Massachusetts § 163A - Track motor cars; windshield with cleaning device and canopy
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 163A — Track motor cars; windshield with cleaning device and canopy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 163A. Track motor cars; windshield with cleaning device and canopy
Section 163A. Every railroad corporation shall equip each of the track motor cars operated by it with a windshield and a device for cleaning such windshield, which device shall be maintained in good order and shall be so constructed as to be controlled and operated by the operator of said track motor car; and a canopy or top of such construction as to adequately protect the occupants of such cars from rain, snow and inclement weather.
It shall be unlawful for any railroad corporation to operate any track motor car unless it is equipped with a windshield and canopy or top as provided in this section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 163A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 163A cover?
Section 163A ("Track motor cars; windshield with cleaning device and canopy") 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 § 163A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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