Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles
Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 90:17: Speed limits
What this law says, in plain English
Drivers must operate vehicles at reasonable speeds considering traffic and safety. Specific presumed-excessive speeds include 50 mph on divided highways, 40 mph on other roads, 30 mph in settled areas, and 20 mph in school zones. Fines double in construction zones.
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