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MA H3411

MA H3411
Establishing senior citizen toll discount on the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Tobin Bridge


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing toll discounts on the Massachusetts Turnpike, Ted Williams Tunnel and the Tobin Bridge for persons sixty-five years of age or older. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a 25% toll discount on the Massachusetts Turnpike, Ted Williams Tunnel, and Tobin Bridge for drivers aged 65 and over. To qualify, the driver must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license and own or rent the passenger vehicle. There is no application fee, and the discount expires 60 days after the driver's license expires, but can be renewed. Drivers who allow unauthorized use of the discount can be fined up to $150 for the third and subsequent violations, and may have their discount revoked permanently. The Executive Office of Transportation is tasked with implementing the necessary rules and regulations within the existing toll collection system.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4597 (on 06/11/2018)

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