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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
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
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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