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MA H3470

To prevent jaywalking


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish local option jaywalking law. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a local option jaywalking law. It prohibits pedestrians from crossing a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic control devices, and from walking against a signal light and crossing outside of marked crosswalks between adjacent intersections with traffic signals. Violations result in fines of $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second, and $100 for the third or subsequent offense. If the violation occurs while the person is using a mobile electronic device or wearing earbuds, headphones, or similar devices, the penalties are increased to $50, $100, and $200, respectively.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4944 (on 07/11/2022)

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