Code of Massachusetts Regulations
302 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
Title 302 CMR 11.00 - Parkways, Traffic, And Pedestrian Rules
Section 11.11 - Violations and Enforcement

Universal Citation: 302 MA Code of Regs 302.11

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Any person who by his or her actions violates any provision of 302 CMR 11.00, or any person who fails to comply with any reasonable request of any duly authorized employee of the Department, is subject to fine, eviction from DCR property or both.

(2) Any person may be denied admittance to or suspended from any DCR property for a period of time to be determined by the Department, for violating any regulation of the Department or any provision thereof, including failing to comply with any request of any DCR ranger or other authorized law enforcement officials.

(3) DCR rangers and other authorized law enforcement officials are authorized to issue citations for violations of all DCR regulations, including, without limitation, violations of 302 CMR 11.00, and 302 CMR 12.00: Parks and Recreation Rules.

(4) If a DCR ranger or other authorized law enforcement official witnesses a violation of 302 CMR 11.00 or 302 CMR 12.00: Parks and Recreation Rules, such official may issue a citation to the offender. The DCR ranger or other authorized law enforcement official is authorized to request the name, address, driver's license or other photo identification, phone number and date of birth of the offender.

(5) The offender shall make full of payment of any citation for a violation of 302 CMR 11.00 or 302 CMR 12.00: Parks and Recreation Rules to the DCR within 21 days of issuance. If not paid within 21 days, the fine may be increased.

(6) In lieu of payment of a parking citation, the offender may, within 21 days of issuance of the citation, request a hearing of DCR. Failure to pay or request a hearing within 21 days after issuance may result in the non-renewal of the registered owner's vehicle registration and driver's license.

(7) In lieu of payment of a non-parking citation, the offender may, within 21 days of receipt of the citation, request a hearing, which will be held at the District Court of the Commonwealth with jurisdiction over the matter.

(8) Violation Towing.

(a) A vehicle may be towed if the restriction on parking is clearly posted on a DCR sign or other marker that bears "Tow Zone" in the legend.

(b) Towing of a vehicle can occur without the need or requirement of posted signage for the following violations (violation numbers noted refer to the corresponding section of 302 CMR 11.04):

Violation Code Number and Designation:

(4) Fire Hydrant

(5) Within Intersection

(7) Time Limitation

(15) Crosswalk, Sidewalk

(8)
(c) Declared Emergency

(10) Obstructing Snow Plowing, Snow Removal, Street Cleaning or Maintenance Equipment

(11) Double Parking

(12) Obstructing Public Transportation

(14) Obstructing Driveways, DCR Roadways, Service Ways or Gates, Access Areas, Public Transportation Stops, Emergency or Other Restricted Areas

(15) Obstructing Crosswalks or Sidewalks

(19) Travel Lane

(23) More than One Foot from Curb

(24) Designated Parking Spaces

(26) Handicap Parking

(27) Handicap Ramp

(29) Parkland

(c) A vehicle owner is solely responsible for towing charges.

(d) Ten or more unpaid parking violations on DCR property or DCR roadways shall be grounds for the impoundment of the violating vehicle, until all fines and fees are paid in full.

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