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Aircraft are prohibited from landing on a way except in an emergency. No aircraft may take-off in flight from any portion of a way except with the written approval of the Chief Engineer. Removal of an aircraft from a way by means other than take-off in flight requires the approval of the Massachusetts State Police.
An operator may not operate a vehicle carelessly or negligently or in disregard of the rights or safety of others or without due caution and circumspection.
An operator may not operate a vehicle that is constructed, equipped, or loaded so as to endanger unreasonably or to be likely to endanger unreasonably individuals or property.
An Operator may not operate a vehicle at a rate of speed greater than that that is reasonable and proper, having due regard for traffic, the condition of the roadway, and the safety of the public and property.
An operator may not operate a vehicle at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger unreasonably or the be likely to endanger unreasonably persons or property.
An operator may not operate a vehicle at a rate of speed greater than that of the maximum speed limit indicated in 730 CMR 7.00: Table 9 for the way. An operator may not operate a vehicle in excess of any lesser maximum speed limit for the way that the Authority has posted on a sign on the way. An operator may not operate a vehicle at a rate of speed less than that of the the minimum speed limit indicated in 730 CMR 7.00: Table 9 for the way except while traveling in a creeper lane, acceleration lane, or deceleration lane; over a portion of a way where the authority has posted a lesser minimum speed limit on a sign; when the vehicle is incapable of operation at the minimum speed because of mechanical failure; when weather or roadway conditions require traveling at a lesser speed; or if the vehicle is an over-weight vehicle or over-size vehicle operating in conformance with a special permit, in which case the vehicle must be capable of maintaining a minimum speed of 20 miles per hour unless the special permit provides otherwise.
| Way | Maximum Speed Limit | Minimum Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike between the New York State border and Interchange 14 in Weston, eastbound, and from Interchange 15 in Newton to the New York State border, westbound. | 65 m.p.h. | 40 m.p.h. |
| Turnpike, all other portions | 55 m.p.h. | 40 m.p.h. |
| Callahan and Sumner Tunnels | 35 m.p.h. | 20 m.p.h. |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 40 m.p.h. | 20 m.p.h. |
| Any Other Way | 55 m.p.h. | 40 m.p.h. |
The Authority posts signs notifying operators that they are entering a construction zone or maintenance work zone on a way, indicating the speed limit within the zone, and indicating the fine for speeding within the zone as provided in 730 CMR 7.12(3)(a).
An operator may not drive a vehicle in such a zone at a speed in excess of the posted speed limit.
An operator may not drive a vehicle in areas within such a zone from which the vehicle is excluded as indicated by a sign.
An operator may not operate a vehicle in such a zone in a careless manner, including striking, moving, or interfering with a sign.
The operator of a truck, bus, school bus, or slow-moving motor vehicle in the Tunnels shall drive only in the right-hand lane unless a toll collector, Massachusetts State Police officer, or sign otherwise directs.
The operator of a motor vehicle on a way other than the Tunnels shall drive in the lane nearest the right shoulder of the roadway, when that lane is available for ordinary travel, except when overtaking another vehicle in that lane or at the direction of a Massachusetts State Police officer or sign. When the lane nearest the right shoulder of the roadway is a creeper lane or breakdown lane, an operator shall drive in the lane adjacent to the creeper lane or breakdown lane, except when overtaking another vehicle in that lane or at the direction of a Massachusetts State Police officer or sign.
The operator of a motor vehicle may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicle and traffic conditions.
No operator may operate a motor vehicle without engaging the gears of the motor vehicle's transmission.
No operator of a motor vehicle may enter a way unless the motor vehicle carries a fuel or energy supply in its main fuel reservoir or energy supply source sufficient to enable it to complete its passage on the way without stopping to refuel or re-energize, except at designated service areas.
No person may cut, mutilate, or remove a tree, shrub, or plant located on a way. No person may paint, mark, or mar any wall, bridge, or other structure on a way.
A vehicle carrying a hazardous material may not enter or use the Tunnels.
If a vehicle is operated on a way in violation of any provision of 730 CMR 7.00 or any other regulation or law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the identity of the operator of the vehicle can not be determined, the person in whose name the vehicle is registered is deemed prima facie responsible for the violation, except as otherwise provided with respect to the responsibility of an account holder under 730 CMR 7.04(5).
Any individual convicted of a violation of the maximum speed limit in violation of 730 CMR 7.08(6)(c) is subject to punishment by a fine of not less than $50.00. Where such conviction is for operating a motor vehicle at a rate of speed exceeding ten miles per hour over the speed limit, an additional fine of $10.00 for each mile per hour in excess of the ten miles per hour is assessed, to a maximum fine of $500.00.
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