Ok. I’m repeating myself, but I can’t help it. I continue to get a high volume of inquiries from people who are trying to get out of having the ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles. Given the problems, frustration, inconvenience, embarrassment, anxiety, and expense associated with the interlock devices, I don’t blame them. However, …
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles requires that all vehicles registered in this state to have mandatory liability insurance. This compulsory insurance requirement exists so that there will be funds available in the event that a Massachusetts driver causes personal injury or property damage to another. It is a criminal offense in Massachusetts to own …
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Young drivers in Massachusetts must exercise extreme caution both behind the wheel and in situations involving alcohol. In my law practice, I have seen firsthand the harsh penalties and consequences associated with violations of the JOL law and other Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Laws. A single speeding ticket on a JOL will trigger an automatic 90 …
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I represented several clients at the RMV Board of Appeal today. While I was waiting for my cases to be called, a woman who caused a fatal accident in Framingham, Massachusetts a few years ago pled her case for a hardship license. The tragic accident result in the woman’s 19 year old boyfriend being thrown …
Drivers convicted of DUI in New Jersey will now be required to use the ignition interlock device, under “Ricci’s Law,” which the New Jersey acting governor signed earlier this month. It was named after Richard “Ricci” Branca, a 17 year old who was the victim of a fatal DUI accident. The new ignition interlock device …
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Under the Massachusetts Traffic Ticket Law, a police officer must generally issue a citation at the time and place of the traffic violation. The failure to deliver the speeding ticket or other traffic citation to the alleged violator at the time and place of the alleged offense may constitute a defense and result in a …
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With the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police, the Mass. RMV did a little housecleaning yesterday. Two Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles employees were arrested for making and selling fraudulent licenses. According to articles published today in the Metrowest Daily News and Boston Herald, RMV auditors and the MSP Compliance Unit discovered that a clerk …
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I am writing regarding the dangers of tampering with, bypassing, disconnecting, or attempting to circumvent, in any way, breath alcohol ignition interlock devices; such action could cost you your license and result in criminal charges. Because of Melanie’s Law, Massachusetts drivers who have 2 or more DUI convictions on their records and who are reinstating …
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has expanded its on-line services to now offer the ability to obtain crash reports through the internet. This new and efficient system replaced an antiquated manual system where Registry employees would hand search records, produce certified copies, and mail the accident reports to the requestor. Under the new system, …
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