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MA H3541

MA H3541
Relative to parking brakes


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relativerelative to an examiner’s unobstructed access to a vehicle’s parking brake. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 8 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, which pertains to motor vehicles, by adding a provision that clarifies the requirements for vehicle inspections. Specifically, it states that during an examination by the registrar (which refers to the registrar of motor vehicles or their representative), a person will not be required to use a vehicle where the examiner does not have unobstructed access to the vehicle's parking brake, nor will it require that an examiner be able to make an emergency stop using the examination vehicle's parking brake. This change aims to ensure examiners can safely and effectively conduct vehicle examinations without being hindered by the placement or accessibility of the parking brake.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4612 (on 09/15/2016)

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