Press Release: 11/25/2025

Truck Safety Device Standards Certification Deadline Approaching

 



 



November 24, 2025



Reminder on the Department of Transportation standards



As a reminder, registered motor vehicles, trucks, semi-trailers, and trailers that weigh more than 10,001 lbs. or more and operate under a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must ensure they are certified by December 31, 2025. These Department of Transportation standards stem from a 2022 law signed by Charlie Baker in January 2023 as one of his final acts as governor.



The law requires:




  • Lateral protective devices

  • Convex mirrors

  • Crossover mirrors

  • Backup cameras



 



For more detailed information on certification please visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/truck-safety-devices or email safertrucks@dot.state.ma.us with any questions.



Topics:



Regulations



State:



Massachusetts