Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles

Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 85:2C: Towing of vehicles from state highways

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

State police may authorize removal and storage of vehicles illegally parked on state highways to maintain public safety. Vehicle owners are liable for reasonable removal and storage costs.

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