Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 211 CMR - DIVISION OF INSURANCE › Title 211 CMR 134.00 - Safe Driver Insurance and Merit Rating Plans › Appendix A - TRAFFIC LAW VIOLATIONS

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
The following abbreviations are used in Appendix A:
M. G.L. c. __ , § __", Chapter and Section of the
				Massachusetts General Laws
"__ CMR __", Code of Massachusetts Regulations
MAJOR TRAFFIC
							 VIOLATIONS
Driving to endanger or reckless driving
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Leaving Scene of Accident after Injuring a
							 Person
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Leaving Scene of Accident after Injuring a
							 Property
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Leaving Scene of Personal Injury and Death
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Liquor and narcotics, operating under the influence
							 of (including assignment to a driver alcohol education program or controlled
							 substance treatment or rehabilitation program under
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24D
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Liquor and Narcotics, operating under the influence
							 of and reckless operation causing serious injury
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24L
Operating after revocation of license
M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Operating after Suspension of Drivers License
M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Refusing to Stop for Officer
M.G.L. c. 90, § 25
Vehicular homicide
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24G
Manslaughter (only if by Motor Vehicle)
M.G.L. c. 265, § 13
Out-of-state incidents to be counted as Major
							 Violations: Operating under the influence of liquor and/or narcotics,
(including assignment to a driver alcohol education
							 program) Vehicular homicide
ADDITIONAL MAJOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS FOR
							 INCIDENTS THAT OCCUR ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 28, 2005
OUI while license suspended for OUI
M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Child endangerment while OUI
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24V
Manslaughter while OUI
M.G.L. c. 265, § 13½
ADDITIONAL MAJOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS FOR
							 INCIDENTS THAT OCCUR ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2006
Permit unlicensed suspended operation of MV
M.G.L. c. 90, § 12(b)
Permit operation without ignition interlock
M.G.L. c. 90, § 12(c)
Operate without ignition interlock
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24S(a)
Tamper with ignition interlock
M.G.L. c 90, § 24T(a)
Bypass ignition interlock for another
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24U(a)(1)
MINOR TRAFFIC
							 VIOLATIONS
Accident, hit and run
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Alleys and driveways, emerging from, must stop
720 CMR
							 9.06(20)
Allowing vehicle to stand unattended, motor
							 running
M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
Anything on or in vehicle or on person interferes
							 with operation
M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
Attempting a speed record
M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
Backing and U-turns prohibited
730 CMR 7.08(17)(b)
Backing up for missed ramp
720 CMR
							 9.08(3)
730 CMR 7.08(17)(b)
Blind pedestrians, must stop for
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14A
Blow horn when necessary
720 CMR
							 9.06(15)
Brakes, inadequate
730 CMR 7.05(5)(g)
Brakes, operating without
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Bridges, speed law
M.G.L. c. 85, § 20
Careless operation - construction zone
730 CMR 7.08(12)(c)
Careless or negligent operation
730 CMR 7.08(5)(a)
Channelizing island, no driving on
720 CMR
							 9.06(22)
Coasting
730 CMR 7.08(16)
Crossing solid pavement markings
730 CMR 7.08(8)
Crosswalk, motor vehicle not to enter if his car will
							 block it
M.G.L. c. 89, § 11
Crosswalk, operator yield to pedestrian
M.G.L. c. 89, § 11
Cutting in after passing
720 CMR
							 9.06(3)
Deploying unauthorized sign
730 CMR 7.08(1)(a)
Directional signals, devices required
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Directional signals, hand or mechanical required for
							 lane change
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14B
Drag racing, speeding
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17B
Driving in "breakdown lane"
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4B
Driving within eight feet of street car stopped for
							 passengers
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Emergency vehicles, right of way
M.G.L. c. 89, § 7
Entry into excluded area - construction zone
730 CMR 7.08(12)(b)
Entry into restricted area - general
730 CMR 7.08(11)(a)
Entry into restricted area - left lane
							 restrictions
730 CMR 7.08(11)(b)
Exhibit another license
M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Failure to ascertain if it is safe to change
							 lanes
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4A
Failure to comply with orders
730 CMR 7.08(1)(b)
Failure to keep to the right when turning
							 right
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
350 CMR
							 4.01(4)
720 CMR
							 9.06(16)
730 CMR 7.08(17)(c)
Failure to keep to the far left when turning on a
							 one/two way street
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Failure to fasten a trailer to a tow vehicle with
							 proper safety chains
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Failure to give proper stopping or turning
							 signals
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
350 CMR
							 4.01(4)
730 CMR 7.08(17)(c)
Failure to keep in right lane
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4B
350 CMR
							 4.01(4)
720 CMR
							 9.06(16)
730 CMR 7.08(13)(a) & (b)
Failure to keep to right when view is obstructed up
							 to 400 feet
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4
720 CMR
							 9.06(16)
Failure to obey sign
730 CMR 7.08(1)(a)
Failure to obey traffic control signal
730 CMR 7.08(2)
Failure to see that movement can be made in
							 safety
before starting, stopping, turning or backing
							 up
720 CMR
							 9.06(9)
Failure to stop at sign or signal at
							 intersection
M.G.L. c. 89, § 9
Failure to stop at toll booth
730 CMR 7.03(2)
Failure to use care in stopping or turning - hand
							 signals
730 CMR 7.08(17)(c)
Failure to use child restraint
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7AA
Fire apparatus, driving within 300 feet if going to a
							 fire
M.G.L. c. 89, § 7A
Fire apparatus, failing to pull to right and
							 stop
M.G.L. c. 89, § 7A
Fire Department, interfering with
M.G.L. c. 89, § 7A
Flashing red traffic signal, failure to stop
M.G.L. c. 89, § 9
730 CMR 7.08(2)
Following too closely
720 CMR
							 9.06(7)
730 CMR 7.08(15)
Hand signals, failure to give
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14B
350 CMR
							 4.01(4)
Headlights, dimming from high beam
M.G.L. c. 90, § 31
540 CMR 22.00
730 CMR 7.08(22)(b)
Headlights, one half hour after sunset
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Headlights, improper use of
730 CMR 7.08(22)(a) & (b)
Headphones, wearing while operating
M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
Height, operating vehicle when elevated or
							 lowered
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7P
Hit and run, person injured
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Hit and run, property damage
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Horn, improper use of
730 CMR 7.08(21)
Horn, operating without
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Horn, sound when necessary
720 CMR
							 9.06(15)
Ignition key, remove from unattended vehicle
M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
Improper entry to a way
730 CMR 7.08(7)
Improper passing
M.G.L. c. 89, § 1
Improper use of cutouts
730 CMR 7.08(20)
Inadequate equipment (brakes, directional signals,
							 lights or safety devices)
730 CMR 7.08(27)
Inspection sticker, failure to display
M.G.L. c. 90, § 20
730 CMR 7.08(26)
Inspection sticker, operating without
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7A
M.G.L. c. 90, § 20
730 CMR 7.08(26)
Interfering with sign
730 CMR 7.08(1)(a)
Intersecting way, slow down when approaching
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Junior operator's license, operating in violation
							 of
M.G.L. c. 90, § 8
Keeping to the right when overtaking another
							 vehicle
730 CMR 7.08(13)(a) & (b)
Lane, marked, no straddling
720 CMR
							 9.06(1)
Learner's permit, motorcycle, violation of
M.G.L. c. 90, § 8B
Learner's permit, operating in violation of
M.G.L. c. 90, § 8B
License, Class 1-2-3
M.G.L. c. 90, § 8A
540
							 CMR 2.06
License, operating when not properly licensed
M.G.L. c. 90, § 10
License, violation of restriction
M.G.L. c. 90, § 8
Lights, operating motor vehicle with improper
							 lights
M.G.L. c. 90, §§ 7 & 16
Liquor, operation of motor vehicle containing
alcoholic beverage, minor (under age 21)
M.G.L. c. 138, § 34C
Making a turn from the wrong lane of traffic
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Making a right turn on a red light where
							 prohibited
M.G.L. c. 89, § 8
Meeting other vehicles, exercise due care when
M.G.L. c. 89, § 1
Minimum separation
730 CMR 7.06(5)(f)4.
730 CMR 7.06(6)(e)4.
Mirrors and reflectors, operating without
							 proper
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Motorcycle, operating without proper equipment,
							 lights and headgear
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Motorcycle, no more than two abreast
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4A
Motorcycle, no passenger unless machine so
							 designed
M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
Motorcycle, single file when passing
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4A
Negligent loading
730 CMR 7.08(5)(b)
Negligently operating
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
730 CMR 7.08(5)(a)
No stopping
730 CMR 7.06(5)(f)5.
730 CMR 7.06(6)(e)5.
Not reasonably to right for vehicle approaching from
							 the opposite direction
M.G.L. c. 89, § 1
Noise, offensive, unreasonable (squealing
							 tires)
M.G.L. c. 90, § 16
Not slowing down and keeping right of center on
							 approaching intersection or corner where view is obstructed
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Not yielding to oncoming vehicles when making a left
							 turn
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Obstructing emergency vehicle
M.G.L. c. 89, § 7
One way street
M.G.L. c. 89, § 10
720 CMR 9.05(1)
							  & (2)
730 CMR 7.05(1)
One way street, left turn from
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Operating after suspension or revocation of
							 registration
M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Operating, at crosswalk yield to pedestrian
720 CMR
							 9.06(27)
Operating, being overtaken, must not increase
							 speed
720 CMR
							 9.06(5)
730 CMR 7.08(14)
Operating on a bet or wager
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Operating car not properly registered
M.G.L. c. 90, § 9
Operating, disobeying sign, signal or marker
350 CMR
							 4.01(1)  & (7)
720 CMR 9.06(10), (11),
							 (12), & (17)
720 CMR
							 9.07(4)
730 CMR 7.08(1)(a)
Operating, don't enter intersection or crosswalk
							 unless crossing can be completed
720 CMR
							 9.06(6)(b)
Operating, don't obstruct movement of traffic
720 CMR
							 9.06(6)(a)
Operating, don't pass unless safe
720 CMR 9.06(3)
							  & (4)
730 CMR 7.08(14)
Operating, funerals and processions
720 CMR
							 9.06(24)
M.G.L. c. 272, § 42
Operating in violation of license restrictions
M.G.L. c. 90, § 8
Operating, men & equipment in highway
720 CMR
							 9.06(25)
Operating at speed greater than reasonable or
							 proper
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
Operating, marked lanes staying within
720 CMR
							 9.06(1)
Operating, motorcycle without permanent seat
M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
Operating motor vehicle without liability
							 policy
M.G.L. c. 90, § 34J
Operating, no driving on sidewalks
720 CMR
							 9.06(19)
M.G.L. c. 89, § 1
Operating, obey traffic signs, signals,
							 markings
M.G.L. c. 90, § 18
350 CMR
							 4.01(1)  & (7)
720 CMR 9.06(10), (11),
							 (12), & (17)
720 CMR
							 9.07(4)
730 CMR 7.08(1)(a)
730 CMR 7.08(2)
Operating on road surface closed to travel due to
							 construction or repair
720 CMR
							 9.06(18)
Operating, obey yield signs
720 CMR
							 9.06(14)
Operating on ways divided into lanes
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4A
Operating through peekhole in snow on
							 windshield
M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
Operating truck or bus, using passing lane where
							 signs prohibit
720 CMR
							 9.08(5)
Operating, turning where signs prohibit
720 CMR
							 9.06(21)
Operating, U-turn contrary to sign
720 CMR
							 9.06(22)
Operating unregistered car
M.G.L. c. 90, § 9
Operating, use right lane
720 CMR
							 9.06(2)
Operating without proper mirrors and
							 reflectors
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Operator not to obstruct passing vehicle
M.G.L. c. 89, § 2
730 CMR 7.08(14)
Parking lights
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian in a
							 crosswalk
M.G.L. c. 89, § 1
350 CMR
							 4.01(8)
Passing bicycles, slow down
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Passing, care in passing another vehicle
730 CMR 7.08(14)
Passing, commercial vehicles, excess 2½ tons
							 (except busses) use right lane pass in adjacent lane
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4C
Passing, don't obstruct passer
M.G.L. c. 89, § 2
Passing horses, use care
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Passing on right, unless vehicle being passed
							 is
(a) making a left turn,
(b) on one way street,
(c) on a divided highway
M.G.L. c. 89, § 2
Passing school bus when flashers are on
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Passing vehicle forbidden if view is obstructed for
							 less than 400 feet
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4
Pedestrian, failing to exercise due care to avoid
							 colliding with
720 CMR
							 9.06(28)
350 CMR
							 4.01(8)
Pedestrian, must slow down for
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
350 CMR
							 4.01(8)
Permitting operation by a person who has no legal
							 right
M.G.L. c. 90, § 12
Procession, following vehicle ahead as closely as is
							 practical and safe
720 CMR
							 9.06(24)
Racing
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Railroad crossing, failure to slow down
M.G.L. c. 90, § 15
Railroad crossing, failure to stop while lights are
							 flashing or gate lowered
M.G.L. c. 90, § 15
Rear lights, must have
M.G.L. c. 85, § 15
Rear lights, operating without
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Red flag or light, rear of load
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Red flashing signal, stop
M.G.L. c. 89, § 9
730 CMR 7.08(2)
Right of way, fire engines, patrol wagons,
							 ambulances
M.G.L. c. 89, § 7
Right of way, failure to yield to an approaching
							 vehicle
720 CMR
							 9.06(14)
Right of way, pedestrian in a crosswalk
M.G.L. c. 89, § 11
Safety glass, operating or permitting operation
							 without
M.G.L. c. 90, § 9A
School bus, driver's responsibilities
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7B
School bus, railroad crossing, must stop and open
							 door
M.G.L. c. 90, § 15
School bus, speed limited
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
School zone, speed limit
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
Siren law
M.G.L. c. 90, § 16
Slow down to pass pedestrian
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Slow moving vehicles, keep right on upgrade
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4
Slow moving vehicles, keep 200 feet apart
720 CMR
							 9.06(8)
Space between vehicles
730 CMR 7.08(15)
Speed at railroad crossings
M.G.L. c. 90, § 15
Speed, bridges
M.G.L. c. 85, § 20
Speed, certain vehicles to operate five m.p.h. below
							 speed posted
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
Speed, decrease for special hazards (pedestrians,
							 traffic, weather)
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
Speed, excess speed - construction zone
730 CMR 7.08(12)(a)
Speed, failure to regulate when men and equipment are
							 on road
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
Speed, faster than posted
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
M.G.L. c. 90, § 18
350 CMR
							 4.01(2)
730 CMR 7.08(6)(c)
Speed, greater than reasonable and proper
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
730 CMR 7.08(6)(a)
Speed limit 15 m.p.h. near vehicle peddling
							 merchandise, when flashing lights
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
Speed limits, thickly settled district, school
							 zone
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
Speed, maximum speed
730 CMR 7.08(6)(c)
Speed, minimum speed
730 CMR 7.08(6)(c)
Speed, operating at dangerous speed
730 CMR 7.08(6)(b)
Speed, reasonable and proper
730 CMR 7.08(6)(a)
Speed, special regulations
M.G.L. c. 90, § 18
Speed, school bus
M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
Stolen car, operating
M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Stop before passing school bus
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Stop sign, failure to completely stop
720 CMR
							 9.06(13)
Stop signs
M.G.L. c. 89, § 9
Stopping, standing, or parking
730 CMR 7.08(17)(a)
Street car, care in passing
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Street car, eight foot stopping law
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Tailgating
720 CMR
							 9.06(7)
Television in operator's view
M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
Throughways, right of way
M.G.L. c. 89, § 9
Tires too wide
M.G.L. c. 90, § 19
Traffic, refusing to comply with lawful order of
							 police officer when directing
720 CMR
							 9.07(3)
350 CMR
							 4.01(6)
730 CMR 7.08(1)(b)
Traffic control lights, failure to obey
720 CMR
							 9.06(10)
730 CMR 7.08(2)
Traffic signals, flashing red is same as stop
							 sign
M.G.L. c. 89, § 9
Tread depth, tires
M.G.L. c. 90, § 7Q
540 CMR
							 4.04
Turning where signs prohibit
720 CMR
							 9.06(23)
Turning improperly
M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Unauthorized entry or exit from a way
730 CMR 7.05(3)
Unauthorized or dangerous crossing of median or other
							 area
730 CMR 7.08(10)(a)
Unauthorized use of breakdown lane
730 CMR 7.08(9)
Unauthorized use of cross-over
730 CMR 7.08(10)(b)
Unlawful speed on County Bridge
M.G.L. c. 85, § 20
Unattended vehicle, stop engine, set brakes, remove
							 key from switch and from vehicle
M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
U-turn where signs prohibit
720 CMR
							 9.06(26)
Vehicles excluded area, operating or permitting one's
							 vehicle to be operated where posted
M.G.L. c. 90, § 16
350 CMR
							 4.01(10)
Violation of Department of Highways rule or
							 regulation or by-laws relative to signs, lights, signal systems, traffic
							 devices markings
M.G.L. c. 85, § 2
Violation of left lane exclusion of heavy
							 vehicles
M.G.L. c. 89, § 4C
Violation of right of way at intersecting ways
M.G.L. c. 89, § 8
Violation of gubernatorial by-laws on ways of the
							 Commonwealth
M.G.L. c. 85, § 23
Wrong direction in Sumner, Callahan, or Ted Williams
							 Tunnel
730 CMR 7.05(2)
Wrong way travel
730 CMR 7.05(1)
"Yield sign," failure to surrender to oncoming
							 traffic, stop if necessary
720 CMR
							 9.06(14)
ADDITIONAL MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS FOR
							 INCIDENTS THAT OCCUR ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2006
Employ unlicensed operator
M.G.L. c. 90, § 12(a)