Massachusetts § 9B - Registration of vehicles; display of number plates; application of law

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9B — Registration of vehicles; display of number plates; application of law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9B. Registration of vehicles; display of number plates; application of law

Section 9B. The provisions of this chapter relative to the registration of motor vehicles and the display of number plates shall not apply to motor vehicles having registrations and displaying plates issued by the armed forces of the United States in foreign countries for vehicles owned by military personnel, but said exemption shall be in effect for a period of only thirty days after the owner thereof has entered the commonwealth for the purpose of traveling either to his place of residence or to a point of military duty nor shall this chapter apply to such registration and display of number plates on fire apparatus or marked police vehicles from any one of the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York providing that the state from which such fire apparatus or marked police vehicle comes does not require the registration of and the display of number plates on such apparatus or vehicle.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9B

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9B cover?

Section 9B ("Registration of vehicles; display of number plates; application of law") 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 § 9B?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 9B" (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?

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How does Massachusetts § 9B apply to my situation?

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