Massachusetts Traffic Laws
Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated June 20, 2016
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) |
Next Steps
Contact a qualified traffic ticket attorney to help you get the best result possible.