Bill > H3789

This bill modifies the existing Move Over Law by adding two new definitions to the Massachusetts General Laws and expanding the law's protections. Specifically, the bill defines "utility vehicle" as a vehicle used by employees or contractors of communication, electricity, or gas companies to install, maintain, repair, or restore services during emergencies, and "disabled vehicle" as a motor vehicle that has been abandoned or rendered inoperable due to mechanical failure or an accident. The bill then updates two sections of the law to include these new vehicle types, which means that drivers will now be required to move over or slow down when approaching utility vehicles or disabled vehicles, just as they currently must do for emergency, law enforcement, and maintenance vehicles. This expansion of the Move Over Law aims to provide additional safety protections for workers and stranded motorists on Massachusetts roadways by ensuring that other drivers create a safe space or reduce their speed when encountering these types of vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3789