Advanced Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Law – Hingham PD

Course Facts

• Instructor: Chief Kevin Kennedy (Ret), Esq.
• Date: September 24, 2026
• Location: Hingham Police Department
• Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Price: $299.00 USD

Course Overview

This comprehensive training program expands officers' knowledge of Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Laws and provides them with the essential competencies needed for effective enforcement on roadways. Through this course, participants will gain the tools and understanding required to properly identify violations, manage traffic stops, and apply the law with confidence.

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Legal grounds for initiating traffic stops
• Junior Operator Law and related restrictions
• Common civil motor vehicle violations and enforcement
• Criminal motor vehicle offenses and proper procedures
• Operating under the influence (alcohol and drugs) enforcement
• Distinguishing between negligence and reckless driving in operating to endanger cases
• Procedures for obtaining search warrants for blood and medical records
• Best practices for report writing in motor vehicle incidents
• Conducting thorough motor vehicle inventories

Course Outcome

Upon completion, officers will be equipped to identify, respond to, and enforce motor vehicle laws effectively, contributing to safer roadways and more defensible legal proceedings.

Additional Resources

This course includes the Motor Vehicle Law Guide and the Roadside Reference Cruiser Guide.