Massachusetts H2443 prohibits smoking in motor vehicles with children and mandates warnings instead of citations for violations.
Massachusetts H2443 amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws to prohibit smoking in any motor vehicle where a child is present. Law enforcement officers who stop motorists for this violation must issue a warning instead of a citation. A violation of this section cannot be used as evidence of contributory negligence in civil actions and does not count as a moving violation for premium surcharges. Violators may contest citations under Chapter 90, Section 3.
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