H 3411 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to obstructed views while driving

This bill amends Massachusetts traffic laws to clarify that small items hanging from a vehicle's rearview mirror do not automatically violate obstruction rules. The change directly affects drivers who use rearview mirrors to hold small objects, such as air fresheners or sunglasses, without fear of a citation. By adding a specific exemption, the legislation removes the ambiguity that previously allowed officers to issue tickets for these common accessories. The text explicitly states that the presence of one or more small items in this location does not constitute a violation on its own.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Sep 9, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 13, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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