Laws

According to mass.gov, while this law does prohibit unnecessary idling, it also recognizes that there are times when idling is simply unavoidable and lists three specific exemptions: Like when an engine is being repaired and operating the engine is necessary for the repair; or when a vehicle is making deliveries and associated power is necessary; and when the engine is used to provide power to another device.

According to the FAA, Lithium batteries, which power everyday devices, can catch fire if damaged or if battery terminals are short-circuited.

With recent events across America, Massachusetts has a set limit on how much gasoline can be transported at a given time.

The simplest way to put it, yes you can legally drive with no shirt on in the commonwealth of Massachusetts! According to lawstuffexplained.com, Massachusetts has no laws regarding shirtless driving and only has laws for indecent exposure such as genitalia and nothing for upper body (like breasts).

Massachusetts residents are encouraged to set up their own rain barrels to collect rainwater from a home’s roof through the gutter system.

It isn't necessarily illegal in Massachusetts to have your feet on the dash while riding in a vehicle, however an officer can pull you over if your passenger is obstructing your view from the passenger's side mirror. As mentioned before, it is extremely dangerous to do this while riding in a vehicle even it's just a minor accident.

Many states have specific rules on what roadkill you can claim. One of those states has made it completely illegal to take home animals you find along the road.

Now when decide to leave our house to make a run to the grocery store or a trip for that discounted clothing at the department store, we have to decide what we want to wear for shopping.

Some of you Massachusetts faithful may perhaps be familiar with this, but until just recently, I was not.

With winter in full force, it's no surprise we're all going to want to go outside and start our vehicles before we head to our destination. However, if you're caught idling your vehicle for an extended period of time, you may have to deal with the law.