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MA Gen L ch 90 § 20h (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 20h - Failure to Pay Required Toll; Tobin Bridge; Motor Vehicle License Renewals; Registration of Motor Vehicles

Section 20H. If a person fails to appear in accordance with a notice to appear issued for a failure to pay or prepay the required toll on the Tobin Bridge, pursuant to a Massachusetts Port Authority regulation or fails to pay in a timely manner a fine issued pursuant to such regulations after having received notice thereof, the authority shall notify the registrar, who shall place the matter on the record and shall not renew a license to operate a motor vehicle or the registration of any vehicle owned by the person until the matter has been disposed of in accordance with applicable law or regulation. If a person is found to be a resident of another state or jurisdiction, the registrar shall revoke the violator's right to operate in the commonwealth until the matters have been disposed of in accordance with applicable law or regulation. The registrar shall prescribe the manner, form and content of any notice received from the authority to take such action.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 221/2 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 221/2 - Suspension of Right to Operate Based Upon Violation of Sec. 32e of Chapter 94c

Section 221/2. The registrar shall suspend, without a hearing, the license or right to operate of a person who is convicted of a violation of subsection (b), (c) or (c1/2) of section 32E of chapter 94C or adjudged a delinquent child by reason of having violated said subsection (b), (c) or (c1/2) of said section 32E of said chapter 94C; provided, however, that the period of such suspension shall not exceed 5 years from the date of conviction; and provided further, that the person may, after the completion of any time served, apply for and shall be granted a hearing before the registrar to request the issuance of a new license for employment or educational purposes or for any other hardship purpose for the balance of the license suspension. The registrar may issue such license under such terms or conditions as the registrar may prescribe. If the registrar denies the applicant's request for a hardship license, the registrar shall issue written findings supporting the denial.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 22a (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 22a - Suspension of Operator's License or Registration Certificates, Unsatisfied Judgment; Reinstatement of License

Section 22A. The registrar, after hearing, shall suspend any license to operate motor vehicles issued to a judgment debtor in an action brought to recover damages for injury to property arising out of the use, operation or maintenance on the ways of the commonwealth of a motor vehicle or trailer; or, if the judgment debtor is a partnership, a trust, or a corporation, shall suspend all certificates of registration issued to it under this chapter, if within sixty days after a finding by a court and notification to the registrar by the clerk of court that a judgment has been entered against the judgment debtor in said action, and that the judgment debtor has willfully and intentionally failed to pay an order or orders consistent with the provisions of chapter two hundred and twenty-four.  This section shall not apply in any case if the registrar is satisfied as aforesaid that the judgment debtor was, at the time such injury occurred, insured against loss or damage on account of his legal liability for such injury by or under a policy of insurance issued by an insurance company duly authorized to transact business in the commonwealth under chapter one hundred and seventy-five, to the amount or limit of at least five thousand dollars. Nor shall this section apply in the case of a judgment rendered in an action brought to recover damages for death or bodily injuries as well as damages for such injury to property, unless a separate finding or verdict for such property damages has been entered or returned in such action, in which case the amount of damages so awarded shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed the amount of the judgment. The registrar shall not impose such suspension if he is satisfied that indemnity against such judgment will be furnished by the judgment debtor to the commonwealth, or a city or town under section one hundred A of chapter forty-one.  If a judgment debtor satisfies the clerk of the court in which the order was issued that said judgment debtor is unable to locate the judgment creditor or his legal representative, he shall deposit with such clerk the full amount of the order or orders and said clerk shall give him a receipt therefor reciting such facts. Upon presentation to the registrar, such receipt shall be evidence of satisfaction, release, or discharge of the obligation under any such order.  If the license of a judgement debtor has been suspended pursuant to this section, the judgement debtor may apply to the registrar for reinstatement of the license. The registrar shall reinstate the license if the judgement debtor has satisfied the judgement, made a deposit with the clerk of the court for the amount of the judgement, or has not willfully or intentionally failed to comply with the provisions of chapter two hundred and twenty-four.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 22c (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 22c - Abandoned Motor Vehicles; Removal and Disposal

Section 22C. If the superintendent of streets or other officer having charge of the public ways in a city or town reasonably deems that any motor vehicle apparently abandoned by its owner and standing for more than seventy-two hours upon a public or private way therein or on any property therein without the permission of the owner or lessee of said property or if a captain or lieutenant of the state police reasonably deems that any motor vehicle apparently abandoned by its owner and standing for more than seventy-two hours upon any property under their respective jurisdictions, is worth less than the cost of removal and storage and expenses incident to disposition pursuant to sections seven to eleven, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and thirty-five, sections eighty-nine to ninety-four, inclusive, of chapter ninety-two, or sections forty-five to forty-eight, inclusive, of chapter twenty-two C, he may, without incurring liability on his part or on the part of the city, town or the commonwealth, take possession of such motor vehicle and dispose thereof as refuse. Any such superintendent or other officer of a city or town may, likewise, without liability, take possession of any such motor vehicle deemed worth more than the cost and expense as aforesaid, and deliver the same to the officer or member of the police department of the city or town, designated by the rules of said department as custodian of lost property, wherein said motor vehicle was found, who may dispose thereof pursuant to said sections seven to eleven, inclusive. Any such officer of said state police may, likewise, without liability, take possession of any such motor vehicle deemed worth more than the cost and expenses as aforesaid, and dispose thereof pursuant to said sections eighty-nine to ninety-four, inclusive, or said sections forty-five to forty-eight, inclusive.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 22d (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 22d - Suspension of License for Automobile Law Violation; Reinstatement

Section 22D. Notwithstanding the provisions of section twenty-two, if the registrar has suspended or revoked any license issued under this chapter solely or in part because of an automobile law violation, as defined in section one of chapter ninety C, he shall forthwith reinstate such license if the holder thereof is later found not guilty of such automobile law violation by a court of competent jurisdiction, and the registrar shall not suspend or revoke any license issued under this chapter solely or in part because of an automobile law violation, as so defined, of which the holder of such license has been found not guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 22e (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 22e - Abandoned Vehicles; Removal of Parts; Penalty

Section 22E. Whoever takes any part or accessory from an abandoned motor vehicle standing upon a public or private way or standing upon any property without the permission of the owner or lessee thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than three hundred dollars.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 22g (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 22g - Littering; Suspension of License

Section 22G. The registrar may, after due hearing, suspend for a period not exceeding seven days the license or permit to operate motor vehicles or the right of a person to operate motor vehicles in the commonwealth of any person who litters, or who knowingly permits, as the operator, occupants of his vehicle to litter, public or private property through the disposal of trash or garbage from said motor vehicle.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 22h (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 22h - Safe Transportation of Animals

Section 22H. No person shall transport an animal in the back of a motor vehicle in a space intended for a load on the vehicle on a public way unless such space is enclosed or has side and tail racks to a height of at least 46 inches extending vertically from the floor, the animal is cross tethered to the vehicle, the animal is protected by a secured container or cage or the animal is otherwise protected in a manner which will prevent the animal from being thrown or from falling or jumping from the vehicle. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 241/2 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|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 241/2. No person whose license has been suspended in the commonwealth or any other jurisdiction by reason of: an assignment to an alcohol or controlled substance education, treatment or rehabilitation program; or a conviction for violating paragraph (a) of subdivision (1) of section 24, subsection (a) of section 24G, operating a motor vehicle with a percentage by weight of blood alcohol of eight one-hundredths or greater, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor in violation of subsection (b) of said section 24G, section 24L, section 131/2 of chapter 265, subsection (a) of section 8 of chapter 90B, section 8A or 8B of chapter 90B or, in the case of another jurisdiction, for any like offense, shall be issued a new license or right to operate or have his license or right to operate restored if he has previously been so assigned or convicted, unless a certified ignition interlock device has been installed on each vehicle owned, each vehicle leased and each vehicle operated by that person as a precondition to the issuance of a new license or right to operate or the restoration of such person's license or right to operate. A certified ignition interlock device shall be installed on all vehicles owned, leased and operated by the licensee for a period of 2 years and person restricted by a certified ignition interlock device shall have such device inspected, maintained and monitored in accordance with such regulations as the registrar shall promulgate. The registrar may, after hearing, revoke for an extended period or for life, the license of whoever removes such device or fails to have it inspected, maintained or monitored on at least 2 occasions during the period of the restricted license or right to operate if the licensee has operated or attempted to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol level that caused the certified ignition interlock device to prohibit a vehicle from starting on at least 2 occasions or that recorded a blood alcohol level in excess of.02 on at least 2 occasions. A person aggrieved by a decision of the registrar pursuant to this section may file an appeal in the superior court of the trial court department. If the court determines that the registrar abused his discretion, the court may vacate the suspension or revocation of a license or right to operate or reduce the period of suspension or revocation as ordered by the registrar.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 24a (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 24a - Use of Motor Vehicles in Commission of Felony, Larceny or Other Crimes

Section 24A. If a motor vehicle is used in connection with the commission of a felony, of any larceny, or of any offence punishable under any provision of sections twenty-two, one hundred and thirteen to one hundred and seventeen, inclusive, and one hundred and twenty of chapter two hundred and sixty-six, or section thirteen of chapter two hundred and sixty-nine, of which a person is convicted, the material facts relative to such use, including the registration number of the vehicle, so far as disclosed in the proceedings, shall be reported forthwith to the registrar by the clerk of the court in which the conviction occurs.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 24f (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 24f - Civil Liability to Owner for Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

Section 24F. Persons convicted of using a motor vehicle without authority under the provisions of paragraph (a) of subdivision (2) of section twenty-four shall be liable in a civil action to the owner of such vehicle, if it is recovered, for all towing and storage charges necessitated and all property damage caused to said vehicle by such use without authority.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 24h (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|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 24H. No person shall remove an abandoned or stolen motor vehicle on a public way or any place to which the public has right of access without the express consent of the owner of such vehicle or without the written permission of the police department. The owner or operator of a motor vehicle that is designed to carry or tow another vehicle shall be licensed for that specific purpose or as a towing service.  The owner of any machine that is designed to crush, mutilate or destroy a motor vehicle, whether the machine be mobile or affixed permanently, shall have that machine listed with the registry of motor vehicles.  If the owner or agent of a salvage or junk yard transports crushed or mutilated vehicles without the commonwealth for purposes of resale, the operator of the transporting vehicle shall carry a list of the vehicles being transported, and a copy of such list shall be forwarded to said registrar.  Any person convicted of violation of any provision of this section shall forfeit any license issued which is related to such violation and shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not less than two years, or both.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 24i (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 24i - Possession of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicles

Section 24I. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:  ''Open container,'' a bottle, can or other receptacle used to contain a liquid that has been opened or has a broken seal or the contents of which have been partially removed or consumed; provided, however, that a bottle resealed pursuant to section 12 of chapter 138 shall not be considered an open container; provided further, that a resealed bottle shall not be transported in the passenger area.  ''Passenger area,'' the area designed to seat the driver and passengers while the motor vehicle is in operation and any area that is readily accessible to the driver or a passenger while in a seated position including, but not limited to, the glove compartment; provided, however, that the passenger area shall not include a motor vehicle's trunk or a locked glove compartment or, if a motor vehicle is not equipped with a trunk, the area behind the last upright seat or an area not normally occupied by the driver or passenger.  (b) Whoever, upon any way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or upon any way or in any place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees, possesses an open container of alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of any motor vehicle shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.  (c) This section shall not apply to (1) the passengers of a motor vehicle designed, maintained and used for the transportation of persons for compensation, or (2) the living quarters of a house coach or house trailer.  (d) Notwithstanding this section, the driver of any motor vehicle, including but not limited to a house coach or house trailer, shall not possess an open container of alcoholic beverage.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 24j (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 24j - Inquiry of Defendant Convicted of Driving Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquors as to Establishment Serving Alcohol

Section 24J. In every case of a conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of subdivision (1) of section twenty-four involving operating a motor vehicle with a percentage, by weight, of alcohol in their blood of eight one-hundredths or greater, or under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a disposition under section twenty-four D, the court shall inquire of the defendant, before sentencing, regarding whether he was served alcohol prior to his violation of said section at an establishment licensed to serve alcohol on the premises and the name and location of said establishment.  Any information so acquired by the court shall be transmitted by the clerk's office to the alcohol beverage control commission, the office of the attorney general, the office of the district attorney for the district in which the establishment is located, and such establishment.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 24k (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 24k - Chemical Breath Analysis; Validity; Testing Procedures; Report Forms

Section 24K. Chemical analysis of the breath of a person charged with a violation of this chapter shall not be considered valid under the provisions of this chapter, unless such analysis has been performed by a certified operator, using infrared breath-testing devices according to methods approved by the secretary of public safety. The secretary of public safety shall promulgate rules and regulations regarding satisfactory methods, techniques and criteria for the conduct of such tests, and shall establish a statewide training and certification program for all operators of such devices and a periodic certification program for such breath testing devices; provided, however, that the secretary may terminate or revoke such certification at his discretion.  Said regulations shall include, but shall not be limited to the following: (a) that the chemical analysis of the breath of a person charged be performed by a certified operator using a certified infrared breath-testing device in the following sequence: (1) one adequate breath sample analysis; (2) one calibration standard analysis; (3) a second adequate breath sample analysis; (b) that no person shall perform such a test unless certified by the secretary of public safety; (c) that no breath testing device, mouthpiece or tube shall be cleaned with any substance containing alcohol.  The secretary of public safety shall prescribe a uniform form for reports of such chemical analysis to be used by law enforcement officers and others acting in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Such forms shall be sequentially numbered. Each chief of police or other officer or official having charge or control of a law enforcement agency shall be responsible for the furnishing and proper disposition of such uniform forms. Each party so responsible shall prepare or cause to be prepared such records and reports relating to such uniform forms and their disposition in such manner and at such times as the secretary of public safety shall prescribe.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 24m (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 24m - Training for Law Enforcement Personnel Regarding Alcohol-Related Offenses; Alcohol Sensitive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program

Section 24M. The officials and agencies designated in this section are hereby directed to perform the duties specified in this section and any other action within their authority in order to ensure effective enforcement of sections twenty-four to twenty-four O, inclusive.  (1) The municipal police training committee established in section one hundred and sixteen of chapter six shall provide training, including but not limited to alcohol education and education concerning the aforesaid sections, to all law enforcement personnel throughout the commonwealth.  (2) The chief justice of the trial court department shall provide training, including but not limited to alcohol education and education concerning the aforesaid sections, to all appropriate court personnel throughout the commonwealth, including, but not limited to, judges, district attorneys and probation officers.  (3) The courts of the commonwealth shall give priority to the speedy and effective disposition of all matters arising under the aforesaid sections.  (4) The executive office of public safety shall establish and implement an alcohol sensitive selective traffic enforcement program.
MA Gen L ch 90 § 24o (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XIV - Public Ways and Works|Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft|Section 24o - Statement to Defendant Regarding Further Violations

Section 24O. Upon conviction of any violation of the provisions of this chapter, the defendant shall be provided by the probation office in the court in which said conviction was entered a statement in writing prepared by the secretary of public safety of the statutory provisions that apply to any further violation of this chapter.