No county-level abandoned vehicle ordinance. State law MGL c. 90 §22C (72-hour rule on public ways) applies uniformly throughout Suffolk County. Each city enforces through its police department.
MGL c. 90 Section 22C establishes the 72-hour threshold statewide. Each municipality's police department handles enforcement through tag-and-tow. MGL c. 266 Section 120D governs private property towing with required police notification. Uniform process across all municipalities. This abandoned vehicles rule under Suffolk County's parking ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Suffolk County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Suffolk County code enforcement directly or consult the official Massachusetts municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Vehicles over 72 hours tagged and towed. Owners liable for all charges.
Suffolk County, MA
Amplified music in Suffolk County is regulated at the city level. Boston requires Entertainment Licenses from the Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs & Licens...
Suffolk County, MA
Massachusetts has a spite fence statute (MGL c.49 §21) but no shared fence cost law. Each owner is responsible for their own fence.
Suffolk County, MA
Massachusetts does not ban specific dog breeds statewide. Some municipalities have attempted BSL with mixed results. Dangerous dog provisions are behavior-ba...
Suffolk County, MA
Suffolk County requires dogs under control at all times (MGL c.140 §157). Dog licensing required through city/town clerk (MGL c.140 §155). Rabies vaccination...
Suffolk County, MA
MA prohibits intentional feeding of black bears (MGL c. 131, §75A) and regulates feeding of white-tailed deer. Boston Health Code §2-2.8 prohibits feeding of...
Suffolk County, MA
Suffolk County may require vegetation management for fire safety. MA does not have a statewide defensible space mandate. Local property maintenance applies.
See how Suffolk County's abandoned vehicles rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.