Bill > H4463

This bill amends Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish speed limitations for vehicles passing waste or recycling collection vehicles. The key provisions are: 1. It defines "Waste or Recycling Collection Vehicle" as a garbage, waste, or recycling collection vehicle that provides curbside collection and is not fully automated. 2. It prohibits operating a motor vehicle at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour when passing a stopped or stationary waste or recycling collection vehicle on a public way. This applies only when the collection vehicle is identifiable as such, the operator has given visual notice of workers present, and the vehicle is not located on a private way, controlled access highway, interstate highway, turnpike, or road with a center line and more than two lanes. 3. Violations are punishable by a fine of up to $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses. The purpose of this bill is to improve safety for workers collecting waste and recyclables by requiring drivers to slow down when passing their vehicles.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4463