Massachusetts Traffic Laws
Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Massachusetts -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
- Massachusetts Driver's Manual
Drinking & Driving Violations
Driving while under influence (90 MGL section 24) Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License
Operation of motor vehicle without license (90 MGL section 10) Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance
Operating motor vehicle without liability policy, bond or security deposit (90 MGL section 34J) Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration
Operation of unregistered or improperly equipped motor vehicles (90 MGL section 9) Illegal U-Turn
Traffic control signs and devices (89 MGL section 9) Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run
Accident reports (90 MGL section 26) Mechanical Violations
Operation of unregistered or improperly equipped motor vehicles (90 MGL section 9) Reckless Driving
Law of the road (MGL chapter 89) Running a Red Light / Stop Sign
Traffic control signs and devices (89 MGL section 9) Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations
Seat belt use required (90 MGL section 13A)
Child passenger restraints (90 MGL section 7AA) Speeding
Speed limits (90 MGL section 17)
Speed limit: Massachusetts Turnpike (90 MGL section 17A) Unlawful Vehicle Modifications
Operation of unregistered or improperly equipped motor vehicles (90 MGL section 9)
