The Work and Family Mobility Act will allow those without proof of lawful presence or legal immigration status to finally obtain valid driving privileges, which will allow them to legally drive in Massachusetts. This legislation will go into effect on July 1, 2023. This will give the Registry of Motor Vehicles time to make arrangements […]
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Ignition Interlock Devices are not accurate and reliable breath testing devices. They are lockout devices and they’re not “breathalyzers.” These videos show conclusively that these devices cannot be relied upon to produce accurate Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) readings. This client of mine has an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed in two vehicles, a Toyota (car)
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Individuals who are facing an indefinite or 10-year license suspension for an Ignition Interlock Violation (IVO) such as failed rolling re-tests, failed start-up tests, missed service visits, and circumvention often ask whether or not they should have the ignition interlock device (IID) removed from their vehicles while their ignition interlock suspension appeal is pending before
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The Mass. RMV is part of a nationwide system that connects motor vehicle departments of all states together. The purpose of this system is for Registries and Motor Vehicle Departments to share information regarding drivers whose privileges have been suspended or revoked. In order to accomplish this purpose, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles imposes
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If you are convicted of DUI in another state and you are a Massachusetts resident or the holder of a Massachusetts Driver’s License, the Registry of Motor Vehicles will penalize you as if the DUI occurred in Massachusetts, even if the case is resolved through an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program. Some states, such as
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The Registry of Motor Vehicles has been suspended Massachusetts Driver’s Licenses when the license holder is convicted of unlicensed operation or operating on an expired license in another state. These B51 Unlicensed Operation suspensions are plainly invalid and should be appealed. Notwithstanding the lack of validity of these B51 – Expired / No License suspensions,
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If you have received an Immediate Threat W72 suspension from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, that means that your Massachusetts Driver’s license will be indefinitely suspended pending the final disposition of the charges filed against you. Even after the criminal case has been fully resolved, the RMV will not automatically reinstate your license. Instead, you
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Massachusetts Junior Operator License (JOL) Speeding Suspensions and Hardship Licenses Massachusetts enforces strict penalties for Junior Operator License (JOL) holders who receive speeding violations. Even a single speeding offense results in an automatic license suspension, and multiple violations lead to even harsher consequences. Understanding the law and knowing the steps for reinstatement are crucial for
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Windshield Washer Fluid and Ignition Interlock Devices: What Massachusetts Drivers Need to Know If you’re part of the Massachusetts Registry’s Ignition Interlock Program, you may not realize that a common household item—windshield washer fluid—could jeopardize your driver’s license. Despite the devices being labeled “alcohol-specific,” ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are not designed to differentiate between the
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