Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) play a critical role in promoting road safety under Melanie’s Law in Massachusetts. Designed to prevent individuals with DUI convictions from driving under the influence, these devices are mandatory for drivers reinstating their licenses after two or more DUI convictions. However, tampering with or attempting to bypass an IID carries severe […]
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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
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It is a known fact that ignition interlock devices produce false positive readings. These false readings unjustly prevent the driver from operating the vehicle, and can result in extremely harsh consequences. False positives have occurred due to baked goods, protein bars containing sugar alcohol, cinnamon, mouthwash, and cigarette smoke. These substances may appear as alcohol
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Under Massachusetts Law, anyone who is reinstating his or her Massachusetts Driver’s License from a second or subsequent DUI suspension is required to use an ignition interlock device while on a hardship license and for at least 2 years after fully reinstating. Here are the IID reinstatement procedures. If the Registry denies you reinstatement, you have the
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In the case of Commonwealth v. Hallinan, the highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that anyone who took a breath test on the Draeger Alcotest 9510 breathalyzer and pled guilty or admitted to sufficient facts to DUI from June 1, 2011, through April 18, 2019 is entitled to withdraw his or her guilty plea or
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If you have received a letter from the Registry of Motor Vehicles informing you that your license or right to drive has been suspended due to an indefinite immediate threat complaint, it is likely that a police officer or medical professional filed a complaint with the Registry stating that you are not safe to drive.
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To protect public safety on the highways, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles strives to maintain accurate and complete records for drivers who operate in Massachusetts, both residents and non-residents. The Registry, on a continuous basis, reviews its records to locate possible multiple or duplicate driving records. When duplicate or multiple records are found, the
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The Registry of Motor Vehicles requires all repeat DUI offenders who are reinstating from a DUI suspension on or after January 1, 2006, to use an ignition interlock device in any vehicle which the repeat DUI offender owns, leases, or operates. The IID requirement will be imposed during the entire term of any hardship license
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Melanie’s Law, G. L. c. 90, § 24 1/2 requires all repeat DUI offenders who are applying for a new Massachusetts Driver’s License or reinstatement from DUI suspensions after January 1, 2006, to install an ignition interlock device in every vehicle which the repeat offender owns, leases, or operates for a minimum of 2 years.
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