MA S1086

Bill

MA S1086

Relative to speed limitations near waste or recycling collection vehicles

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 relative to speed limitations near waste or recycling collection vehicles. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to impose a 15 mile per hour speed limit when passing stopped or stationary waste or recycling collection vehicles on public roads. The speed limit only applies under certain conditions, such as the vehicle being clearly identified as a waste or recycling collection vehicle and the operator providing visual notice of the presence of workers. Violations are subject to fines of up to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. The purpose of this law is to improve the safety of waste and recycling collection workers who are often working along the side of the road.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Joan Lovely (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied H1451 (on 02/22/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1086

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1086
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1086.pdf

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H1451	Relative to speed limitations near waste or recycling collection vehicles	No further action taken	Similar To
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