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

Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 90C:3: Issuance of citations; hearing; appeal; summons or warrant; complaint; trial; license or permit suspension

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Police officers may issue citations for civil motor vehicle infractions. Violators must pay a scheduled assessment or request a noncriminal hearing within twenty days. Payment resolves the matter without criminal record.

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