Massachusetts § 72 - Crossing abolished upon state highway; clear view
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 72 — Crossing abolished upon state highway; clear view, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72. Crossing abolished upon state highway; clear view
Section 72. Whenever a grade crossing is abolished upon a state highway, county way, or way which has been petitioned for as a state highway, the said highway or way shall be so constructed that there shall be a clear view in each direction for at least one hundred and fifty feet from the center of said highway or other way where the same passes over or under the railroad, except in any particular case, when compliance with said requirement is deemed by the department of highways to be unnecessary and unreasonable under all the circumstances.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 72
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 72 cover?
Section 72 ("Crossing abolished upon state highway; clear view") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 72?
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