An Act to increase safety on public ways

This bill amends Massachusetts law to mandate that motor vehicles operated by or possessed by incapacitated persons on public roads be towed and impounded for a minimum of twelve hours. The twelve-hour holding period begins when the vehicle is removed, and all associated costs for towing, storage, and maintenance are to be paid by the individual who retrieves the vehicle after the hold expires. By establishing these specific requirements for vehicle removal and payment, the legislation aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that impaired drivers do not immediately return to the road.