Section 1:
Chapter 175, in section 113B is hereby amended by adding, in paragraph 10 after the words "suspend the license or right to operate a motor vehicle for 60 days" the following new language:
Provided, that the following surchargeable events shall not be counted towards the registrar's ability to suspend the license or right to operate a motor vehicle;
“Horn, operating without” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 section 7.
“Inadequate equipment (brakes, directional signals, lights or safety devices)” as defined by 730 CMR 7.08(27)
“Inspection sticker, failure to display” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 section 20 and 730 CMR 7.08(26)
“Inspection sticker, operating without” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90, section 7A and M.G.L. chapter 90 section 20 and 730 CMR 7.08(26)
“Lights, operating motor vehicle with improper lights” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 sections 7 and 16
“Operating without proper mirrors and reflectors” as defined M.G.L. chapter 90 section 7
“Rear lights, must have” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 85 section 15
“Rear lights, operating without” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 section 7
“Tread depth, tires” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 section 7Q and 540 CMR 4.04
“Unattended vehicle, stop engine, set brakes, remove key from switch and from vehicle” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 section 13
Section 2:
Chapter 175, in section 113B is hereby further amended by adding, in paragraph 14 after the words " require the driver to participate in and complete a driver education program satisfactory to the registrar" the following new language:
Provided, that the following surchargeable incidents shall not be counted towards the requirement to take part in a driver education program;
“Horn, operating without” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 section 7.
“Inadequate equipment (brakes, directional signals, lights or safety devices)” as defined by 730 CMR 7.08(27)
“Inspection sticker, failure to display” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 section 20 and 730 CMR 7.08(26)
“Inspection sticker, operating without” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90, section 7A and M.G.L. chapter 90 section 20 and 730 CMR 7.08(26)
“Lights, operating motor vehicle with improper lights” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 sections 7 and 16
“Operating without proper mirrors and reflectors” as defined M.G.L. chapter 90 section 7
“Rear lights, must have” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 85 section 15
“Rear lights, operating without” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 section 7
“Tread depth, tires” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 section 7Q and 540 CMR 4.04
“Unattended vehicle, stop engine, set brakes, remove key from switch and from vehicle” as defined by M.G.L. chapter 90 section 13
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