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Massachusetts
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
617-374-1234
Federal Highway Admin
617-494-3657
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Double original fine, Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Not Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
No
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>13 in All Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Year round, Upheld under state and Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
.20 (applies to ages 17-21)
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
1-16
Gun Law Simple Summary
Guns must be unloaded and inaccessible, unless carry permit issued from state. Locking device needed for transfer.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
No - Duty to retreat first
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.479
Truck Access Policies
unlimited mi
US and state highways only
US and state highways only
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
Every trailer having a weight of more than 10,000 lbs must be equipped with air or electric brakes.
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