I recently received this inquiry regarding MA License Reinstatement Fees. The DOT hearing officer at the Registry’s office in Lawrence had a white board describing the new consecutive reinstatement fees as of 3-26-18. The officer explained that the 6 $500 fees used to be one $500 but this has changed. Tell me I’m wrong but […]
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The Ignition Interlock Department of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will be requiring that real time violation devices be installed later this year. These devices are capable of real time reporting of violations to the RMV by using a cellular modem. The devices also record and can report location data and speed by using
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I recently received this e-mail from a truck driver who was arrested for drunk driving in an unknown community in Massachusetts. On 3/12/12 I was arrested for an OUI. When I got to police station for the breathalyzer test, they told me that if I refused I would only lose my license for 180 days.
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When an incident in Massachusetts causes the loss of your New Hampshire driver’s license or operating privileges, you are usually provided with 30 days within which to resolve the matter, before the indefinite New Hampshire suspension / revocation takes effect. You can prevent the loss of your driver’s license by clearing the out of state
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The New York Ignition Interlock Device Law, known as “Leandra’s Law,” became effective on August 15, 2010. This followed the interlock requirements of Melanie’s Law in Massachusetts, which became effective on January 1, 2006. Leandra’s Law, like Melanie’s Law, was enacted to enhance public safety by increasing the penalties for drunk driving. The NY IID
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Question: I received a DUI in the State of New Hampshire in October of 2012. I am moving to Massachusetts and am looking to find out how to get my license back, so I do not lose my job. Answer: MassDOT will not issue you a Massachusetts driver’s license if your license or right to operate
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Massachusetts residents who are arrested for DUI or OUI in another state may face license suspension consequences both in the state where the DUI occurred and in Massachusetts. This is due to the Interstate Driver’s License Compact, which requires states to notify the driver’s home state of any DUI conviction or similar offense. Additionally, the
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I was arrested more than a year ago for operating under the influence in Massachusetts and I refused the breathalyzer. I had previous offenses (one dismissed and one CWOF) from 30 yrs. ago. My current OUI case was dismissed in September. However, after dismissing the charges, the judge would not reinstate license. I have a
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The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is empowered to suspend the driver’s license or right to operate in Massachusetts of anyone who the Registry deems is an “immediate threat” to the motoring public. MassDOT can legally impose these immediate threat suspensions in some cases without grating the driver a hearing prior to the suspension. In
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