Massachusetts § 54C - Motor vehicle insurance

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 54C — Motor vehicle insurance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 54C. Motor vehicle insurance

Section 54C. Any company authorized to transact the kinds of business specified in the first or second clause, or in subdivision (b) of the sixth clause, of section forty-seven may insure against any loss of or damage to, or loss of use of, or mechanical failure or mechanical breakdown of motor vehicles other than motorboats, or aircraft, their fittings or contents, or against legal liability for loss or damage on account of injury to or death of any person or on account of any damage to property of another, arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of said vehicles or aircraft, provided it maintains a surplus to policyholders including any guaranty capital, of not less than six hundred thousand dollars.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 54C

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 54C cover?

Section 54C ("Motor vehicle insurance") 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 § 54C?

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