5 Unwritten Rules of Driving in Maine During the Summer

Now that Maine’s insanely never ending 14-month winter is finally over, it feels like everybody has been released back onto the roads without any summer driving practice whatsoever.

All winter long we’re cautious, slow, and white-knuckling it through the ice and snowstorms… then the second the roads clear up, we collectively all lose our minds like we’ve escaped our cages with fresh freedom. 

So, we must revisit the unspoken driving rules. Because if you’ve lived here long enough, you know exactly when tourist season hits, it’s usually the moment somebody stops in the middle of Route 1 because they want a picture.

However, it’s not just the tourist that need a lesson, we local are insane too. There are just certain things that instantly drive Mainers insane every summer.

The Unwritten Rules of Driving in Maine in Summer

From oversized campers drifting into the passing lane to people panic-braking because they missed a turn, summer driving in Maine can feel like a full-contact sport sometimes.

Add in potholes, speeding motorcycles, and trash just flying out windows, and yeah… we could all probably use a little refresher course.

So as another Maine summer starts again, let’s all collectively take a deep breath, drive a little smarter, and maybe try not to make driving in summer unpleasant.

Read More: Is It Illegal To Drive With Snow On Your Car In Maine? 

Let's continue to all follow these rules and if you already do, just become a Karen and help me reinforce them.

Below is a list of the 5 Unwritten Rules of Driving in Maine in the Summer.