Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles
Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 90:13B: Composing, sending or reading of electronic messages while operating a motor vehicle prohibited; emergencies; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
Drivers cannot hold or use mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle unless in hands-free mode. Exceptions exist for emergencies and stationary vehicles. Violations result in fines ranging from $100 to $500.
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