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For commercial truck drivers, their CDLs are their livelihood. Without them, they can’t drive for work — and this means they can’t earn a living. There are various ways that truckers can lose their license, but it typically comes down to either disqualification or suspension. So, what are the differences between these penalties — and […]

Commercial truck drivers are the backbone of the American economy. They drive our country’s roadways daily to ensure we have all the products and necessities we’d ever require. However, an impaired driving conviction and other charges can result in a license suspension for commercial drivers. So, can CDL drivers get a hardship license in Boston?

In a town that’s well-known for its public transit system, it may not seem like driving is a necessity. However, Boston’s public transportation options aren’t for everyone. This can make it particularly difficult if you’ve had your license suspended. What many people don’t realize, though, is that it’s possible to have these decisions overturned. Even

Massachusetts is widely regarded as one of the strictest states when it comes to impaired driving. Our state’s operating under the influence (OUI) laws can land a person in prison for years after just one conviction. However, this is a fairly rare outcome. However, severe penalties involving your license are a whole different story. That’s

A “lockout” occurs when the ignition of a motor vehicle is locked due to certain activity such as failed or missed rolling re-tests. Lockouts also occur due to 2 failed initial start tests and  missed monthly downloads. Even a single rolling re-test failure will trigger a lockout. The Registry considers any lockout of an ignition

Many New York DUI cases are reduced to “driving while ability is impaired” (DWAI), in violation of New York VTL § 1192. This statute simply states that “no person shall operate a motor vehicle while the person’s ability to operate such motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol.” This statute is completely silent

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

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