MA Laws and Regulations Flashcards

In Massachusetts, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver age 21 or older considered legally impaired (OUI)?

Answer: 0.08%

Massachusetts sets the per se OUI limit at 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and older.

What is the BAC limit for drivers under age 21 under Massachusetts' Junior Operator Law?

Answer: 0.02%

Under-21 drivers face a 0.02% BAC limit under the state's zero-tolerance-style rules.

Under Massachusetts' Move Over Law, what must a driver do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

Answer: Move over a lane or slow down safely

Drivers must change lanes away from the vehicle when safe, or reduce speed if they cannot.

How long must a Massachusetts learner's permit holder under 18 hold the permit before getting a junior license?

Answer: 6 months

Applicants under 18 must hold the learner's permit for at least 6 months.

What is the speed limit in a Massachusetts thickly settled or business district unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 30 mph

The default limit in thickly settled or business districts is 30 mph unless posted otherwise.

In Massachusetts, handheld cell phone use while driving is:

Answer: Prohibited for all drivers

The hands-free law prohibits all drivers from holding or using a handheld device while operating.

What does Massachusetts' implied consent law mean for licensed drivers?

Answer: They consent to chemical BAC testing if arrested for OUI

By driving, you consent to chemical testing for alcohol if lawfully arrested for OUI.