Massachusetts Traffic Violations and Penalties Quiz

Varied penalties including fines, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol education programs.

Speed limit in school zones during school hours is 20 mph.

First offense of distracted driving, including texting, incurs a $100 fine.

First-time offense of littering from a vehicle incurs a minimum fine of $100.

Not wearing a seatbelt in Massachusetts incurs a $25 fine.

Maximum fine for a first-time offense of jaywalking is $1 in Massachusetts.

Accumulating 5 surchargeable events within 3 years triggers mandatory retraining.

A $250 fine for unlawfully passing a school bus in Massachusetts.

First offense results in a 60-day license suspension for Junior Operators.

Refusing a breathalyzer test results in a 1-year license suspension for those over 21.

Driving without insurance can result in a fine of up to $500 and possible imprisonment.

Penalties under the Safe Driver Law include fines escalating with each offense.

The left lane is designated for passing only, with continuous use resulting in fines under the 'Move Over Law'.

Three speeding violations within a year lead to a 30-day license suspension.

Prior offenses in OUI cases are considered over a lifetime.

Accumulating 7 surchargeable events within 3 years leads to a 60-day license suspension.

Driving with a revoked license due to criminal OUI conviction results in a mandatory jail sentence and fines.

Reinstatement fee for a driver's license after suspension for a drug-related offense is $500.

Excessive speeding, 40 mph or more over the limit, can lead to license suspension in Massachusetts.

First-time offense of drag racing leads to a 1-year license suspension for drivers over 18.