Menu
Log in
Log in

    



 

Maine Alliance for Road Associations

'Emergency Lane' establishment for the purpose of winter snow plowing

  • 27 Jul 2011 10:28 PM
    Message # 664681
    Deleted user

    In doing some research, I believe that the New Hampshire state legislature allows for a town to declare a private road an 'emergency lane', only if all the residents agree to it, which in turn allows the town to provide winter snow plowing and salting services.

    Any feelings on whether or not this is a good practice, does Maine have such a statute or provision for declaring a private road an 'emergency lane' (and not just a one time case during an emergency) for winter maintenance/access purposes? If not would this be something that could possibly provide some benefit to Maine residents on a private road if the legislature were to enact such a law/policy?

    It seems that most or all Maine town's have policy in place to avoid having to plow any additional private roads. Being that there are so many people in Maine that reside on private roads, and being that having access, on a year round basis, from an emergency services standpoint is crucial for things as a public safety and service, I would hope that rather than passing the buck or brushing this responsibilty away, that Maine's legislature would be proactive or at least open to such a law that could allow benefit to so many good families and folk.

                            The Maine Alliance for Road Associations


Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software