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For commercial truck drivers, their CDLs are their livelihood. Without them, they can’t drive for work — and this means they can’t earn a living. There are various ways that truckers can lose their license, but it typically comes down to either disqualification or suspension. So, what are the differences between these penalties — and …

CDL License Disqualification vs. Suspension: Key Differences and Consequences Read More »

Commercial truck drivers are the backbone of the American economy. They drive our country’s roadways daily to ensure we have all the products and necessities we’d ever require. However, an impaired driving conviction and other charges can result in a license suspension for commercial drivers. So, can CDL drivers get a hardship license in Boston? …

Hardship Licenses for CDL Holders in Boston: Understanding the Eligibility Criteria Read More »

In a town that’s well-known for its public transit system, it may not seem like driving is a necessity. However, Boston’s public transportation options aren’t for everyone. This can make it particularly difficult if you’ve had your license suspended. What many people don’t realize, though, is that it’s possible to have these decisions overturned. Even …

How to Appeal a Driver’s License Suspension in Boston: Step-by-Step Guide Read More »

Massachusetts is widely regarded as one of the strictest states when it comes to impaired driving. Our state’s operating under the influence (OUI) laws can land a person in prison for years after just one conviction. However, this is a fairly rare outcome. However, severe penalties involving your license are a whole different story. That’s …

Melanie’s Law and its Impact on Driver’s License Suspensions in Boston Read More »

A “lockout” occurs when the ignition of a motor vehicle is locked due to certain activity such as failed or missed rolling re-tests. Lockouts also occur due to 2 failed initial start tests and  missed monthly downloads. Even a single rolling re-test failure will trigger a lockout. The Registry considers any lockout of an ignition …

Ignition Interlock Device Lockouts Read More »

Many New York DUI cases are reduced to “driving while ability is impaired” (DWAI), in violation of New York VTL § 1192. This statute simply states that “no person shall operate a motor vehicle while the person’s ability to operate such motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol.” This statute is completely silent …

New York DWAI Suspensions Read More »

Examples of circumvention of an ignition interlock device include disabling or bypassing the device’s control of the vehicle’s starter by cutting, connecting, or bypassing wires. Other examples include soliciting another person to blow into the device. Ignition interlock devices use a variety of measures to prevent circumvention and tampering. For example, the head contains specially …

Ignition Interlock Circumvention Read More »

If you are required to have the Ignition Interlock Device, you must use the device while you are on any hardship license and for an additional two (2) years after having the hardship “H” restriction removed from your driver’s license. The 2 year clock does not start running until you are on a fulltime 24 …

Ignition Interlock Device Removal Read More »