Massachusetts Traffic Violations and Penalties Quiz

Discover penalties for DUI, texting while driving, speeding, and more. Know Massachusetts traffic laws. Test your knowledge with our quiz!

#1

What is the penalty for a first offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol in Massachusetts?

License suspension for up to 90 days
Fine of up to $500
Up to 2 1/2 years in jail
All of the above
#2

What is the speed limit in a school zone during school hours in Massachusetts?

15 mph
20 mph
25 mph
30 mph
#3

What is the fine for the first offense of distracted driving, which includes texting and driving, in Massachusetts?

$100
$250
$500
$200
#4

What is the minimum fine for a first-time offense of littering from a vehicle in Massachusetts?

$100
$50
$200
$500
#5

In Massachusetts, what is the fine for not wearing a seatbelt?

$25
$50
$100
$75
#6

What is the maximum fine for a first-time offense of jaywalking in Massachusetts?

$1
$10
$50
$100
#7

How many surchargeable events will lead to a mandatory Driver Retraining Program in Massachusetts?

3 events in a 2-year period
4 events in a 2-year period
5 events in a 3-year period
2 events in a 1-year period
#8

What is the fine for illegally passing a school bus in Massachusetts?

$250
$500
$200
$100
#9

For a Junior Operator (under the age of 18), what is the penalty for texting while driving in Massachusetts?

60-day license suspension for the first offense
90-day license suspension for the first offense
180-day license suspension for the first offense
1-year license suspension for the first offense
#10

What are the penalties for refusing a breathalyzer test in Massachusetts if you are over 21 years old?

90-day license suspension
180-day license suspension
1-year license suspension
Immediate arrest and vehicle impoundment
#11

What is the penalty for driving without insurance in Massachusetts?

Fine of up to $500 and 1-year license suspension
Fine of up to $1,000 and possible imprisonment
Fine of up to $5,000 and up to 1-year imprisonment
Fine of up to $500 and possible imprisonment
#12

Under the Safe Driver Law, what is the penalty for operators caught using mobile phones without a hands-free mode while driving in Massachusetts?

Warning for the first offense, then increasing fines
Fines starting at $100 for the first offense, $250 for the second offense, and $500 for the third and subsequent offenses
Immediate license suspension for 30 days
Mandatory completion of a distracted driving education program
#13

How does Massachusetts handle left lane usage on highways under the 'Move Over Law'?

The left lane is reserved for emergency vehicles only
The left lane is for passing only, and driving in it continuously can result in a fine
There are no specific rules for left lane usage
The left lane can be used by any vehicle as long as they are driving at the speed limit
#14

What is the consequence of accumulating three speeding violations within a year in Massachusetts?

Mandatory driver's education course
License suspension for 30 days
License revocation
Automatic vehicle impoundment
#15

How long is the look-back period for considering prior offenses in OUI (Operating Under the Influence) cases in Massachusetts?

5 years
10 years
Lifetime
15 years
#16

What is the consequence for accumulating 7 surchargeable events in a 3-year period in Massachusetts?

Driver Awareness Training
60-day license suspension
Mandatory Driver Retraining Program
License revocation for 60 days
#17

In Massachusetts, what is the penalty for driving with a revoked license due to a criminal OUI conviction?

Fines up to $10,000
Fines up to $500
Mandatory minimum 60-day jail sentence up to 2 1/2 years and fines
1-year additional license suspension
#18

As of the last update, what is the reinstatement fee for a driver's license after suspension for a drug-related offense in Massachusetts?

$500
$1000
$120
$200
#19

In Massachusetts, what additional penalty can be imposed for excessive speeding, defined as traveling 40 mph or more over the speed limit?

Mandatory traffic school
Immediate arrest
License suspension
Vehicle confiscation
#20

What is the penalty for a first-time offense of drag racing in Massachusetts for drivers over the age of 18?

30-day license suspension
60-day license suspension
1-year license suspension
90-day license suspension

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