Are Flares Legal in Ma

Please note that this information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as legal advice. It is your responsibility to ensure that you fully comply with all relevant laws. Baystate Jeepers uses FRS radios for communication. There is a lot of information on the Internet about what is legal and what is not. Some information is correct and some is not. Most of this is probably obsolete as it changes frequently. Baystate Jeepers does not tolerate the use of illegal equipment or the use of equipment illegally. Since laws and rules change frequently, it is recommended that users do their own research and make their own decisions about the devices they want to use. In any case, FRS radios must not operate above 2 W of power. This could at best attract unwanted attention or at worst cause interference with other radio systems. Members are responsible for ensuring that their radio equipment complies with all relevant rules, including power settings.

Tires bigger than stock sometimes extend beyond the wing flares and our friendly inspection post attendant says it`s a no-no. People often put stick tires just to have them inspected, and then put their real tires back on when they get home. It`s silly, wouldn`t it make more sense for the screening officer to inspect the tires and wheels we drive 364 days a year? Did you know that the general laws of Massachusetts, Part I, Title XIV, Chapter 90, Section 19 actually allow our tires to go beyond wing enlargement? Most of the requirements for transporting state equipment are similar to federal laws. This main list includes lifeguards, fire extinguishers, signalling devices, visual distress signals and navigation lights. In Massachusetts, life jackets must be worn by: (1) youth under the age of 12 (2), boat users (3), water skiers (4) canoeists from September 15 to May 15. The owner of a boat or the operator of a boat is responsible for ensuring that passengers on board carry lifeguards when needed. In addition, the State requires that all motorboats (with the exception of personal watercraft) be equipped with an anchor, a manual lease and a leash. A paddle or rudder is required on boats less than 16 feet long. Motorboats towing skiers must also be equipped with a boarding ladder.

Registration and numbering of all machine-propelled vessels is required. The operator of a motorboat involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury, death or property damage (more than $500) must immediately notify MA`s environmental police and submit the relevant accident report within the required time. (2 days – death; 5 days – all other accidents) Torch guns, such as the 12-gauge plastic signal device for naval use, are not regulated as weapons in Massachusetts. Personal watercraft are legally considered motorboats and must comply with all recreational boating laws and navigation rules, including the above speed and operating regulations. In addition, personal watercraft users must comply with government regulations specific to the use of boats: The following modes of operation are extremely dangerous and prohibited: It can be difficult to navigate the laws relating to off-road vehicles. We recommend that you click on the links provided and print the full text of the relevant laws and keep them in your Jeep glove box for reference. This could save you time and possibly a fine! Here are some common problems that off-roaders face in Massachusetts. This is just a summary of the boat laws. All boaters must be aware of and comply with all local, state and federal laws.

For more information about boat laws, boat training, or to obtain accident report forms, contact the Massachusetts Environmental Police at (508) 564-4961 “Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, no passenger vehicle may be used in any manner if that vehicle has the sidewall or thread of a tire protruding outward beyond the outer part of the wing or lateral part of the body. unless the vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive or is otherwise modified and intended for off-road use. » What is the law regarding flares in the AM? I found this post from Northeast Shooters, but it dates back to 2009.It`s a state that considers round bullets for black powder guns as “ammunition” that requires a purchase license, so it wouldn`t surprise me if the law has changed since 09. All PHEVs must currently be registered in Massachusetts under MGL c. 90B. Massachusetts` new RV laws require the registration to be displayed on the left and right sides of the vehicle. In addition, motor vehicles registered under Chapter 90 must now also be registered as recreational vehicles under Chapter 90B (land/off-road motorcycles, jeeps, etc.) when used for recreational or recreational purposes as soon as they leave a highway in accordance with Chapter 90. Outside the state, RV registrations are not valid in Massachusetts. Contact the Department of Environmental Prosecutions for registration information: (617) 626-1610 or Registration No person under the age of 12 is permitted to operate a motorboat unless accompanied on board and directly supervised by a competent person aged 18 or over. Personal watercraft users must be at least 16 years of age, without exception, to start operating. Adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15 must take a recognized basic course for operating a motorboat without adult supervision. Upon successful completion of such a course, students will receive a “Boating Safety Certificate” from the state which must be in the possession of the certified operator when they are on the road.

Boat users who are 16 or 17 years of age must also take such a navigation course. Youth under the age of 16 are not permitted to operate personal watercraft. Here are some links to explore: ARRL: FCC Discussion on the problem of imported VHF-UHF transceivers not certified ARRL: New FCC Part 95 Personal Radio Services Rules Published in The Federal Register Federal Register: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) has adopted a complete reorganization and update of the rules for FCC personal radio services: New User Guide to Getting Started with the Universal Licensing System Year 2010 Changes have been made to the AM laws regarding off-road recreational vehicles. If you leave a public road, you must now register your Jeep as an off-road vehicle. If you don`t, you risk being fined by the AM Environmental Police. This must first be done in an office of the Registration Office for Boats, PHEVs and Snowmobiles, but can then be renewed online every two years.