Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles
Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 89:7: Right of way of fire engines, patrol vehicles and ambulances; obstruction; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to willfully obstruct or delay fire engines, police vehicles, or ambulances exercising their right of way. Penalties include fines and/or jail time, with increased penalties for repeat offenses.
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