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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

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR), has discovered that for many people the worst punishment they can receive (short of incarceration) is the loss of a driver’s license. Consequently, the DOR can mandate that the Registry impose Child Support License Suspensions. The inability to drive impacts every aspect of life – such as working,  shopping,

8 Ways to Lose your License for Ignition Interlock Device Violations The Registry implemented its Ignition Interlock Device (IID) program when Melanie’s Law was enacted on January 1, 2006. Since then, it has revoked thousands of driver’s licenses for violations. The Registry imposes these ignition interlock suspensions during the entire term of any hardship license and

The Board of Appeal of the Division of Insurance hears cases regarding DUI revocations, hardship licenses, license reinstatements, suspensions, revocations, ignition interlock devices, Junior Operator License (JOL) Violations, habitual traffic offender revocations, immediate threat suspensions, and drug violations. The Board has the legal authority to override modify or reverse most decisions of the Registry of Motor Vehicles.