Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 263:5A: Driving while intoxicated; right to medical examination; notice
What this law says, in plain English
A person arrested for driving under the influence has the right to request and pay for an immediate medical examination by a physician of their choice. Police must inform the person of this right upon booking and provide a copy of this statute or ensure it is posted.
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