Mobility & Curb Rules in Massachusetts (2026)
15 rules on the books across Massachusetts, 9 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Bike Lane Rules
Rules of the road in painted, buffered, and protected bike lanes, including which vehicles may enter, parking-protected designs, and the right-of-way at intersections.
Boston
Some RestrictionsParking or standing a motor vehicle in a marked bike lane or shared bike lane anywhere in Boston is banned under Code…
Read full rule →Chelsea
Some RestrictionsChelsea gives bicycles and other non-motorized conveyances exclusive use of designated bicycle lanes under Section 14-6…
Read full rule →Somerville
Some RestrictionsIn Somerville, bicycles and other non-motorized conveyances have exclusive right-of-way in designated bicycle lanes…
Read full rule →TNC Pickup Zones
Designated rideshare (Uber/Lyft) pickup-and-dropoff zones at LAX and major venues, surcharges, and how cities regulate curbside competition with taxis.
Red-Light Cameras
History and current status of LA's automated red-light camera program (sunset 2011), and current photo-enforcement at school-bus arms and bus-only lanes.
Somerville
Significant RestrictionsSomerville's ordinance lets the Police Department mail civil-penalty notices to vehicle owners caught by photographic…
Read full rule →Boston
Some RestrictionsBoston authorizes red-light camera enforcement citywide under Code of Ordinances § 7-7.4, imposing a civil penalty, not…
Read full rule →Brockton
Some RestrictionsBrockton runs an automated red light camera program under City Code Section 12-170, issuing a $50 civil penalty by mail…
Read full rule →Lawrence
Some RestrictionsLawrence Police Department operates civil red light cameras under Municipal Code § 10.36.360, mailing vehicle owners a…
Read full rule →Springfield
Some RestrictionsSpringfield, Massachusetts runs an automated red-light camera civil enforcement program under City Code Ch. 385, Art…
Read full rule →Golf Carts & Low-Speed Vehicles
Where golf carts and low-speed vehicles may legally use public streets, the speed-limit ceiling on roads they can cross or travel, and the equipment, licence, insurance and age rules that apply. Cart-community towns often permit street use the surrounding state law would not.