--- title: "Boston MA Traffic" url: https://www.hereboston.com/traffic-boston-ma/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:47-04:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:06:01-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Boston" attribution: "HERE Boston" --- # Boston MA Traffic *Source: [HERE Boston](https://www.hereboston.com/traffic-boston-ma/) — July 26, 2026 by * Public Safety # Boston Traffic & Road Conditions Live cameras, road conditions, accident reports, and construction alerts for Suffolk County [{{DOT}} Cameras](#ht-cameras) [Accidents](#ht-accidents) [DUI Reports](#ht-dui) [School Zones](#ht-school) [Report an Issue](/contact/) [MAACO Sponsored · Paint & Body Since 1972 Boston's bumpers take a beating. Uncle Maaco puts them back together — America's #1 Bodyshop. See How This Spot Works →](/section-sponsorship/) {{DOT}} Live Feeds ## {{DOT}} Traffic Cameras — Suffolk County Camera thumbnails link directly to — no {{DOT}} API key required. [View all cameras on {{TRAFFIC_511_NAME}} →](http://TRAFFIC_511_URL) [LIVE *HERE*Boston Traffic Cam {{DOT}} Live {{DOT}} Live Traffic — Suffolk County Area Live camera feeds for the Suffolk County area are being curated. View all {{DOT}} cameras on {{TRAFFIC_511_URL}}. 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Accident and crash reports for Suffolk County will appear here as they are published. Our team monitors {{STATE_HP}} and local sources daily. DUI & Impaired Driving ## Boston DUI Reports & Checkpoints DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for Suffolk County DUI reports, arrest data, and checkpoint alerts for Suffolk County will appear here as they are published. ### Suffolk County DUI Data - **1,127 monitored DUI cases** in Suffolk County (MADD Court Monitoring, 2019–2024) - **65% conviction rate** — the highest of all 7 monitored SC counties - **SC is #5 nationally** for drunk driving fatalities — 474 deaths in 2022 - **BAC limit**: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.02% for under 21 - **First offense penalties**: $400–$1,000 fine, 48 hours–90 days jail, 6-month license suspension - **Refusing a breathalyzer** results in automatic 6-month license suspension under SC implied consent law ⚠ DUI Checkpoints SC Highway Patrol conducts regular DUI checkpoints throughout Suffolk County. Checkpoints are legal and must follow strict protocols. [{{STATE_HP}} Info →](http://STATE_HP_URL) 📞 Report a Drunk Driver If you see an impaired driver, call 911 immediately. Note the vehicle description, tag number, and direction of travel. [Call 911](tel:911) 🚗 Sober Ride Options Uber and Lyft operate in the Boston area. Many local bars and restaurants offer designated driver programs. School Zone Safety ## Boston School Traffic & Zone Safety School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Suffolk County parents and commuters ### School Zone Speed Limits Massachusetts law requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit during designated hours. Fines are doubled in active school zones. Watch for flashing beacon signals near all Boston schools. ### Pickup & Dropoff Hours Peak school traffic: **6:30–8:30 AM** and **2:00–4:00 PM** on school days. Allow extra commute time during these hours. Obey no parking and no stopping signs near school entrances. ### School Bus Safety SC law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Passing a stopped school bus carries fines up to $1,000 and potential license suspension. Children should wait in a safe place away from traffic. ### Back-to-School Alerts Each August, traffic patterns shift across Suffolk County as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections. By the Numbers ## Boston Commute Facts Key statistics for Suffolk County commuters Data: US Census Bureau ACS • {{DOT}} Traffic Reports Alerts ## Active Construction & Closures Major construction and road closure alerts will be posted here as they are reported. Our team monitors {{DOT}} and county notices daily to keep Suffolk County commuters informed. No recent DOT releases for this area. 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