The following abbreviations are used:
- "M.G.L. c. __, § __", Chapter and Section of the Massachusetts General Laws
- "__ CMR __", Code of Massachusetts Regulations
The regulations cited in this document apply to specific agencies/locations as follows:
350 CMR – Department of Conservation and Recreation
540 CMR – Registry of Motor Vehicles
700 CMR - Department of Transportation - Massachusetts Turnpike and Metropolitan Highway System
720 CMR – Department of Transportation, State Highways
740 CMR – Massachusetts Port Authority
Major Traffic Law Violations
Child endangerment while OUI M.G.L. c. 90, § 24V
Driving to endanger or reckless driving M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Hit and run, person injured M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Hit and run, property damage M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Ignition interlock, operating without required device M.G.L. c. 90, § 24S
Ignition interlock, tampering with required device M.G.L. c. 90, § 24T
Ignition interlock, bypassing device for another M.G.L. c. 90, § 24U
Ignition interlock, bypassing device for another, subsequent offense M.G.L. c. 90, § 24U
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, second offense M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Liquor and narcotics, operating under the influence of, third offense M.G.L. c. 90. § 24
Liquor and narcotics, operating under the influence of, fourth or greater offense 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
Manslaughter (only if by Motor Vehicle) M.G.L. c. 265, § 13½
Operating after revocation of license (civil offense) M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Operating after revocation of license (criminal offense) M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Operating after revocation or suspension of license, Subsequent offense M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Operating after Suspension of Driver’s License M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Operating after Driver’s License Suspension for OUI M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Possession of an open container of alcohol in motor Vehicle M.G.L. c. 90, § 24I
Possession of an open container of marijuana or marijuana products in the passenger area of any Motor vehicle. M.G.L. c. 94G, § 13
Refusing to Stop for Officer M.G.L. c. 90, § 25
Refusing to identify self to police officer M.G.L. c. 90, § 25
Refusing to produce operator license or registration on demand of police officer M.G.L. c. 90, § 25 2 8/25/2020
Refusing to sign name on demand of police officer M.G.L. c. 90, § 25
Vehicular homicide M.G.L. c. 90, § 24G
Out-of-state violations to be counted as Major Violations:
Operating under the influence of liquor and/or narcotics, (including assignment to a driver alcohol education program)
Permit unlicensed suspended operation of Motor Vehicle
Permit operation without ignition interlock
Vehicular homicide
Minor Traffic Law 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
Backing and U-turns prohibited 700 CMR 7.09(17)(b)
Backing up for missed ramp 720 CMR 9.08(3) 700 CMR 7.09(17)(b)
Blind pedestrians, must stop for M.G.L. c. 90, § 14A
Blow horn when necessary 720 CMR 9.06(15)
Brakes, operating without M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Careless operation - construction zone 700 CMR 7.09(12)(c)
Careless or negligent operation 700 CMR 7.09(5)(a)
Channelizing island, no driving on 720 CMR 9.06(22)
Coasting 700 CMR 7.09(16)
Crossing solid pavement markings 700 CMR 7.09(8)
Crosswalk, blocking crosswalk with motor vehicle M.G.L. c. 89, § 11
Crosswalk, operator yield to pedestrian M.G.L. c. 89, § 11 720 CMR 9.06(27)
Cutting in after passing 720 CMR 9.06(3)
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
Emergency vehicles, failure to yield right of way, first and subsequent offenses M.G.L. c. 89, § 7
Emergency vehicle, obstruct stationary M.G.L. c. 89, § 7C
Entry into excluded area - construction zone 700 CMR 7.09(12)(b)
Entry into restricted area - general 700 CMR 7.09(11)(a)
Entry into restricted area - left lane restrictions 700 CMR 7.09(11)(b)
Equipment violation 700 CMR 11.05(11)
Exhibit another license M.G.L. c. 90, § 23
Failure to comply with orders 700 CMR 7.09(1)(b)
Failure to comply with signs, signals, or markings 740 CMR 21.52
Failure to keep to the right when turning right M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
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, § 14B; 350 CMR 4.01(4); 700 CMR 7.09(17)(c)
Failure to keep in right lane M.G.L. c. 89, § 4B; 350 CMR 4.01(4); 720 CMR 9.06(16);700 CMR 7.09(13)(a) & (b)
Failure to keep right for oncoming motor vehicle M.G.L. c. 89, § 1
Failure to keep to right when view is obstructed M.G.L. c. 89, § 4
Failure to obey sign 700 CMR 7.09(1)(a)
Failure to obey traffic control signal 700 CMR 7.09(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 slow down and keep right of center when approaching intersection or corner where view is obstructed M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Failure to signal 350 CMR 4.01(4)
Failure to stop at sign or signal at intersection M.G.L. c. 89, § 9; 700 CMR 7.09(2)
Failure to stop at toll booth 700 CMR 7.03(2) and (3)
Failure to use care in stopping or turning - hand signals 700 CMR 7.09(17)(c)
Failure to yield to oncoming vehicles when making a left turn M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
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
Following too closely 720 CMR 9.06(7) 700 CMR 7.09(15)
Funeral procession, interrupting or disturbing M.G.L. c. 272, § 42
Hand signals, failure to give M.G.L. c. 90, § 14B
Hands-free driving – third violation M.G.L. c. 90, § 13b
Headlights, dimming from high beam M.G.L. c. 90, § 31 540; CMR 22.05(2); 700 CMR 7.09(22)(b)
Headlights, one half hour after sunset M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Headlights, improper use of 700 CMR 7.09(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
Horn, improper use of 700 CMR 7.09(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 700 CMR 7.09(7)
Improper use of cutouts 700 CMR 7.09(20)
Inadequate equipment (brakes, directional signals, lights or safety devices) 700 CMR 7.09(27)
Inspection sticker, failure to display M.G.L. c. 90, § 20; 700 CMR 7.09(26)
Inspection sticker, operating without M.G.L. c. 90, § 20; 700 CMR 7.09(26)
Interfering with sign 700 CMR 7.09(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 unless overtaking another vehicle M.G.L. c. 89, §4B; 700 CMR 7.09(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, operating when not properly licensed M.G.L. c. 90, § 10; 740 CMR 21.51(5)
License, violation of restriction M.G.L. c. 90, § 8
Lights, operating motor vehicle with improper lights M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Liquor, operation of motor vehicle containing alcoholic beverage, minor (under age 21) M.G.L. c. 138, § 34C
Low-speed vehicle, registration and insurance required M.G.L. c. 90, § 1F
Low-speed vehicle, operating vehicle without proper license M.G.L. c. 90, § 1F
Low-speed vehicle, speed, maximum speed M.G.L. c. 90, § 1F
Low-speed vehicle, improper use of passenger restraints M.G.L. c. 90, § 1F
Low-speed vehicle, improper crossing of public ways M.G.L. c. 90, § 1F
Making a turn from the wrong lane of traffic M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Mirrors and reflectors, operating without proper M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Mobile phone, operator using under 18 years old M.G.L. c. 90, § 8M
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, operating without permanent seat M.G.L. c. 90, § 13
Motorcycle, single file when passing M.G.L. c. 89, § 4A
Negligent loading 700 CMR 7.09(5)(b)
Negligently operating M.G.L. c. 90, § 24; 700 CMR 7.09(5)(a); 740 CMR 21.51(6)
Noise, offensive, unreasonable M.G.L. c. 90, § 16; 700 CMR 7.09(21)
Obstructing emergency vehicle M.G.L. c. 89, § 7
One way street 720 CMR 9.05(1) & (2); 700 CMR 7.06(1)
One way street, left turn from M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Operating, being overtaken, must not increase speed 720 CMR 9.06(5); 700 CMR 7.09(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) ;700 CMR 7.09(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)
Operating, funerals and processions 720 CMR 9.06(24)
Operating, men & equipment in highway 720 CMR 9.06(25)
Operating at speed greater than reasonable or proper M.G.L. c. 90, § 17; 700 MCR 7.09(26)
Operating, marked lanes staying within 720 CMR 9.06(1); 700 CMR 7.09(8)
Operating motor vehicle without liability policy M.G.L. c. 90, § 34J
Operating, no driving on sidewalks 720 CMR 9.06(19)
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); 700 CMR 7.09(1)(a) ;700 CMR 7.09(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 with a suspended registration M.G.L. c. 90, §. 23
Operating, turning where signs prohibit 720 CMR 9.06(21)
Operating, U-turn contrary to sign 720 CMR 9.06(26)
Operating, under the influence 740 CMR 21.51(6)
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; 700 CMR 7.09(14)
Oversize vehicles, operation M.G.L. c. 90§ 19 Parking lights M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian in a Crosswalk M.G.L. c. 89, § 11 350 CMR 4.01(8)
Passing bicycles, slow down M.G.L. c. 90, § 14
Passing horses, cows and draft animals, 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
Pedestrian, failing to exercise due care to avoid colliding with 720 CMR 9.06(28); 350 CMR 4.01(8)
Pedestrian, failure to slow down for M.G.L. c. 90, § 14; 350 CMR 4.01(8)
Permitting operation by an unlicensed person M.G.L. c. 90, § 12
Permitting operation of vehicle without ignition Interlock when one is required by operator 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, operating without M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Red flag or light, rear of load M.G.L. c. 90, § 7
Red light signal, failure to stop M.G.L. c. 89, § 9; 700 CMR 7.09(2)
Right of way, failure to yield 720 CMR 9.06(14)
Safety glass, operating or permitting operation without M.G.L. c. 90, § 9A
School zone, speed limit M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
Siren law M.G.L. c. 90, § 16
Slow moving vehicles, keep 200 feet apart 720 CMR 9.06(8)
Space between vehicles 700 CMR 7.09(15)
Speed, decrease for special hazards (pedestrians, traffic, weather) M.G.L. c. 90, § 17
Speed, excess speed - construction zone 700 CMR 7.09(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); 700 CMR 7.09(6)(c); 700 CMR 11.05(11);740 CMR 21.51(6)
Speed, greater than reasonable and proper M.G.L. c. 90, § 17; 700 CMR 7.09(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 700 CMR 7.09(6)(c)
Speed, operating at dangerous speed 700 CMR 7.09(6)(b)
Speed, special regulations M.G.L. c. 90, § 18
Stopping, standing, or parking 700 CMR 7.09(17)(a)
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
Traffic, refusing to comply with lawful order of police officer when directing 720 CMR 9.07(3); 350 CMR 4.01(6); 700 CMR 7.09(1)(b)
Traffic control lights, failure to obey 720 CMR 9.06(10) 700 CMR 7.09(2)
Turning right on a red light where prohibited M.G.L. c. 89, § 8
Unauthorized entry or exit from a way 700 CMR 7.06(3) 700 CMR 7.09(7)
Unauthorized or dangerous crossing of median or other area 700 CMR 7.09(10)(a)
Unauthorized use of breakdown lane 700 CMR 7.09(9)
Unauthorized use of cross-over 700 CMR 7.09(10)(b)
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle M.G.L. c. 90, § 24
Unregistered motor vehicle 740 CMR 21.51(3)
Unsafe motor vehicle 740 CMR 21.51(2)
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 right of way at intersecting ways M.G.L. c. 89, § 8
Wrong direction in Sumner, Callahan, or Ted Williams Tunnel 700 CMR 7.06(2)
Wrong way travel 700 CMR 7.06(1)
"Yield sign," failure to surrender to oncoming traffic, stop if necessary 720 CMR 9.06(14)
Out-of-state traffic violations
All out of state violations which can be classified in any one of the above categories shall be counted as traffic violations for the purposes of 211 CMR 134.00.