Massachusetts Code — 90
Browse 269 sections in division 90 of the Massachusetts code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 1. Definitions
- § 1A. Registration of motor vehicles; liability insurance, failure to maintain; revocation of certificate of registration; exemptions; school buses
- § 1B. Motorized bicycles; operation regulations
- § 1C. Motorized bicycles and scooters; compliance with federal standards
- § 1D. Motorized bicycles; sales; number sticker or plate
- § 1E. Motorized scooters; operation regulations
- § 1F. Low-speed motor vehicles; express state highway and public way restrictions; additional municipality restrictions
- § 1G. Notice of disclosure required upon sale, lease or rental of low-speed motor vehicles
- § 1H. Registration of motor vehicles designed for operation on public ways but not capable of exceeding 40 miles per hour
- § 1I. 3–wheeled motor vehicle registered as motorcycle; qualification
- § 2. Registration of motor vehicles and trailers; applications; reciprocal state agreements; transfer of ownership; plates; fraud or misrepresentation; penalties; license plate retention program for deployed residents
- § 2A. Minors, application for registration of motor vehicle or trailer
- § 2B. Removal of registration upon transfer of ownership
- § 2D. Temporary registration plates
- § 2E. Distinctive registration plates; Environmental Trust Fund; Child Care Quality Fund; 9/11 victims and military heroes funds; Boston Marathon tragedy funds
- § 2F. Distinctive registration plates; submission of applications; eligible organizations
- § 2G. Passenger plates for low-speed motor vehicles; fee
- § 2H. Certificates of registration and number plates for street rods, replica and other custom vehicles; determination of title year and make, model and model year
- § 2I. Registration prerequisites for certain custom vehicles; salvage inspection; state-assigned VIN; safety belts; air bags
- § 2J. Commercial motor carriers prohibited from operating in interstate commerce by federal agency
- § 3. Operation of motor vehicles owned by non-residents; liability insurance; vehicles used in connection with place of business; suspension or revocation of right to operate vehicle; registration
- § 3A. Appointment of registrar as attorney as result of acceptance of rights and privileges of Sec. 3 by non-resident
- § 3B. Appointment of registrar as attorney as result of operation of motor vehicle by any person
- § 3C. Service of process; notice of service; continuance
- § 3D. Appointment of registrar as result of application for registration or license to operate motor vehicle; service of process on registrar
- § 3E. Fee paid to registrar; records of registrar
- § 3F. Separability of Secs. 3A to 3E; effect of unconstitutionality
- § 3G. Security from nonresidents for damage caused by operation of motor vehicles; procedure; contents of motion
- § 5. General registrations; general registration number plates; eligibility
- § 5A. Application for general distinguishing mark for motor vehicles under control of military forces of commonwealth
- § 5B. Persons in military service; vehicles purchased in another state; registration
- § 6. Display of number plates; temporary number plates
- § 6A. Number plates for antique motor cars
- § 6B. One number plate; display
- § 6C. Return of number plates by repossessor; penalty
- § 7. Brakes, braking systems, mufflers, horns, lights, audible warning systems, and other equipment; compliance with safety standards; stickers and emblems
- § 7A. Rules and regulations for periodic inspections of motor vehicles; school buses; fees
- § 7B. Equipment and operation of school buses
- § 7C. Minimum standards for construction and equipment of school buses
- § 7D. Application of Sec. 7B; additional equipment
- § 7E. Display of red or blue lights on vehicles; permits; revocation; violations
- § 7G. Used brake drums; servicing, sale or grinding; prohibition
- § 7H. Brake linings; minimum safety standards
- § 7I. Emergency disaster service vehicles of charitable corporations; identification and equipment
- § 7J. Handlebars on motorcycles; rules and regulations; penalty
- § 7K. Tires; minimum safety standards; penalty
- § 7L. Standing in school buses; penalty
- § 7M. Retread or recapped tires; sale; marking quality
- § 7N. Voiding contracts of sale
- § 7O. Motor vehicle pollutant control devices; removal
- § 7P. Height of motor vehicles; alteration restricted
- § 7Q. Tire tread depth regulations; compliance; operation of vehicle prohibited
- § 7R. Vehicle identification number; display in certain motor vehicles
- § 7S. Motorcycle sound emissions; definitions
- § 7T. Motorcycle sound levels; testing regulations
- § 7U. Motorcycles; maximum sound levels
- § 7V. Certificates of inspection; rules and regulations
- § 7W. Licensing of safety and emissions inspection facilities and technicians; rules and regulations; penalties; computerized communication system
- § 7X. Designation of referee stations
- § 7Y. Certification and training of inspectors; rules and regulations
- § 7Z. Entry on premises of inspection stations; examination of records
- § 7AA. Child passenger restraints; fine; violation as evidence in civil action
- § 7CC. Transporting of special needs children
- § 8. Operator's licenses; applications; examinations
- § 8A. Operators of school buses; licensing; training; instructors
- § 8B. Learner's permits
- § 8C. Medical advisory board; standards of fitness for applicants for learner's permits or licenses
- § 8D. Donor registry and anatomical gift act; information to be included with notice of license and registration renewal; symbol on license; charitable donations; liability of government employees; transmission of information to organ procurement organizations; educational materials
- § 8E. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; application; REAL ID–compliance; fee; organ donor status; provision of donor information to eye and tissue banks; expiration
- § 8G. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; lost, destroyed or mutilated cards; change of name; duplicate cards
- § 8H. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; fictitious, fraudulent, or altered cards; possession
- § 8I. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; description
- § 8J. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; change of address
- § 8K. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; cancellation
- § 8L. Voter registration agency
- § 8M. Use of mobile telephone, hands-free mobile telephone or mobile electronic device by person under 18 years of age while operating motor vehicle prohibited; penalties;affirmative defenses
- § 8N. Gender designations on applications for license, permit or identification card
- § 9. Operation of unregistered or improperly equipped motor vehicles, tractors, trailers, etc.
- § 9A. Safety glass; windshields, windows
- § 9B. Registration of vehicles; display of number plates; application of law
- § 9C. Repair of tires on trucks, etc.
- § 9D. Windshields and windows obscured by nontransparent materials
- § 10. Operation of motor vehicle without license; members of armed forces; nonresidents; suspension or revocation of license
- § 11. Carrying certificate of registration and license; presentation after accident upon request
- § 12. Employing unlicensed motor vehicle operator; permitting person with suspended or revoked license to operate motor vehicle; permitting person with ignition interlock devise license restriction to operate motor vehicle without devise; penalties
- § 12A. Use of mobile telephone, hands-free mobile telephone or other mobile electronic device by operator of vehicle or vessel used in public transportation prohibited; penalties; affirmative defenses
- § 13. Safety precautions for proper operation and parking of vehicles and buses
- § 13A. Seat belt use required; exemptions; penalty
- § 13B. Composing, sending or reading of electronic messages while operating a motor vehicle prohibited; emergencies; penalties
- § 13C. Amphibious sight-seeing vehicles; operation on public ways; penalties
- § 14. Precautions for safety of other travelers
- § 14A. Protection of blind pedestrians crossing or attempting to cross ways
- § 14B. Uniform stopping and turning signals on ways
- § 14C. School bus violation detection monitoring systems; taking of photographic and video images; production of evidence files; reporting
- § 14D. School bus violation detection monitoring systems; review of evidence file by law enforcement officer; issuance of citation; sworn certificate as prima facie evidence; availability of photographic and video images for inspection in proceedings
- § 14E. School bus violation detection monitoring systems; liability of registered owner of violating vehicle; liability of corporate owner or lessee of violating vehicle; effect of penalties imposed for violations; issuance of citation
- § 15. Precautions at railroad crossings
- § 16. Offensive or illegal operation of motor vehicles
- § 16A. Stopped motor vehicles; operation of engine; time limit; penalty
- § 16B. Idling of a motor vehicle engine on school property; penalties; adoption of regulations
- § 17. Speed limits
- § 17A. Speed limit; Massachusetts Turnpike
- § 17B. Drag racing; penalties
- § 17C. Establishment of 25-miles-per-hour speed limit in thickly settled or business district in city or town; violation
- § 17D. Speed limits in active construction zones
- § 18. Special regulations, speed and use of vehicles
- § 18A. Pedestrians, use of ways; rules and regulations; violations; notice
- § 18B. Establishment of designated safety zones for ways in city or town; violation
- § 19. Dimensions and weights of motor vehicles, trucks and trailers
- § 19A. Weight limitations for certain motor vehicles, semi-trailers, etc.; scales; penalties for violations
- § 19D. Permit stickers; issuance; application; certificate of gross vehicle weight rating; violations; penalties
- § 19E. Operation of motor vehicles and certain trailers and semi-trailers on Interstate and Defense Highways
- § 19F. Vehicles authorized to operate on national network
- § 19G. Vehicles authorized to operate on routes of reasonable access; safety evaluations
- § 19I. Maximum width and weight limitations and minimum speed limits; exception for certain construction vehicles
- § 19J. Maximum vehicle widths, axle weights and minimum speed limits; exception for certain snow clearing duties
- § 19K. Hitching mechanism
- § 19L. Regulations to ensure compliance of interstate and intrastate motor carriers with federal and state laws; inspection of records; penalties
- § 20. Penalties and punishments
- § 20A. Parking regulations; violations; notice to appear; failure to appear; adjudication by mail
- § 20C. Nature of proceedings under Secs. 20A and 20A1/2; fines
- § 20D. Tampering or destruction of parking tags; penalty
- § 20E. Liability of lessors of motor vehicles for parking violations
- § 20G. Failure to appear in accordance with notice issued pursuant to Department of Transportation regulation; failure to pay violation; motor vehicle license renewals; registration of motor vehicles
- § 20H. Failure to pay required toll; Tobin Bridge; motor vehicle license renewals; registration of motor vehicles
- § 21. Arrest without warrant
- § 22. Suspension or revocation of certificate of registration or license; notice
- § 22A. Suspension of operator's license or registration certificates, unsatisfied judgment; reinstatement of license
- § 22B. Abandonment of motor vehicles; penalties; non-criminal proceedings
- § 22C. Abandoned motor vehicles; removal and disposal
- § 22D. Suspension of license for automobile law violation; reinstatement
- § 22E. Abandoned vehicles; removal of parts; penalty
- § 22F. Habitual traffic offender; revocation of license; reinstatement
- § 22G. Littering; suspension of license
- § 22H. Safe transportation of animals
- § 22I. Suspension of license upon report of health care provider or law enforcement officer of operator's cognitive or functional impairment or incapability to operate motor vehicle safely; contents of report; immunity from liability; review by registrar; confidentiality of report
- § 23. Operation of motor vehicle after suspension or revocation of license; concealment of identity of motor vehicle
- § 24. Driving while under influence of intoxicating liquor, etc.; second and subsequent offenses; punishment; treatment programs; reckless and unauthorized driving; failure to stop after collision
- § 24A. Use of motor vehicles in commission of felony, larceny or other crimes
- § 24B. Stealing, forging or other falsification of learner's permit, operator's license, disability placard certificate of registration or inspection sticker; use or possession; penalties; suspension and reinstatement of license or right to operate motor vehicle
- § 24D. Probation of persons convicted of driving under the influence; driver alcohol education program; alcohol treatment and rehabilitation programs; fees; indigents; gifts and grants; report
- § 24E. Dismissal of charges upon compliance with terms of probation; records; reports
- § 24F. Civil liability to owner for unauthorized use of motor vehicle
- § 24G. Homicide by motor vehicle; punishment
- § 24H. Removal of abandoned or stolen vehicles from public places; towing vehicles; machines that crush, mutilate or destroy vehicles; salvage or junk yard owners or agents
- § 24I. Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles
- § 24J. Inquiry of defendant convicted of driving under influence of intoxicating liquors as to establishment serving alcohol
- § 24K. Chemical breath analysis; validity; testing procedures; report forms
- § 24L. Serious bodily injury by motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating substance; penalties
- § 24M. Training for law enforcement personnel regarding alcohol-related offenses; alcohol sensitive selective traffic enforcement program
- § 24N. Suspension of operator's license upon issuance of complaint; hearing
- § 24O. Statement to defendant regarding further violations
- § 24P. Minors; further violations; education and treatment programs
- § 24Q. Alcohol or drug assessment as condition for certain sentences imposed under chapter
- § 24R. Revocation for life of license or right to operate
- § 24S. Operation of motor vehicle on public way in violation of ignition interlock device license restriction; penalties
- § 24T. Tampering with ignition interlock device; penalties
- § 24U. Starting motor vehicle equipped with ignition interlock device for another person under a restricted license
- § 24V. Child endangerment while operating a motor vehicle or vessel under the influence; penalties; suspension of license
- § 24W. Forfeiture of motor vehicle owned by certain drunk driving offenders; procedure; Operating Under the Influence Deterrent Trust Fund
- § 24X. Cancellation of registration for motor vehicles owned by certain drunk driving offenders
- § 25. Refusal to submit to police officer
- § 26. Accident reports; supplemental report; penalty for violation
- § 26A. Licenses and learner's permits; reporting changes of name and address
- § 27. Court records; motor vehicle violations
- § 28. Appeals and hearings
- § 29. Deputy registrar, chief deputy registrar, etc.; appointment; duties; investigation of motor vehicle accidents; suspension or revocation of licenses
- § 30. Records of registrar; certified copies; destruction
- § 30A. Computer terminals under control of registrar; restricted use
- § 30B. Interstate compact; motor vehicle convictions
- § 31. Use and operation of motor vehicles or trailers; conduct of operators and chauffeurs; rules and regulations
- § 31A. Transportation by motor vehicle of personal property; rules and regulations
- § 32. Records; manufacturers and dealers of motor vehicles or trailers; garages and open air parking spaces
- § 32A. Restoration of original identifying number of motor vehicle; certificate
- § 32C. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; registration of distance by mechanical devices; deception by lessor or lessee; leasing to intoxicated or unlicensed persons; redelivery
- § 32D. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; records
- § 32E. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; operation of vehicles or use of trailers; insurance coverage
- § 32F. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; fraud; violations; penalties
- § 32G. Instruction for hire in operation of motor vehicles; driver school; licensing; application; fees; qualifications of applicant; suspension or revocation of license or instructor's certificate; procedures
- § 32H. Lessors of motorcycles; licensing
- § 32J. Vehicles in fleet of car-sharing organization; display of registration plates
- § 33. Fees
- § 33A. Motor vehicles; certificates of registration; signatures
- § 33B. Traffic control signs, safety devices and improvements; installation and construction costs; high-accident locations; funding limits
- § 34. Disposition of fees
- § 34A. Definitions applicable to Secs. 34A to 34N
- § 34B. Certificates of insurance or surety companies; contents; copies
- § 34C. Single motor vehicle liability policy or bond covering several motor vehicles
- § 34D. Registration application; cash deposit in lieu of liability bond or policy; satisfaction of judgment
- § 34E. Receipt for and retention of cash or securities deposited
- § 34F. Notice to registrar upon service of writ or summons in action against depositor
- § 34G. Actions against surety company
- § 34H. Revocation of registration of motor vehicle upon notice of cancellation of motor vehicle liability policy or bond; notice to owner; new certificate
- § 34I. Records and books of registrar
- § 34J. Operating motor vehicle without liability policy, bond or security deposit
- § 34K. Cancellation of policies; notice
- § 34M. Personal injury protection
- § 34N. Assigned claims plan
- § 34O. Property damage liability insurance or bonds
- § 34P. Notice to law enforcement officials; failure to provide or maintain liability policy, bond or deposit; seizure of registration plates
- § 34Q. Nonowner operators, hired motor vehicles; insurance coverage by endorsements
- § 34R. Estimate of cost of exterior repairs; notice
- § 35. Definitions applicable to Secs. 35 to 52
- § 35A. Structures within airport approaches; regulation of location and height
- § 35B. Structures within airport approaches; permits for erection or addition
- § 35C. Structures within airport approaches; application for permit; notice of denial; hearing
- § 35D. Structures within airport approaches; maintenance, repair or replacement; initial approval
- § 39. Aeronautics commission; powers; rules and regulations
- § 39A. Plan for development of airports and air navigation facilities
- § 39B. Certificate of approval; municipal airport site or restricted landing area; application; hearing; issuance
- § 39C. Reimbursement of towns and cities for airport construction; federal funds
- § 39E. Engineering or technical services of commission to cities and towns
- § 39F. Reimbursement of city or town constructing, establishing or enlarging airport
- § 39G. Applicability of Secs. 35 to 52 to counties
- § 40. Purposes of aeronautics commission; discretionary powers of commission; enforcement of laws
- § 40A. Airport approach regulations by cities or towns
- § 40B. Reasonableness of airport approach regulations
- § 40C. Adoption, amendment or repeal of airport approach regulations; public hearing
- § 40D. Erection, replacement or alteration of structures or trees; variance
- § 40E. Administrative agency
- § 40F. Removal of structures erected in violation of regulations; trees; procedure
- § 40G. Protection of airport approaches; removal of structures and trees; compensation
- § 40H. Appeal by aggrieved corporations
- § 40I. Approval of regulations by commission
- § 41. Investigations or hearings; accidents
- § 42. Equitable jurisdiction of superior court
- § 43. Public inspection of copies of orders, rules and regulations
- § 44. Penalties
- § 45. Appeals
- § 46. Altitude of aircraft flights
- § 47. Federal pilot's license, permit or certificate
- § 48. Aircraft license, permit or certificate
- § 49. Registration of federal certificates; fees; exceptions
- § 49A. Retention of court records of cases involving violations of Secs. 35 to 52; abstracts
- § 49B. Definitions applicable to Secs. 49B to 49R
- § 49C. Administration and enforcement of Secs. 49B to 49R; hearings; judicial review
- § 49D. Accident reports; security; suspension of aircraft registration; waiver
- § 49E. Policy or bond of insurer or surety company
- § 49F. Restoration or renewal of registration or non-resident's operating privilege
- § 49G. Certificate of self-insurance
- § 49H. Certificate of registration or non-resident's operating privilege; allowance; suspension; notice
- § 49I. Security; form; limits; reduction or increase
- § 49J. Delivery and release of security
- § 49K. Commission; availability of information and material
- § 49L. Transfer of aircraft registration following suspension of owner's registration
- § 49M. Return of suspended registration certificate
- § 49N. Illegal operation of aircraft; failure to return suspended registration certificate
- § 49O. Application of Secs. 49B to 49R to certain aircraft
- § 49P. Availability of other legal processes; enforcement
- § 49Q. Service of process; proof of service
- § 49R. Discharge in bankruptcy
- § 49S. Severability; constitutionality
- § 49T. Interpretation and construction of uniform aircraft financial responsibility act
- § 50. Appointment of administrator for aeronautics as attorney for service of process
- § 51D. Municipal airports and air navigation facilities
- § 51E. Airport commissions for municipal airports; members; vacancies; airport managers
- § 51F. Leasing of land at airports
- § 51G. Acquisition of property to establish airport; eminent domain; purchase; lease
- § 51H. Charges or rentals for use of properties, facilities, installations; terms and conditions of contracts
- § 51I. Power of commission; expenditure of funds; contracts for maintenance, operation, construction and enlargement of airports
- § 51J. Rules and regulations; use of airports; safety of public
- § 51K. Federal funds; receipt by aeronautics commission; bids; contracts; loans in anticipation of funds
- § 51L. Contracts for construction, enlargement or improvement of airports by airport commission
- § 51M. Exclusive contracts, permits or licenses to transport persons for hire or to receive or deliver passengers at airports
- § 51N. Establishment, maintenance and operation of airport by municipalities as joint enterprise; contents of agreement; joint airport commission
- § 52. Partial unconstitutionality and invalidity of Secs. 35 to 51
- § 61. Logan Airport security zone; access; penalties
- § 62. Notice to police department regarding suspensions or revocations pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of Sec. 22, Secs. 22F, 22I, 24, 241/2, 24D, 24G or 24L
- § 63. Collection and maintenance of traffic stop data; use and storage of data; preparation of analysis and report; annual public report; public hearings