Massachusetts § 20 - Regulation of speed on county bridges

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 20 — Regulation of speed on county bridges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 20. Regulation of speed on county bridges

Section 20. The county commissioners may establish by-laws regulating the speed at which persons may ride or drive over any bridge in their county which has cost not less than one thousand dollars and which was constructed or is maintained in whole or in part by said county, except bridges controlled by the commonwealth, and may affix penalties not exceeding two dollars for a breach thereof.

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

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 20 cover?

Section 20 ("Regulation of speed on county bridges") 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.

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