not have known about.

Maine is one of eight states which have laws against driving while tired, and one of 10 states which specifically prohibit driving in the fast lane unless you’re passing or turning left.

• Driving a golf cart on the street (Maine is one of 24 states where it’s legal)
• Driving while watching a DVD (Maine is one of 38 states where it’s illegal)
• Driving without a front bumper (Maine is one of 25 states where it’s legal)
• Driving past a funeral procession (Maine is one of 27 states where it’s legal)
• Driving with an open container of alcohol (Maine is one of 39 states where it’s illegal)

New Hampshire is the only state that allows people to drive without their seat belts on.

Every state but Mississippi has a law against drinking alcohol while driving.