Massachusetts § 9A - Safety glass; windshields, windows
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9A — Safety glass; windshields, windows, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9A. Safety glass; windshields, windows
Section 9A. No person shall operate any motor vehicle, and the owner or custodian of a motor vehicle shall not permit the same to be operated with partitions, doors, windows or windshields of glass unless such glass is of a type known as safety glass. The term ''safety glass'', as used herein, shall include any glass designed to minimize the likelihood of personal injury from its breaking or scattering when broken. This section shall not apply to motor vehicles manufactured prior to January first, nineteen hundred and thirty-six.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9A cover?
Section 9A ("Safety glass; windshields, windows") 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 § 9A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 9A apply to my situation?
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