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Registration of Motor Vehicles; Liability Insurance, Failure to Maintain; Revocation of Certificate of Registration; Exemptions; School Buses

Motorized Bicycles; Operation Regulations

Motorized Bicycles and Scooters; Compliance With Federal Standards

Motorized Bicycles; Sales; Number Sticker or Plate

Motorized Scooters; Operation Regulations

Low-Speed Motor Vehicles; Express State Highway and Public Way Restrictions; Additional Municipality Restrictions

Notice of Disclosure Required Upon Sale, Lease or Rental of Low-Speed Motor Vehicles

Registration of Motor Vehicles Designed for Operation on Public Ways but Not Capable of Exceeding 40 Miles per Hour

3–wheeled Motor Vehicle Registered as Motorcycle; Qualification

Registration of Motor Vehicles and Trailers; Applications; Reciprocal State Agreements; Transfer of Ownership; Plates; Fraud or Misrepresentation; Penalties; License Plate Retention Program for Deployed Residents

Minors, Application for Registration of Motor Vehicle or Trailer

Removal of Registration Upon Transfer of Ownership

Repealed, 1973, 925, Sec. 11

Temporary Registration Plates

Distinctive Registration Plates; Environmental Trust Fund; Child Care Quality Fund; 9/11 Victims and Military Heroes Funds; Boston Marathon Tragedy Funds

Distinctive Registration Plates; Submission of Applications; Eligible Organizations

Passenger Plates for Low-Speed Motor Vehicles; Fee

Certificates of Registration and Number Plates for Street Rods, Replica and Other Custom Vehicles; Determination of Title Year and Make, Model and Model Year

Registration Prerequisites for Certain Custom Vehicles; Salvage Inspection; State-Assigned Vin; Safety Belts; Air Bags

Operation of Motor Vehicles Owned by Non-Residents; Liability Insurance; Vehicles Used in Connection With Place of Business; Suspension or Revocation of Right to Operate Vehicle; Registration

Appointment of Registrar as Attorney as Result of Acceptance of Rights and Privileges of Sec. 3 by Non-Resident

Appointment of Registrar as Attorney as Result of Operation of Motor Vehicle by Any Person

Service of Process; Notice of Service; Continuance

Appointment of Registrar as Result of Application for Registration or License to Operate Motor Vehicle; Service of Process on Registrar

Fee Paid to Registrar; Records of Registrar

Separability of Secs. 3a to 3e; Effect of Unconstitutionality

Security From Nonresidents for Damage Caused by Operation of Motor Vehicles; Procedure; Contents of Motion

Repealed, 1931, 142, Sec. 3

General Registrations; General Registration Number Plates; Eligibility

Application for General Distinguishing Mark for Motor Vehicles Under Control of Military Forces of Commonwealth

Persons in Military Service; Vehicles Purchased in Another State; Registration

Display of Number Plates; Temporary Number Plates

Number Plates for Antique Motor Cars

One Number Plate; Display

Return of Number Plates by Repossessor; Penalty

Brakes, Braking Systems, Mufflers, Horns, Lights, Audible Warning Systems, and Other Equipment; Compliance With Safety Standards; Stickers and Emblems

Rules and Regulations for Periodic Inspections of Motor Vehicles; School Buses; Fees

Child Passenger Restraints; Fine; Violation as Evidence in Civil Action

Equipment and Operation of School Buses

Nullified by Referendum by Majority Vote at the 1986 State Election

Minimum Standards for Construction and Equipment of School Buses

Transporting of Special Needs Children

Application of Sec. 7b; Additional Equipment

Transportation of Vocational School Students; Motor Vehicle Requirements; Seat Belts

Display of Red or Blue Lights on Vehicles; Permits; Revocation; Violations

Repealed, 1973, 948, Sec. 5

Used Brake Drums; Servicing, Sale or Grinding; Prohibition

Brake Linings; Minimum Safety Standards

Emergency Disaster Service Vehicles of Charitable Corporations; Identification and Equipment

Handlebars on Motorcycles; Rules and Regulations; Penalty

Tires; Minimum Safety Standards; Penalty

Standing in School Buses; Penalty

Retread or Recapped Tires; Sale; Marking Quality

Voiding Contracts of Sale

Defective or Malfunctioning New Motor Vehicles; Sale and Repair or Replacement

Express Warranty by Dealer of Used Motor Vehicle; Issuance; Consumer's Rights and Remedies

Motor Vehicle Pollutant Control Devices; Removal

Height of Motor Vehicles; Alteration Restricted

Tire Tread Depth Regulations; Compliance; Operation of Vehicle Prohibited

Vehicle Identification Number; Display in Certain Motor Vehicles

Dealers Insignias, Logos or Plates; Placement on Motor Vehicles; Consent

Motorcycle Sound Emissions; Definitions

Motorcycle Sound Levels; Testing Regulations

Motorcycles; Maximum Sound Levels

Certificates of Inspection; Rules and Regulations

Licensing of Safety and Emissions Inspection Facilities and Technicians; Rules and Regulations; Penalties; Computerized Communication System

Designation of Referee Stations

Certification and Training of Inspectors; Rules and Regulations

Entry on Premises of Inspection Stations; Examination of Records

Operator's Licenses; Applications; Examinations

Operators of School Buses; Licensing; Training; Instructors

Operators of School Buses Under Sec. 7d; Licensing; Exceptions

Learner's Permits

Medical Advisory Board; Standards of Fitness for Applicants for Learner's Permits or Licenses

Donor Registry and Anatomical Gift Act; Information to Be Included With Notice of License and Registration Renewal; Symbol on License; Charitable Donations; Liability of Government Employees; Transmission of Information to Organ Procurement Organizations; Educational Materials

Identification Cards for Persons Not Possessing Motor Vehicle Licenses; Application; Real Id–compliance; Fee; Organ Donor Status; Provision of Donor Information to Eye and Tissue Banks; Expiration

Repealed, 1980, 329, Sec. 57

Identification Cards for Persons Not Possessing Motor Vehicle Licenses; Lost, Destroyed or Mutilated Cards; Change of Name; Duplicate Cards

Identification Cards for Persons Not Possessing Motor Vehicle Licenses; Fictitious, Fraudulent, or Altered Cards; Possession

Identification Cards for Persons Not Possessing Motor Vehicle Licenses; Description

Identification Cards for Persons Not Possessing Motor Vehicle Licenses; Change of Address

Identification Cards for Persons Not Possessing Motor Vehicle Licenses; Cancellation

Voter Registration Agency

Use of Mobile Telephone, Hands-Free Mobile Telephone or Mobile Electronic Device by Person Under 18 Years of Age While Operating Motor Vehicle Prohibited; Penalties;affirmative Defenses

Operation of Unregistered or Improperly Equipped Motor Vehicles, Tractors, Trailers, Etc.

Safety Glass; Windshields, Windows

Registration of Vehicles; Display of Number Plates; Application of Law

Repair of Tires on Trucks, Etc.

Windshields and Windows Obscured by Nontransparent Materials

Operation of Motor Vehicle Without License; Members of Armed Forces; Nonresidents; Suspension or Revocation of License

Repealed, 1953, 276

Carrying Certificate of Registration and License; Presentation After Accident Upon Request

Employing Unlicensed Motor Vehicle Operator; Permitting Person With Suspended or Revoked License to Operate Motor Vehicle; Permitting Person With Ignition Interlock Devise License Restriction to Operate Motor Vehicle Without Devise; Penalties

Use of Mobile Telephone, Hands-Free Mobile Telephone or Other Mobile Electronic Device by Operator of Vehicle or Vessel Used in Public Transportation Prohibited; Penalties; Affirmative Defenses

Safety Precautions for Proper Operation and Parking of Vehicles and Buses

Seat Belt Use Required; Exemptions; Penalty

Composing, Sending or Reading of Electronic Messages While Operating a Motor Vehicle Prohibited; Penalties

Amphibious Sight-Seeing Vehicles; Operation on Public Ways; Penalties

Precautions for Safety of Other Travelers

Protection of Blind Pedestrians Crossing or Attempting to Cross Ways

Uniform Stopping and Turning Signals on Ways

Precautions at Railroad Crossings

Offensive or Illegal Operation of Motor Vehicles

Stopped Motor Vehicles; Operation of Engine; Time Limit; Penalty

Idling of a Motor Vehicle Engine on School Property; Penalties; Adoption of Regulations

Speed Limits

Speed Limit; Massachusetts Turnpike

Drag Racing; Penalties

Establishment of 25-Miles-per-Hour Speed Limit in Thickly Settled or Business District in City or Town; Violation

Special Regulations, Speed and Use of Vehicles

Pedestrians, Use of Ways; Rules and Regulations; Violations; Notice

Establishment of Designated Safety Zones for Ways in City or Town; Violation

Dimensions and Weights of Motor Vehicles, Trucks and Trailers

Weight Limitations for Certain Motor Vehicles, Semi-Trailers, etc.; Scales; Penalties for Violations

Repealed, 1967, 395, Sec. 2

Repealed, 1993, 305, Sec. 6

Permit Stickers; Issuance; Application; Certificate of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating; Violations; Penalties

Operation of Motor Vehicles and Certain Trailers and Semi-Trailers on Interstate and Defense Highways

Vehicles Authorized to Operate on National Network

Vehicles Authorized to Operate on Routes of Reasonable Access; Safety Evaluations

Repealed, 1991, 129, Sec. 11

Maximum Width and Weight Limitations and Minimum Speed Limits; Exception for Certain Construction Vehicles

Maximum Vehicle Widths, Axle Weights and Minimum Speed Limits; Exception for Certain Snow Clearing Duties

Hitching Mechanism

Regulations to Ensure Compliance of Interstate and Intrastate Motor Carriers With Federal and State Laws; Inspection of Records; Penalties

Penalties and Punishments

Parking Regulations; Violations; Notice to Appear; Failure to Appear; Adjudication by Mail

Cities of Boston and Cambridge; Parking Violations; Tags; Appearance; Failure to Appear; Adjudication by Mail

Repealed, 1967, 405, Sec. 2

Nature of Proceedings Under Secs. 20a and 20a1/2; Fines

Tampering or Destruction of Parking Tags; Penalty

Liability of Lessors of Motor Vehicles for Parking Violations

Repealed, 1982, 586, Sec. 1

Failure to Appear in Accordance With Notice Issued Pursuant to Department of Transportation Regulation; Failure to Pay Violation; Motor Vehicle License Renewals; Registration of Motor Vehicles

Failure to Pay Required Toll; Tobin Bridge; Motor Vehicle License Renewals; Registration of Motor Vehicles

Arrest Without Warrant

Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Registration or License; Notice

Suspension of Operator's License or Registration Certificates, Unsatisfied Judgment; Reinstatement of License

Abandonment of Motor Vehicles; Penalties; Non-Criminal Proceedings

Abandoned Motor Vehicles; Removal and Disposal

Suspension of License for Automobile Law Violation; Reinstatement

Abandoned Vehicles; Removal of Parts; Penalty

Habitual Traffic Offender; Revocation of License; Reinstatement

Littering; Suspension of License

Safe Transportation of Animals

Suspension of License Upon Report of Health Care Provider or Law Enforcement Officer of Operator's Cognitive or Functional Impairment or Incapability to Operate Motor Vehicle Safely; Contents of Report; Immunity From Liability; Review by Registrar; Confidentiality of Report

Operation of Motor Vehicle After Suspension or Revocation of License; Concealment of Identity of Motor Vehicle

Driving While Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor, etc.; Second and Subsequent Offenses; Punishment; Treatment Programs; Reckless and Unauthorized Driving; Failure to Stop After Collision

Use of Motor Vehicles in Commission of Felony, Larceny or Other Crimes

Stealing, Forging or Other Falsification of Learner's Permit, Operator's License, Disability Placard Certificate of Registration or Inspection Sticker; Use or Possession; Penalties; Suspension and Reinstatement of License or Right to Operate Motor Vehicle

Repealed, 1966, 317, Sec. 1

Probation of Persons Convicted of Driving Under the Influence; Driver Alcohol Education Program; Alcohol Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs; Fees; Indigents; Gifts and Grants; Report

Dismissal of Charges Upon Compliance With Terms of Probation; Records; Reports

Civil Liability to Owner for Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

Homicide by Motor Vehicle; Punishment

Removal of Abandoned or Stolen Vehicles From Public Places; Towing Vehicles; Machines That Crush, Mutilate or Destroy Vehicles; Salvage or Junk Yard Owners or Agents

Possession of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicles

Inquiry of Defendant Convicted of Driving Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquors as to Establishment Serving Alcohol

Chemical Breath Analysis; Validity; Testing Procedures; Report Forms

Serious Bodily Injury by Motor Vehicle While Under Influence of Intoxicating Substance; Penalties

Training for Law Enforcement Personnel Regarding Alcohol-Related Offenses; Alcohol Sensitive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program

Suspension of Operator's License Upon Issuance of Complaint; Hearing

Statement to Defendant Regarding Further Violations

Minors; Further Violations; Education and Treatment Programs

Alcohol or Drug Assessment as Condition for Certain Sentences Imposed Under Chapter

Revocation for Life of License or Right to Operate

Operation of Motor Vehicle on Public Way in Violation of Ignition Interlock Device License Restriction; Penalties

Tampering With Ignition Interlock Device; Penalties

Starting Motor Vehicle Equipped With Ignition Interlock Device for Another Person Under a Restricted License

Child Endangerment While Operating a Motor Vehicle or Vessel Under the Influence; Penalties; Suspension of License

Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle Owned by Certain Drunk Driving Offenders; Procedure; Operating Under the Influence Deterrent Trust Fund

Cancellation of Registration for Motor Vehicles Owned by Certain Drunk Driving Offenders

Refusal to Submit to Police Officer

Accident Reports; Supplemental Report; Penalty for Violation

Licenses and Learner's Permits; Reporting Changes of Name and Address

Court Records; Motor Vehicle Violations

Appeals and Hearings

Deputy Registrar, Chief Deputy Registrar, etc.; Appointment; Duties; Investigation of Motor Vehicle Accidents; Suspension or Revocation of Licenses

Repealed, 1961, 592, Sec. 2

Records of Registrar; Certified Copies; Destruction

Computer Terminals Under Control of Registrar; Restricted Use

Agreements With Third Party Entities by Registrar

Interstate Compact; Motor Vehicle Convictions

Use and Operation of Motor Vehicles or Trailers; Conduct of Operators and Chauffeurs; Rules and Regulations

Commonwealth Residency Factors; Access to Information in Nonpublic Records; Certification of Facts; Motor Vehicle Registration Misrepresentations; Penalties and Fines

Transportation by Motor Vehicle of Personal Property; Rules and Regulations

Records; Manufacturers and Dealers of Motor Vehicles or Trailers; Garages and Open Air Parking Spaces

Restoration of Original Identifying Number of Motor Vehicle; Certificate

Repealed, 1934, 209, Sec. 2

Leasing Motor Vehicles on Mileage Basis; Registration of Distance by Mechanical Devices; Deception by Lessor or Lessee; Leasing to Intoxicated or Unlicensed Persons; Redelivery

Leasing Motor Vehicles on Mileage Basis; Records

Leasing Motor Vehicles on Mileage Basis; Operation of Vehicles or Use of Trailers; Insurance Coverage

Rental Agreements; Collision Damage Waivers; Notices; Exclusions; Penalties

Rental Agreements; Separately Stated Surcharges, Fees or Charges; Vehicle License Cost Recovery Fee

Leasing Motor Vehicles on Mileage Basis; Fraud; Violations; Penalties

Instruction for Hire in Operation of Motor Vehicles; Driver School; Licensing; Application; Fees; Qualifications of Applicant; Suspension or Revocation of License or Instructor's Certificate; Procedures

Advanced Driver Training Program Certification

Lessors of Motorcycles; Licensing

Repealed, 1991, 489, Sec. 16

Vehicles in Fleet of Car-Sharing Organization; Display of Registration Plates

Fees

Motor Vehicles; Certificates of Registration; Signatures

Traffic Control Signs, Safety Devices and Improvements; Installation and Construction Costs; High-Accident Locations; Funding Limits

Disposition of Fees

Definitions Applicable to Secs. 34a to 34n

Certificates of Insurance or Surety Companies; Contents; Copies

Single Motor Vehicle Liability Policy or Bond Covering Several Motor Vehicles

Registration Application; Cash Deposit in Lieu of Liability Bond or Policy; Satisfaction of Judgment

Receipt for and Retention of Cash or Securities Deposited

Notice to Registrar Upon Service of Writ or Summons in Action Against Depositor

Actions Against Surety Company

Revocation of Registration of Motor Vehicle Upon Notice of Cancellation of Motor Vehicle Liability Policy or Bond; Notice to Owner; New Certificate

Records and Books of Registrar

Operating Motor Vehicle Without Liability Policy, Bond or Security Deposit

Cancellation of Policies; Notice

Repealed, 1968, 643, Sec. 6

Personal Injury Protection

Assigned Claims Plan

Property Damage Liability Insurance or Bonds

Notice to Law Enforcement Officials; Failure to Provide or Maintain Liability Policy, Bond or Deposit; Seizure of Registration Plates

Nonowner Operators, Hired Motor Vehicles; Insurance Coverage by Endorsements

Estimate of Cost of Exterior Repairs; Notice

Definitions Applicable to Secs. 35 to 52

Structures Within Airport Approaches; Regulation of Location and Height

Structures Within Airport Approaches; Permits for Erection or Addition

Structures Within Airport Approaches; Application for Permit; Notice of Denial; Hearing

Structures Within Airport Approaches; Maintenance, Repair or Replacement; Initial Approval

To 38 - Repealed, 1946, 583, Sec. 2

Aeronautics Commission; Powers; Rules and Regulations

Plan for Development of Airports and Air Navigation Facilities

Certificate of Approval; Municipal Airport Site or Restricted Landing Area; Application; Hearing; Issuance

Reimbursement of Towns and Cities for Airport Construction; Federal Funds

Repealed, 1948, 637, Sec. 11

Engineering or Technical Services of Commission to Cities and Towns

Reimbursement of City or Town Constructing, Establishing or Enlarging Airport

Applicability of Secs. 35 to 52 to Counties

Purposes of Aeronautics Commission; Discretionary Powers of Commission; Enforcement of Laws

Airport Approach Regulations by Cities or Towns

Reasonableness of Airport Approach Regulations

Adoption, Amendment or Repeal of Airport Approach Regulations; Public Hearing

Erection, Replacement or Alteration of Structures or Trees; Variance

Administrative Agency

Removal of Structures Erected in Violation of Regulations; Trees; Procedure

Protection of Airport Approaches; Removal of Structures and Trees; Compensation

Appeal by Aggrieved Corporations

Approval of Regulations by Commission

Investigations or Hearings; Accidents

Equitable Jurisdiction of Superior Court

Public Inspection of Copies of Orders, Rules and Regulations

Penalties

Appeals

Altitude of Aircraft Flights

Federal Pilot's License, Permit or Certificate

Aircraft License, Permit or Certificate

Registration of Federal Certificates; Fees; Exceptions

Retention of Court Records of Cases Involving Violations of Secs. 35 to 52; Abstracts

Definitions Applicable to Secs. 49b to 49r

Administration and Enforcement of Secs. 49b to 49r; Hearings; Judicial Review

Accident Reports; Security; Suspension of Aircraft Registration; Waiver

Policy or Bond of Insurer or Surety Company

Restoration or Renewal of Registration or Non-Resident's Operating Privilege

Certificate of Self-Insurance

Certificate of Registration or Non-Resident's Operating Privilege; Allowance; Suspension; Notice

Security; Form; Limits; Reduction or Increase

Delivery and Release of Security

Commission; Availability of Information and Material

Transfer of Aircraft Registration Following Suspension of Owner's Registration

Return of Suspended Registration Certificate

Illegal Operation of Aircraft; Failure to Return Suspended Registration Certificate

Application of Secs. 49b to 49r to Certain Aircraft

Availability of Other Legal Processes; Enforcement

Service of Process; Proof of Service

Discharge in Bankruptcy

Severability; Constitutionality

Interpretation and Construction of Uniform Aircraft Financial Responsibility Act

Appointment of Administrator for Aeronautics as Attorney for Service of Process

To 50l - Inoperative February 17, 1959 Upon Title Vesting in the Massachusetts Port Authority. See 1956, 465, Sec. 32; 1958, 599, Sec. 12

Repealed, 1946, 613, Sec. 1

To 51c - Repealed, 1948, 637, Sec. 11

Municipal Airports and Air Navigation Facilities

Airport Commissions for Municipal Airports; Members; Vacancies; Airport Managers

Leasing of Land at Airports

Acquisition of Property to Establish Airport; Eminent Domain; Purchase; Lease

Charges or Rentals for Use of Properties, Facilities, Installations; Terms and Conditions of Contracts

Power of Commission; Expenditure of Funds; Contracts for Maintenance, Operation, Construction and Enlargement of Airports

Rules and Regulations; Use of Airports; Safety of Public

Federal Funds; Receipt by Aeronautics Commission; Bids; Contracts; Loans in Anticipation of Funds

Contracts for Construction, Enlargement or Improvement of Airports by Airport Commission

Exclusive Contracts, Permits or Licenses to Transport Persons for Hire or to Receive or Deliver Passengers at Airports

Establishment, Maintenance and Operation of Airport by Municipalities as Joint Enterprise; Contents of Agreement; Joint Airport Commission

Partial Unconstitutionality and Invalidity of Secs. 35 to 51

To 60 - Repealed, 1935, 418, Sec. 2

Logan Airport Security Zone; Access; Penalties

Notice to Police Department Regarding Suspensions or Revocations Pursuant to Subsection (A) or (B) of Sec. 22, Secs. 22f, 22i, 24, 241/2, 24d, 24g or 24l

Collection and Maintenance of Traffic Stop Data; Use and Storage of Data; Preparation of Analysis and Report; Annual Public Report; Public Hearings

Suspension of Right to Operate Based Upon Violation of Sec. 32e of Chapter 94c

Ignition Interlock Device License Restriction; Revocation of License for Failure to Install or Maintain Device; Revocation of License for Attempt to Operate Motor Vehicle With Elevated Blood Alcohol Level

Repealed, 2009, 25, Sec. 82