Massachusetts § 19E - Operation of motor vehicles and certain trailers and semi-trailers on Interstate and Defense Highways

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19E — Operation of motor vehicles and certain trailers and semi-trailers on Interstate and Defense Highways, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19E. Operation of motor vehicles and certain trailers and semi-trailers on Interstate and Defense Highways

Section 19E. Any provision of this chapter or of chapter eighty-five to the contrary notwithstanding, no motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or semi-trailer unit may be operated or permitted to operate on the System of Interstate and Defense Highways within this commonwealth with a gross vehicle weight or weight per axle such as would preclude the commonwealth from receiving federal highway aid funds under Title 23 of the United States Code.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19E cover?

Section 19E ("Operation of motor vehicles and certain trailers and semi-trailers on Interstate and Defense Highways") 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 § 19E?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 19E" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Massachusetts official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.

How does Massachusetts § 19E apply to my situation?

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