Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles
Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 85:11E: Traffic law violations by bicyclist
What this law says, in plain English
Police may request a bicyclist's true name and address during a traffic stop. Refusing or providing false information is punishable by a fine of $20–$50. Violations do not affect motor vehicle licenses or minors' civil rights.
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