Advanced Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Law – Grafton PD

Facts

Instructor: Chief Kevin Kennedy (Ret), Esq.

Date: October 9, 2026

Location: Grafton Police Department

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Price: $299.00 USD

Overview

This comprehensive training program is designed to broaden an officer's expertise in enforcing Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Laws, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary for effective law enforcement on the road. By the end of this training, officers will be better prepared to identify, respond to, and enforce motor vehicle laws, ensuring safer roads and stronger legal outcomes. This course includes the Motor Vehicle Law Guide and the Roadside Reference Cruiser Guide.

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