New Registry of Motor Vehicles Laws Proposed

If enacted, Massachusetts House Bill 4027 will allow the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to establish maximum noise levels for automobiles. This noise level would be tested as part of the annual automobile inspection process. if a vehicle is found to be too noisy, it would be rejected and not receive an inspection sticker. Also, Mass. House Bill 4028 would create a civil motor vehicle infraction of “obstructing a crosswalk,” by failing to alllow sufficient space for pedestrians to use the crosswalk. The new Massachusetts Traffic Violation would be pubished by a fine of $100.00. Crosswalks routinely become obstructed when drivers enter congegsted intersections on a green traffic light.