MassDOT imposes Complaint Regulatory license and registration suspensions for a variety of different reasons. The purpose of a complaint regulatory license suspension is to bring the driver in for a hearing. If the driver fails to appear the Registry will indefinitely revoke his or her license until the customer personally appears and satisfies whatever requirements […]
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The importance of keeping your Massachusetts Driving Record clean cannot be overstated. Having a poor driving record has a litany of potential negative consequences such as denial of employment, loss of a commercial driver’s license, civil liability, insurance premium increases, license suspensions, and employment consequences. Many employers check their employee’s Motor Vehicle Records to insure
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MassDOT has announced that holders of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) in Massachusetts need to self-certify that they are in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations prior to a deadline of January 30, 2014. This is required by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and it is a national requirement. CDL drivers need to
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Every state has enacted a law permitting a court or administrative agency to order a convicted drunk driver to install an ignition interlock for some period after conviction. In Massachusetts, at present, this requirement applies to those who have 2 or more operating under the influence convictions or alcohol program assignments. The ignition interlock device
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If your Massachusetts Driver’s License is suspended or revoked for over one year, MassDOT may require you to take a written and road test prior to getting your license reinstated. Also, the Registry routinely requires competency road exams for those who have had their licenses suspended as a result of a “complaint medical” or an
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A Massachusetts resident and holder of a commercial driver’s license CDL is facing a DUI charge in New Hampshire. He had a prior OUI conviction in Massachusetts in 1982. He has questions about the implications of being convicted of DUI in New Hampshire and he is trying to decide whether her should fight his New
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Those facing New Hampshire DUI suspensions may soon be able to get their driving privileges restored with ignition interlock restricted hardship licenses. Currently, the State of New Hampshire Motor Vehicles Bureau does not issue hardship licenses. However, if New Hampshire House Bill 496 passes, that will change. First offenders who have lost their licenses for
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Appealing an adverse decision of the Board of Appeals requires filing a complaint in Superior Court within thirty (30) days of the decision. After service of the administrative record of the proceedings under appeal, you must file a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and an accompanying Memorandum of Law. All legal pleadings must be
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Unfortunately for Massachusetts motorists, it’s that time of year. With the recent inclement weather, we’ve already had a substantial number of traffic accidents due to snow and ice. We can expect many more weather related accidents before the end of the snow season. When you are involved in an accident, your insurance company will make
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