2006 Massachusetts Code - CHAPTER 90. — MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT.

• Chapter 90 — Section 1. Definitions.
• Chapter 90 — Section 1A. Registration of motor vehicles; liability insurance, certificate accompanying application, failure to maintain; revocation of certificate of registration; exemptions; school buses.
• Chapter 90 — Section 1B. Motorized bicycles; operation regulations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 1C. Motorized bicycles; compliance with federal standards.
• Chapter 90 — Section 1D. Motorized bicycles; sales; number sticker or plate.
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• Chapter 90 — Section 2A Minors, application for registration of motor vehicle or trailer.
• Chapter 90 — Section 2B. Removal of registration upon transfer of ownership.
• Chapter 90 — Section 2C. Repealed, 1973, 925, Sec. 11.
• Chapter 90 — Section 2D. Temporary registration plates.
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• Chapter 90 — Section 3. Operation of motor vehicles owned by non-residents; limitation; liability insurance; vehicles used in connection with place of business; suspension or revocation of right to operate vehicle; registration.
• Chapter 90: Section 3 1/2 Commonwealth residency factors; access to information in nonpublic records; certification of facts; motor vehicle registration misrepresentations; penalties and fines
• Chapter 90 — Section 3A. Appointment of registrar as attorney as result of acceptance of rights and privileges of sec. 3 by non-resident.
• Chapter 90 — Section 3B. Appointment of registrar as attorney as result of operation of motor vehicle by any person.
• Chapter 90 — Section 3C. Service of process; notice of service; continuance.
• Chapter 90 — Section 3D. Appointment of registrar as result of application for registration or license to operate motor vehicle; service of process on registrar.
• Chapter 90 — Section 3E. Fee paid to registrar; records of registrar.
• Chapter 90 — Section 3F. Separability of secs. 3A—3E; effect of unconstitutionality.
• Chapter 90 — Section 3G. Security from nonresidents for damage caused by operation of motor vehicles; procedure; contents of motion.
• Chapter 90 — Section 4. Repealed, 1931, 142, Sec. 3.
• Chapter 90 — Section 5 General registrations; general registration number plates; eligibility
• Chapter 90 — Section 5A. Application for general distinguishing mark for motor vehicles under control of military forces of commonwealth.
• Chapter 90 — Section 5B. Persons in military service; vehicles purchased in another state; registration.
• Chapter 90 — Section 6. Display of number plates; temporary number plates.
• Chapter 90 — Section 6A. Number plates for antique motor cars.
• Chapter 90 — Section 6B. One number plate; display.
• Chapter 90 — Section 6C. Return of number plates by repossessor; penalty.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7. Brakes, braking systems, mufflers, horns, lights, audible warning systems, and other equipment; compliance with safety standards; stickers and emblems.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7A. Rules and regulations for periodic inspections of motor vehicles; school buses; fees.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7B. Equipment and operation of school buses.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7C. Minimum standards for construction and equipment of school buses.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7D. Application of sec. 7B; additional equipment.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7D½. Transportation of vocational school students; motor vehicle requirements; seat belts.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7E. Display of red or blue lights on vehicles; permits; revocation; violations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7F. Repealed, 1973, 948, Sec. 5.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7G. Used brake drums; servicing, sale or grinding; prohibition.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7H. Brake linings; minimum safety standards.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7I. Emergency disaster service vehicles of charitable corporations; identification and equipment.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7J. Handlebars on motorcycles; rules and regulations; penalty.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7K. Tires; minimum safety standards; penalty.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7L. Standing in school buses; penalty.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7M. Retread or recapped tires; sale; marking quality.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7N. Voiding contracts of sale.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7N¼. Express warranty by dealer of used motor vehicle; issuance; consumer's rights and remedies.
• Section 7N½. Defective or malfunctioning new motor vehicles; sale and repair or replacement.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7O. Motor vehicle pollutant control devices; removal.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7P. Height of motor vehicles; alteration restricted.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7Q. Tire tread depth regulations; compliance; operation of vehicle prohibited.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7R. Vehicle identification number; display in certain motor vehicles.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7R½. Dealers insignias, logos or plates; placement on motor vehicles; consent.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7S. Motorcycle sound emissions; definitions.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7T. Motorcycle sound levels; testing regulations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7U. Motorcycles; maximum sound levels.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7V. Certificates of inspection; rules and regulations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7W. Licensing of emissions repair facilities and technicians; rules and regulations; penalties; computerized communication system.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7X. Designation of referee stations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7Y. Certification and training of inspectors; rules and regulations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7Z. Entry on premises of inspection stations; examination of records.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7AA. Child passenger restraints; fine; violation as evidence in civil action.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7BB. Nullified by referendum by majority vote at the 1986 state election.
• Chapter 90 — Section 7CC. Transporting of special needs children.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8. Operator's licenses; applications; examinations.
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• Chapter 90 — Section 8B. Learner's permits.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8C. Medical advisory board; standards of fitness for applicants for learner's permits or licenses.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8D. Anatomical gifts; license renewal; donor cards; liability of registrar; availability of donor names to organ procurement organizations; driver training; education material.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8E. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; application; fee.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8F. Repealed, 1980, 329, Sec. 57.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8G. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; lost, destroyed or mutilated cards; change of name; duplicate cards.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8H. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; fictitious, fraudulent, or altered cards; possession.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8I. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; description.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8J. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; change of address.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8K. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; cancellation.
• Chapter 90 — Section 8L. Voter registration agency.
• Chapter 90 — Section 9. Operation of unregistered or improperly equipped motor vehicles, tractors, trailers, etc.
• Chapter 90 — Section 9A. Safety glass; windshields, windows.
• Chapter 90 — Section 9B. Registration of vehicles; display of number plates; application of law.
• Chapter 90 — Section 9C. Repair of tires on trucks, etc.
• Chapter 90 — Section 9D. Windshields and windows obscured by nontransparent materials.
• Chapter 90 — Section 10. Operation of motor vehicle without license; members of armed forces; nonresidents; suspension or revocation of license.
• Chapter 90 — Section 10A. Repealed, 1953, 276.
• Chapter 90 — Section 11. Carrying of certificate of registration and license; presentation after accident upon request.
• Chapter 90 — Section 12. Employing or allowing unlicensed operator to operate motor vehicle.
• Chapter 90 — Section 13. Safety precautions for proper operation and parking of vehicles and buses.
• Chapter 90 — Section 13A. Seat belt use required; exemptions; penalty.
• Chapter 90 — Section 14. Precautions for safety of other travelers.
• Chapter 90 — Section 14A. Protection of blind pedestrians crossing or attempting to cross ways.
• Chapter 90 — Section 14B. Uniform stopping and turning signals on ways.
• Chapter 90 — Section 15. Precautions at railroad crossings.
• Chapter 90 — Section 16. Offensive or illegal operation of motor vehicles.
• Chapter 90 — Section 16A. Stopped motor vehicles; operation of engine; time limit; penalty.
• Chapter 90 — Section 17. Speed limits.
• Chapter 90 — Section 17A. Speed limit; Massachusetts Turnpike.
• Chapter 90 — Section 17B. Drag racing; penalties.
• Chapter 90 — Section 18. Special regulations, speed and use of vehicles.
• Chapter 90 — Section 18A. Pedestrians, use of ways; rules and regulations; violations; notice.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19. Dimensions and weights of motor vehicles, trucks and trailers.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19A. Weight limitations for certain motor vehicles, semi-trailers, etc.; scales; penalties for violations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19B. Repealed, 1967, 395, Sec. 2.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19C. Repealed, 1993, 305, Sec. 6.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19D. Permit stickers; issuance; application; certificate of gross vehicle weight rating; violations; penalties.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19E. Operation of certain motor vehicles, semi-trailers, etc. on interstate and defense highways.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19F. Vehicles authorized to operate on national network.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19G. Vehicles authorized to operate on routes of reasonable access; safety evaluations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19H. Repealed, 1991, 129, Sec. 11.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19I. Maximum width and weight limitations and minimum speed limits; exception for certain construction vehicles.
• Chapter 90 — Section 19J. Maximum vehicle widths, axle weights and minimum speed limits; exception for certain snow clearing duties.
• Chapter 90 — Section 20. Penalties and punishments.
• Chapter 90 — Section 20A. Parking regulations; violations; notice to appear; failure to appear; adjudication by mail.
• Chapter 90 — Section 20A½. Cities of Boston and Cambridge; parking violations; tags; appearance; failure to appear; adjudication by mail.
• Chapter 90 — Section 20B. Repealed, 1967, 405, Sec. 2.
• Chapter 90 — Section 20C. Nature of proceedings under secs. 20A and 20A½; fines.
• Chapter 90 — Section 20D. Tampering or destruction of parking tags; penalty.
• Chapter 90 — Section 20E. Liability of lessors of motor vehicles for parking violations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 20F. Repealed, 1982, 586, Sec. 1.
• Chapter 90: Section 20G Failure to appear in accordance with notice issued pursuant to Turnpike Authority regulation; failure to pay violation; motor vehicle license renewals; registration of motor vehicles
• Chapter 90 — Section 21. Arrest without warrant.
• Chapter 90 — Section 22. Suspension or revocation of certificate of registration or license; notice
• Chapter 90 — Section 22A. Suspension of operator's license or registration certificates, unsatisfied judgment; reinstatement of license.
• Chapter 90 — Section 22B. Abandonment of motor vehicles; penalties; non-criminal proceedings.
• Chapter 90 — Section 22C. Abandoned motor vehicles; removal and disposal.
• Chapter 90 — Section 22D. Suspension of license for automobile law violation; reinstatement.
• Chapter 90 — Section 22E. Abandoned vehicles; removal of parts; penalty.
• Chapter 90 — Section 22F. Habitual traffic offender; revocation of license; requirements for reinstatement.
• Chapter 90 — Section 22G. Littering; suspension of license.
• Chapter 90 — Section 22H. Safe transportation of animals.
• Chapter 90 — Section 23. Operation of motor vehicle after suspension or revocation of license; concealment of identity of motor vehicle.
• Chapter 90 — 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.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24A. Use of motor vehicles in commission of felony, larceny or other crimes.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24B. Stealing, forging or other falsification of learner's permit, operator's license, certificate of registration or inspection sticker; use or possession; penalties; suspension and reinstatement of license or right to operate motor vehicle.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24C. Repealed, 1966, 317, Sec. 1.
• Chapter 90 — 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.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24E. Dismissal of charges upon compliance with terms of probation; records; reports.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24F. Civil liability to owner for unauthorized use of motor vehicle.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24G. Homicide by motor vehicle; punishment.
• Chapter 90 — 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.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24I. Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24J. Inquiry of defendant convicted of driving under influence of intoxicating liquors as to establishment serving alcohol.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24K. Chemical breath analysis; validity; testing procedures; report forms.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24L. Serious bodily injury by motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating substance; penalties.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24M. Training for law enforcement personne l regarding alcohol-related offenses; alcohol sensitive selective traffic enforcement program.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24N. Suspension of operator's license upon issuance of complaint; hearing.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24O. Statement to defendant regarding further violations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 24P. Minors; further violations; education and treatment programs.
• Chapter 90 — Section 25. Refusal to submit to police officer.
• Chapter 90 — Section 26. Accident reports; supplemental report; penalty for violation.
• Chapter 90 — Section 26A. Reporting changes of name and address.
• Chapter 90 — Section 27. Court records; motor vehicle violations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 28. Appeals and hearings.
• Chapter 90 — Section 29. Deputy registrar, chief deputy registrar, etc.; duties; investigation of motor vehicle accidents; suspension or revocation of licenses.
• Chapter 90 — Section 29A. Repealed, 1961, 592, Sec. 2.
• Chapter 90 — Section 30. Records of registrar; certified copies; destruction.
• Chapter 90 — Section 30A. Computer terminals under control of registrar; use restricted.
• Chapter 90 — Section 30B. Interstate compact; motor vehicle convictions.
• Chapter 90 — Section 31. Use and operation of motor vehicles or trailers; conduct of operators and chauffeurs; rules and regulations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 31A. Transportation by motor vehicle of personal property; rules and regulations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 32. Records of manufacturer and dealer of motor vehicles or trailers; records of garages and open air parking space.
• Chapter 90 — Section 32A. Restoration of original identifying number of motor vehicle; certificate.
• Chapter 90 — Section 32B. Repealed, 1934, 209, Sec. 2.
• Chapter 90 — 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.
• Chapter 90 — Section 32D. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; records.
• Chapter 90 — Section 32E. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; operation of vehicles or use of trailers; insurance coverage
• Chapter 90 — Section 32E½. Rental agreements; collision damage waivers; notices; exclusions; penalties.
• Chapter 90 — Section 32F. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; fraud; violations; penalties.
• Chapter 90 — 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.
• Chapter 90 — Section 32H. Lessors of motorcycles; licensing.
• Chapter 90 — Section 32I. Repealed, 1991, 489, Sec. 16.
• Chapter 90 — Section 33. Fees.
• Chapter 90 — Section 33A. Motor vehicles; certificates of registration; signatures.
• Chapter 90 — Section 33B. Traffic control signs, safety devices and improvements; installation and construction costs; high-accident locations; funding limits.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34. Disposition of fees; appropriation of highway fund.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34½. Comprehensive state transportation plan; annual and quarterly reports.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34A. Definitions.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34B. Certificates of insurance or surety companies; contents of certificate; copies.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34C. Single motor vehicle liability policy or bond covering several motor vehicles.
• Chapter 90: Section 34D Registration application; cash deposit in lieu of liability bond or policy; satisfaction of judgment.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34E. Receipt for and retention of cash or securities deposited.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34F. Notice to registrar upon service of writ or summons in action against depositor.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34G. Actions against surety company.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34H. Revocation of registration of motor vehicle upon notice of cancellation of motor vehicle liability policy or bond; notice to owner; new certificate.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34I. Records and books of registrar.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34J. Operating motor vehicle without liability policy, bond or security deposit.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34K. Cancellation of policies.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34L. Repealed, 1968, 643, Sec. 6.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34M. Personal injury protection.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34N. Assigned claims plan.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34O. Property damage liability insurance or bond.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34P. Notification of law enforcement officials upon failure to provide or maintain liability policy, bond or deposit; seizure of registration plates.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34Q. Nonowner operators, hired motor vehicles; insurance coverage by endorsements.
• Chapter 90 — Section 34R. Estimate of cost of exterior repairs; notice.
• Chapter 90 — Section 35. Definitions.
• Chapter 90 — Section 35A. Structures within airport approaches; regulation of location and height.
• Chapter 90 — Section 35B. Structures within airport approaches; permits for erection or addition.
• Chapter 90 — Section 35C. Structures within airport approaches; application for permit; notice of denial; hearing.
• Chapter 90 — Section 35D. Structures within airport approaches; maintenance, repair or replacement; initial approval.
• Chapter 90 — Section 36--38. Repealed, 1946, 583, Sec. 2.
• Chapter 90 — Section 39. Aeronautics commission; powers; rules and regulations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 39A. Plan for development of airports and air navigation facilities.
• Chapter 90 — Section 39B. Certificate of approval of site for municipal airport or restricted landing area; application; hearing; issuance.
• Chapter 90 — Section 39C. Reimbursement of towns and cities for airport construction; federal funds.
• Chapter 90 — Section 39D. Repealed, 1948, 637, Sec. 11.
• Chapter 90 — Section 39E. Engineering or technical services of commission to cities and towns.
• Chapter 90 — Section 39F. Reimbursement of city or town constructing, establishing or enlarging airport.
• Chapter 90 — Section 39G. Applicability of secs. 35—52 to counties.
• Chapter 90 — Section 40. Purposes of aeronautics commission; discretionary powers of commission; enforcement of laws.
• Chapter 90 — Section 40A. Airport approach regulations by cities or towns.
• Chapter 90 — Section 40B. Reasonableness of airport approach regulations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 40C. Adoption, amendment or repeal of airport approach regulations; public hearing.
• Chapter 90 — Section 40D. Erection, replacement or alteration of structures or trees; variance.
• Chapter 90 — Section 40E. Administrative agency.
• Chapter 90 — Section 40F. Removal of structures erected in violation of regulations; trees; procedure.
• Chapter 90 — Section 40G. Protection of airport approaches; removal of structures and trees; compensation.
• Chapter 90 — Section 40H. Appeal by aggrieved corporations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 40I. Approval of regulations by commission.
• Chapter 90 — Section 41. Investigations or hearings; accidents.
• Chapter 90 — Section 42. Equitable jurisdiction of superior court.
• Chapter 90 — Section 43. Public inspection of copies of orders, rules and regulations.
• Chapter 90 — Section 44. Penalties.
• Chapter 90 — Section 45. Appeals.
• Chapter 90 — Section 46. Altitude of aircraft flights.
• Chapter 90 — Section 47. Federal pilot's license, permit or certificate.
• Chapter 90 — Section 48. Aircraft license, permit or certificate.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49. Registration of federal certificates; fees; exceptions.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49A. Retention of court records of cases involving violations; abstracts.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49B. Definitions of terms used in secs. 49B—49R.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49C. Administration and enforcement of secs. 49B—49R; hearings; judicial review.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49D. Accident reports; security; suspension of aircraft registration; waiver.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49E. Policy or bond of insurer or surety company.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49F. Restoration or renewal of registration or non-resident's operating privilege.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49G. Certificate of self-insurance.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49H. Certificate of registration or non-resident's operating privilege; allowance; suspension; notice.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49I. Security; form; limits; reduction or increase.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49J. Delivery and release of security.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49K. Availability of information and material of commission.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49L. Transfer of registration of aircraft after suspension of owner's registration.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49M. Return of suspended registration certificate.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49N. Illegal operation of aircraft; failure to return suspended registration certificate.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49O. Application of secs. 49B—49R to certain aircraft.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49P. Availability of other legal processes; enforcement.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49Q. Service of process; proof of service.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49R. Discharge in bankruptcy.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49S. Severability; constitutionality.
• Chapter 90 — Section 49T. Interpretation and construction of uniform aircraft financial responsibility act.
• Chapter 90 — Section 50. Appointment of chairman of commission as attorney for service of process.
• Chapter 90 — Section 50A--50L. Inoperative February 17, 1959 upon title vesting in the Massachusetts Port Authority. See 1956, 465, Sec. 32; 1958, 599, Sec. 12.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51. Repealed, 1946, 613, Sec. 1.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51A--51C. Repealed, 1948, 637, Sec. 11.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51D. Municipal airports and air navigation facilities.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51E. Establishment of airport commissions for municipal airports; appointment of members; vacancies; airport managers.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51F. Leasing of land at airports.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51G. Acquisition of property to establish airport; eminent domain; purchase; lease.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51H. Charges or rentals for use of properties, facilities, installations; terms and conditions of contracts.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51I. Power of commission to expend funds and to make contracts for maintenance, operation, construction and enlargement of airports.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51J. Rules and regulations; use of airports; safety of public.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51K. Federal funds; receipt by aeronautics commission; bids; contracts; loans in anticipation of funds.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51L. Contracts for construction, enlargement or improvement of airports by airport commission.
• Chapter 90 — Section 51M. Exclusive contracts, permits or licenses to transport persons for hire or to receive or deliver passengers
• Chapter 90 — Section 51N. Establishment, maintenance and operation of airport by municipalities as joint enterprise; contents of agreement; joint airport commission.
• Chapter 90 — Section 52. Partial unconstitutionality and invalidity of secs. 35—51.
• Chapter 90 — Section 53--60. Repealed, 1935, 418, Sec. 2.
• Chapter 90: Section 61 Logan Airport security zone; access; penalties