Massachusetts
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Massachusetts. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 17.
Universal helmet law enacted 1967.
5 years
75 and over: renewal in person only
None
Decriminalized and legal for medical and recreational use
None
65
65
65
65
65
65
Yes
Mandatory for repeat convictions
Yes
Yes
0.2
90 days
7 yrs or under and under 57" tall
8-12 yrs or 57" or taller
Nighttime driving: 18 years Driving with passengers: 17 years
16
6
40; 30 with advanced driver training
16 / 6
12:30 a.m. - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement 12:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. - 5 a.m.)
First 6 months: no passengers under 18
Secondary
13 and over
All
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
None
n/a
None
n/a
Massachusetts gets $20,000 grant to train police on drugged driving
Massachusetts was one of six jurisdictions to receive a grant from NHTSA, administered by GHSA, to train additional law enforcement officers in drug-impaired driving recognition and assessment.
States Receive New Federal Drugged Driving Grants
State officials warn drivers: Don’t get high on pot and drive
As legal recreational marijuana sales begin in Massachusetts, the state's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Director Jeff Larason discusses the dangers of marijuana-impaired driving.
Ford DSFL Teen Driving Grant Results: Massachusetts
With funding from a Ford Driving Skills for Life teen safe driving grant, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety Division created a video introducing parents to the driver education and licensing process.
Bicycle Helmet Laws: Massachusetts
Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 17.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws: Massachusetts
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1967.
Mature Driver Laws: Massachusetts
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
5 years
Drug-Impaired Driving Laws: Massachusetts
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
Speed Limit Laws: Massachusetts
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
65