SECTION 1. Definitions

SECTION 1A. Registration of motor vehicles; liability insurance, failure to maintain; revocation of certificate of registration; exemptions; school buses

SECTION 1B. Motorized bicycles; operation regulations

SECTION 1C. Motorized bicycles and scooters; compliance with federal standards

SECTION 1D. Motorized bicycles; sales; number sticker or plate

SECTION 1E. Motorized scooters; operation regulations

SECTION 1F. Low-speed motor vehicles; express state highway and public way restrictions; additional municipality restrictions

SECTION 1G. Notice of disclosure required upon sale, lease or rental of low-speed motor vehicles

SECTION 1H. Registration of motor vehicles designed for operation on public ways but not capable of exceeding 40 miles per hour

SECTION 1I. 3–wheeled motor vehicle registered as motorcycle; qualification

SECTION 2. 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

SECTION 2A. Minors, application for registration of motor vehicle or trailer

SECTION 2B. Removal of registration upon transfer of ownership

SECTION 2C. Repealed, 1973, 925, Sec. 11

SECTION 2D. Temporary registration plates

SECTION 2E. Distinctive registration plates; Environmental Trust Fund; Child Care Quality Fund; 9/11 victims and military heroes funds; Boston Marathon tragedy funds

SECTION 2F. Distinctive registration plates; submission of applications; eligible organizations

SECTION 2G. Passenger plates for low-speed motor vehicles; fee

SECTION 2H. Certificates of registration and number plates for street rods, replica and other custom vehicles; determination of title year and make, model and model year

SECTION 2I. Registration prerequisites for certain custom vehicles; salvage inspection; state-assigned VIN; safety belts; air bags

SECTION 3. 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

SECTION 31/2. Commonwealth residency factors; access to information in nonpublic records; certification of facts; motor vehicle registration misrepresentations; penalties and fines

SECTION 3A. Appointment of registrar as attorney as result of acceptance of rights and privileges of Sec. 3 by non-resident

SECTION 3B. Appointment of registrar as attorney as result of operation of motor vehicle by any person

SECTION 3C. Service of process; notice of service; continuance

SECTION 3D. Appointment of registrar as result of application for registration or license to operate motor vehicle; service of process on registrar

SECTION 3E. Fee paid to registrar; records of registrar

SECTION 3F. Separability of Secs. 3A to 3E; effect of unconstitutionality

SECTION 3G. Security from nonresidents for damage caused by operation of motor vehicles; procedure; contents of motion

SECTION 4. Repealed, 1931, 142, Sec. 3

SECTION 5. General registrations; general registration number plates; eligibility

SECTION 5A. Application for general distinguishing mark for motor vehicles under control of military forces of commonwealth

SECTION 5B. Persons in military service; vehicles purchased in another state; registration

SECTION 6. Display of number plates; temporary number plates

SECTION 6A. Number plates for antique motor cars

SECTION 6B. One number plate; display

SECTION 6C. Return of number plates by repossessor; penalty

SECTION 7. Brakes, braking systems, mufflers, horns, lights, audible warning systems, and other equipment; compliance with safety standards; stickers and emblems

SECTION 7A. Rules and regulations for periodic inspections of motor vehicles; school buses; fees

SECTION 7B. Equipment and operation of school buses

SECTION 7C. Minimum standards for construction and equipment of school buses

SECTION 7D. Application of Sec. 7B; additional equipment

SECTION 7D1/2. Transportation of vocational school students; motor vehicle requirements; seat belts

SECTION 7E. Display of red or blue lights on vehicles; permits; revocation; violations

SECTION 7F. Repealed, 1973, 948, Sec. 5

SECTION 7G. Used brake drums; servicing, sale or grinding; prohibition

SECTION 7H. Brake linings; minimum safety standards

SECTION 7I. Emergency disaster service vehicles of charitable corporations; identification and equipment

SECTION 7J. Handlebars on motorcycles; rules and regulations; penalty

SECTION 7K. Tires; minimum safety standards; penalty

SECTION 7L. Standing in school buses; penalty

SECTION 7M. Retread or recapped tires; sale; marking quality

SECTION 7N. Voiding contracts of sale

SECTION 7N1/4. Express warranty by dealer of used motor vehicle; issuance; consumer's rights and remedies

SECTION 7N1/2. Defective or malfunctioning new motor vehicles; sale and repair or replacement

SECTION 7O. Motor vehicle pollutant control devices; removal

SECTION 7P. Height of motor vehicles; alteration restricted

SECTION 7Q. Tire tread depth regulations; compliance; operation of vehicle prohibited

SECTION 7R. Vehicle identification number; display in certain motor vehicles

SECTION 7R1/2. Dealers insignias, logos or plates; placement on motor vehicles; consent

SECTION 7S. Motorcycle sound emissions; definitions

SECTION 7T. Motorcycle sound levels; testing regulations

SECTION 7U. Motorcycles; maximum sound levels

SECTION 7V. Certificates of inspection; rules and regulations

SECTION 7W. Licensing of safety and emissions inspection facilities and technicians; rules and regulations; penalties; computerized communication system

SECTION 7X. Designation of referee stations

SECTION 7Y. Certification and training of inspectors; rules and regulations

SECTION 7Z. Entry on premises of inspection stations; examination of records

SECTION 7AA. Child passenger restraints; fine; violation as evidence in civil action

SECTION 7BB. Nullified by referendum by majority vote at the 1986 state election

SECTION 7CC. Transporting of special needs children

SECTION 8. Operator's licenses; applications; examinations

SECTION 8A. Operators of school buses; licensing; training; instructors

SECTION 8A1/2. Operators of school buses under Sec. 7D; licensing; exceptions

SECTION 8B. Learner's permits

SECTION 8C. Medical advisory board; standards of fitness for applicants for learner's permits or licenses

SECTION 8D. 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

SECTION 8E. 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

SECTION 8F. Repealed, 1980, 329, Sec. 57

SECTION 8G. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; lost, destroyed or mutilated cards; change of name; duplicate cards

SECTION 8H. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; fictitious, fraudulent, or altered cards; possession

SECTION 8I. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; description

SECTION 8J. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; change of address

SECTION 8K. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; cancellation

SECTION 8L. Voter registration agency

SECTION 8M. 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

SECTION 9. Operation of unregistered or improperly equipped motor vehicles, tractors, trailers, etc.

SECTION 9A. Safety glass; windshields, windows

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

SECTION 9C. Repair of tires on trucks, etc.

SECTION 9D. Windshields and windows obscured by nontransparent materials

SECTION 10. Operation of motor vehicle without license; members of armed forces; nonresidents; suspension or revocation of license

SECTION 10A. Repealed, 1953, 276

SECTION 11. Carrying certificate of registration and license; presentation after accident upon request

SECTION 12. 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

SECTION 12A. 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

SECTION 13. Safety precautions for proper operation and parking of vehicles and buses

SECTION 13A. Seat belt use required; exemptions; penalty

SECTION 13B. Composing, sending or reading of electronic messages while operating a motor vehicle prohibited; penalties

SECTION 13C. Amphibious sight-seeing vehicles; operation on public ways; penalties

SECTION 14. Precautions for safety of other travelers

SECTION 14A. Protection of blind pedestrians crossing or attempting to cross ways

SECTION 14B. Uniform stopping and turning signals on ways

SECTION 15. Precautions at railroad crossings

SECTION 16. Offensive or illegal operation of motor vehicles

SECTION 16A. Stopped motor vehicles; operation of engine; time limit; penalty

SECTION 16B. Idling of a motor vehicle engine on school property; penalties; adoption of regulations

SECTION 17. Speed limits

SECTION 17A. Speed limit; Massachusetts Turnpike

SECTION 17B. Drag racing; penalties

SECTION 17C. Establishment of 25-miles-per-hour speed limit in thickly settled or business district in city or town; violation

SECTION 18. Special regulations, speed and use of vehicles

SECTION 18A. Pedestrians, use of ways; rules and regulations; violations; notice

SECTION 18B. Establishment of designated safety zones for ways in city or town; violation

SECTION 19. Dimensions and weights of motor vehicles, trucks and trailers

SECTION 19A. Weight limitations for certain motor vehicles, semi-trailers, etc.; scales; penalties for violations

SECTION 19B. Repealed, 1967, 395, Sec. 2

SECTION 19C. Repealed, 1993, 305, Sec. 6

SECTION 19D. Permit stickers; issuance; application; certificate of gross vehicle weight rating; violations; penalties

SECTION 19E. Operation of motor vehicles and certain trailers and semi-trailers on Interstate and Defense Highways

SECTION 19F. Vehicles authorized to operate on national network

SECTION 19G. Vehicles authorized to operate on routes of reasonable access; safety evaluations

SECTION 19H. Repealed, 1991, 129, Sec. 11

SECTION 19I. Maximum width and weight limitations and minimum speed limits; exception for certain construction vehicles

SECTION 19J. Maximum vehicle widths, axle weights and minimum speed limits; exception for certain snow clearing duties

SECTION 19K. Hitching mechanism

SECTION 19L. Regulations to ensure compliance of interstate and intrastate motor carriers with federal and state laws; inspection of records; penalties

SECTION 20. Penalties and punishments

SECTION 20A. Parking regulations; violations; notice to appear; failure to appear; adjudication by mail

SECTION 20A1/2. Cities of Boston and Cambridge; parking violations; tags; appearance; failure to appear; adjudication by mail

SECTION 20B. Repealed, 1967, 405, Sec. 2

SECTION 20C. Nature of proceedings under Secs. 20A and 20A1/2; fines

SECTION 20D. Tampering or destruction of parking tags; penalty

SECTION 20E. Liability of lessors of motor vehicles for parking violations

SECTION 20F. Repealed, 1982, 586, Sec. 1

SECTION 20G. 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

SECTION 20H. Failure to pay required toll; Tobin Bridge; motor vehicle license renewals; registration of motor vehicles

SECTION 21. Arrest without warrant

SECTION 22. Suspension or revocation of certificate of registration or license; notice

SECTION 221/2. Suspension of right to operate based upon violation of Sec. 32E of chapter 94C

SECTION 22A. Suspension of operator's license or registration certificates, unsatisfied judgment; reinstatement of license

SECTION 22B. Abandonment of motor vehicles; penalties; non-criminal proceedings

SECTION 22C. Abandoned motor vehicles; removal and disposal

SECTION 22D. Suspension of license for automobile law violation; reinstatement

SECTION 22E. Abandoned vehicles; removal of parts; penalty

SECTION 22F. Habitual traffic offender; revocation of license; reinstatement

SECTION 22G. Littering; suspension of license

SECTION 22H. Safe transportation of animals

SECTION 22I. 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

SECTION 23. Operation of motor vehicle after suspension or revocation of license; concealment of identity of motor vehicle

SECTION 24. Driving while under influence of intoxicating liquor, etc.; second and subsequent offenses; punishment; treatment programs; reckless and unauthorized driving; failure to stop after collision

SECTION 241/2. 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

SECTION 24A. Use of motor vehicles in commission of felony, larceny or other crimes

SECTION 24B. 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

SECTION 24C. Repealed, 1966, 317, Sec. 1

SECTION 24D. Probation of persons convicted of driving under the influence; driver alcohol education program; alcohol treatment and rehabilitation programs; fees; indigents; gifts and grants; report

SECTION 24E. Dismissal of charges upon compliance with terms of probation; records; reports

SECTION 24F. Civil liability to owner for unauthorized use of motor vehicle

SECTION 24G. Homicide by motor vehicle; punishment

SECTION 24H. 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

SECTION 24I. Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles

SECTION 24J. Inquiry of defendant convicted of driving under influence of intoxicating liquors as to establishment serving alcohol

SECTION 24K. Chemical breath analysis; validity; testing procedures; report forms

SECTION 24L. Serious bodily injury by motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating substance; penalties

SECTION 24M. Training for law enforcement personnel regarding alcohol-related offenses; alcohol sensitive selective traffic enforcement program

SECTION 24N. Suspension of operator's license upon issuance of complaint; hearing

SECTION 24O. Statement to defendant regarding further violations

SECTION 24P. Minors; further violations; education and treatment programs

SECTION 24Q. Alcohol or drug assessment as condition for certain sentences imposed under chapter

SECTION 24R. Revocation for life of license or right to operate

SECTION 24S. Operation of motor vehicle on public way in violation of ignition interlock device license restriction; penalties

SECTION 24T. Tampering with ignition interlock device; penalties

SECTION 24U. Starting motor vehicle equipped with ignition interlock device for another person under a restricted license

SECTION 24V. Child endangerment while operating a motor vehicle or vessel under the influence; penalties; suspension of license

SECTION 24W. Forfeiture of motor vehicle owned by certain drunk driving offenders; procedure; Operating Under the Influence Deterrent Trust Fund

SECTION 24X. Cancellation of registration for motor vehicles owned by certain drunk driving offenders

SECTION 25. Refusal to submit to police officer

SECTION 26. Accident reports; supplemental report; penalty for violation

SECTION 26A. Licenses and learner's permits; reporting changes of name and address

SECTION 27. Court records; motor vehicle violations

SECTION 28. Appeals and hearings

SECTION 29. Deputy registrar, chief deputy registrar, etc.; appointment; duties; investigation of motor vehicle accidents; suspension or revocation of licenses

SECTION 29A. Repealed, 1961, 592, Sec. 2

SECTION 30. Records of registrar; certified copies; destruction

SECTION 30A. Computer terminals under control of registrar; restricted use

SECTION 30A1/2. Agreements with third party entities by registrar

SECTION 30B. Interstate compact; motor vehicle convictions

SECTION 31. Use and operation of motor vehicles or trailers; conduct of operators and chauffeurs; rules and regulations

SECTION 31A. Transportation by motor vehicle of personal property; rules and regulations

SECTION 32. Records; manufacturers and dealers of motor vehicles or trailers; garages and open air parking spaces

SECTION 32A. Restoration of original identifying number of motor vehicle; certificate

SECTION 32B. Repealed, 1934, 209, Sec. 2

SECTION 32C. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; registration of distance by mechanical devices; deception by lessor or lessee; leasing to intoxicated or unlicensed persons; redelivery

SECTION 32D. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; records

SECTION 32E. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; operation of vehicles or use of trailers; insurance coverage

SECTION 32F. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; fraud; violations; penalties

SECTION 32G. 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

SECTION 32G1/2. Advanced driver training program certification

SECTION 32H. Lessors of motorcycles; licensing

SECTION 32I. Repealed, 1991, 489, Sec. 16

SECTION 32J. Vehicles in fleet of car-sharing organization; display of registration plates

SECTION 33. Fees

SECTION 33A. Motor vehicles; certificates of registration; signatures

SECTION 33B. Traffic control signs, safety devices and improvements; installation and construction costs; high-accident locations; funding limits

SECTION 34. Disposition of fees

SECTION 341/2. Repealed, 2009, 25, Sec. 82

SECTION 34A. Definitions applicable to Secs. 34A to 34N

SECTION 34B. Certificates of insurance or surety companies; contents; copies

SECTION 34C. Single motor vehicle liability policy or bond covering several motor vehicles

SECTION 34D. Registration application; cash deposit in lieu of liability bond or policy; satisfaction of judgment

SECTION 34E. Receipt for and retention of cash or securities deposited

SECTION 34F. Notice to registrar upon service of writ or summons in action against depositor

SECTION 34G. Actions against surety company

SECTION 34H. Revocation of registration of motor vehicle upon notice of cancellation of motor vehicle liability policy or bond; notice to owner; new certificate

SECTION 34I. Records and books of registrar

SECTION 34J. Operating motor vehicle without liability policy, bond or security deposit

SECTION 34K. Cancellation of policies; notice

SECTION 34L. Repealed, 1968, 643, Sec. 6

SECTION 34M. Personal injury protection

SECTION 34N. Assigned claims plan

SECTION 34O. Property damage liability insurance or bonds

SECTION 34P. Notice to law enforcement officials; failure to provide or maintain liability policy, bond or deposit; seizure of registration plates

SECTION 34Q. Nonowner operators, hired motor vehicles; insurance coverage by endorsements

SECTION 34R. Estimate of cost of exterior repairs; notice

SECTION 35. Definitions applicable to Secs. 35 to 52

SECTION 35A. Structures within airport approaches; regulation of location and height

SECTION 35B. Structures within airport approaches; permits for erection or addition

SECTION 35C. Structures within airport approaches; application for permit; notice of denial; hearing

SECTION 35D. Structures within airport approaches; maintenance, repair or replacement; initial approval

SECTION 36 to 38. Repealed, 1946, 583, Sec. 2

SECTION 39. Aeronautics commission; powers; rules and regulations

SECTION 39A. Plan for development of airports and air navigation facilities

SECTION 39B. Certificate of approval; municipal airport site or restricted landing area; application; hearing; issuance

SECTION 39C. Reimbursement of towns and cities for airport construction; federal funds

SECTION 39D. Repealed, 1948, 637, Sec. 11

SECTION 39E. Engineering or technical services of commission to cities and towns

SECTION 39F. Reimbursement of city or town constructing, establishing or enlarging airport

SECTION 39G. Applicability of Secs. 35 to 52 to counties

SECTION 40. Purposes of aeronautics commission; discretionary powers of commission; enforcement of laws

SECTION 40A. Airport approach regulations by cities or towns

SECTION 40B. Reasonableness of airport approach regulations

SECTION 40C. Adoption, amendment or repeal of airport approach regulations; public hearing

SECTION 40D. Erection, replacement or alteration of structures or trees; variance

SECTION 40E. Administrative agency

SECTION 40F. Removal of structures erected in violation of regulations; trees; procedure

SECTION 40G. Protection of airport approaches; removal of structures and trees; compensation

SECTION 40H. Appeal by aggrieved corporations

SECTION 40I. Approval of regulations by commission

SECTION 41. Investigations or hearings; accidents

SECTION 42. Equitable jurisdiction of superior court

SECTION 43. Public inspection of copies of orders, rules and regulations

SECTION 44. Penalties

SECTION 45. Appeals

SECTION 46. Altitude of aircraft flights

SECTION 47. Federal pilot's license, permit or certificate

SECTION 48. Aircraft license, permit or certificate

SECTION 49. Registration of federal certificates; fees; exceptions

SECTION 49A. Retention of court records of cases involving violations of Secs. 35 to 52; abstracts

SECTION 49B. Definitions applicable to Secs. 49B to 49R

SECTION 49C. Administration and enforcement of Secs. 49B to 49R; hearings; judicial review

SECTION 49D. Accident reports; security; suspension of aircraft registration; waiver

SECTION 49E. Policy or bond of insurer or surety company

SECTION 49F. Restoration or renewal of registration or non-resident's operating privilege

SECTION 49G. Certificate of self-insurance

SECTION 49H. Certificate of registration or non-resident's operating privilege; allowance; suspension; notice

SECTION 49I. Security; form; limits; reduction or increase

SECTION 49J. Delivery and release of security

SECTION 49K. Commission; availability of information and material

SECTION 49L. Transfer of aircraft registration following suspension of owner's registration

SECTION 49M. Return of suspended registration certificate

SECTION 49N. Illegal operation of aircraft; failure to return suspended registration certificate

SECTION 49O. Application of Secs. 49B to 49R to certain aircraft

SECTION 49P. Availability of other legal processes; enforcement

SECTION 49Q. Service of process; proof of service

SECTION 49R. Discharge in bankruptcy

SECTION 49S. Severability; constitutionality

SECTION 49T. Interpretation and construction of uniform aircraft financial responsibility act

SECTION 50. Appointment of administrator for aeronautics as attorney for service of process

SECTION 50A to 50L. Inoperative February 17, 1959 upon title vesting in the Massachusetts Port Authority. See 1956, 465, Sec. 32; 1958, 599, Sec. 12

SECTION 51. Repealed, 1946, 613, Sec. 1

SECTION 51A to 51C. Repealed, 1948, 637, Sec. 11

SECTION 51D. Municipal airports and air navigation facilities

SECTION 51E. Airport commissions for municipal airports; members; vacancies; airport managers

SECTION 51F. Leasing of land at airports

SECTION 51G. Acquisition of property to establish airport; eminent domain; purchase; lease

SECTION 51H. Charges or rentals for use of properties, facilities, installations; terms and conditions of contracts

SECTION 51I. Power of commission; expenditure of funds; contracts for maintenance, operation, construction and enlargement of airports

SECTION 51J. Rules and regulations; use of airports; safety of public

SECTION 51K. Federal funds; receipt by aeronautics commission; bids; contracts; loans in anticipation of funds

SECTION 51L. Contracts for construction, enlargement or improvement of airports by airport commission

SECTION 51M. Exclusive contracts, permits or licenses to transport persons for hire or to receive or deliver passengers at airports

SECTION 51N. Establishment, maintenance and operation of airport by municipalities as joint enterprise; contents of agreement; joint airport commission

SECTION 52. Partial unconstitutionality and invalidity of Secs. 35 to 51

SECTION 53 to 60. Repealed, 1935, 418, Sec. 2

SECTION 61. Logan Airport security zone; access; penalties

SECTION 62. 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

SECTION 32E1/2. Rental agreements; collision damage waivers; notices; exclusions; penalties

SECTION 32E3/4. Rental agreements; separately stated surcharges, fees or charges; vehicle license cost recovery fee