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Massachusetts Windshield Mounting Laws (2026 Guide)

Independently fact-checked against primary sources (last audited August 17, 2026). · Reviewed by the RecordingLaw editorial team. · Law checked current as of August 17, 2026. · 10 primary sources cited on this page. How we verify our legal content

Massachusetts Windshield Mounting Laws (2026 Guide)

Updates

Corrected the penalty for an impeded operation citation (Section 13 carries no fine of its own, so the Chapter 90 default in Section 20 applies), narrowed the police and inspection-sticker exemption rows to what Section 9D actually says, fixed an inverted rear-window tint rule, and clarified that windshield mounts are governed by Section 13 and the annual inspection standard rather than Section 9D.

Independently fact-checked against the cited primary sources; governing law re-checked for recent changes

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Sources and References

  1. MGL Chapter 90, Section 9D - Windshields and Windows Obscured by Nontransparent Materials(malegislature.gov).gov
  2. MGL Chapter 90, Section 13B - Electronic Device Use While Driving(malegislature.gov).gov
  3. MGL Chapter 90, Section 13 - Safety Precautions for Proper Operation(malegislature.gov).gov
  4. Acts of 2019, Chapter 122 - Massachusetts Hands-Free Driving Law(malegislature.gov).gov
  5. Massachusetts Hands-Free Law Overview(mass.gov).gov
  6. Governor Baker Signs Hands-Free Device Legislation(mass.gov).gov
  7. Apply for a Tinted Glass Waiver - Massachusetts RMV(mass.gov).gov
  8. MGL Chapter 90, Section 8M - Junior Operator Mobile Device Restrictions(malegislature.gov).gov
  9. EZDriveMA - Massachusetts Toll Information(mass.gov).gov
  10. 540 CMR 4.00 - Annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Regulations(mass.gov).gov
  11. 540 CMR 4.04 - Procedures for Inspection of Non-commercial Motor Vehicles(law.cornell.edu)
  12. MGL Chapter 90, Section 20 - Default Penalties for Chapter 90 Violations(malegislature.gov)
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