There is no automatic right to a hardship license in Massachusetts and the Mass. RMV is not required to grant a hardship license, even where an applicant meets hardship licensing requirements. Instead, the Registry can consider the applicant’s driving record, criminal history, and other factors. The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that it “purely […]
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Persons appealing license suspensions before the Board of Appeal are sometimes confused regarding the Board’s authority and the effect of the Board’s reversal of a decision of the Mass. RMV. Pursuant to G.L. c. 90 § 28, the Division of Insurance Board of Appeal has the legal authority to reverse, modify, or annul any decision
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The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is required to penalize Massachusetts residents or license holders when they commit a DUI or certain other automobile law violation in other jurisdictions. This situation usually arises when someone who lives in Massachusetts is arrested for DUI in a bordering state such as Rhode Island or New Hampshire. Occasionally,
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Braintree Police recently filed an Immediate Threat Medical Complaint against a 54 year old Braintree resident after his vehicle struck some trees at the Braintree 5 corners shopping center. According to the Patriot Ledger, the driver was travelling at a high rate of speed. He struck a curb, and telephone pole, prior to the vehicle
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Massachusetts residents or license holders who pick up out of state DUI charges often have a difficult time understanding the connection between the states and how the out of state DUI will impact their ability to drive in Massachusetts. There are many misconceptions regarding how the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will treat an out
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In addition to having to navigate through the New York court system, Massachusetts drivers who are arrested for DUI in New York will have to deal with both the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles as well as the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles prior to getting back on the road. This process can
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If enacted, a proposed law would allow police to use cameras to identify and cite traffic violators. Proposed by Massachusetts State Representative John D. Keenan, House Bill 1799 will allow police to use traffic cameras, which are also known as “red light cameras,” to photograph vehicles which commit traffic violations at intersections. Under this legislation,
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If passed, a legislation proposed by State Representative Martha M. Watlz of Boston is aimed at reducing the dropout rate in public schools by requiring the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to automatically suspend or revoke the driver’s license or learner’s permit of a student who drops out or withdraws from high school. Under House
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According to the Worcester Telegram, in an effort to improve customer service, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has extended the hours of some Registry branches. The busy Worcester Registry Branch will now be open from 8:00 AM for license and registration services and it will close at 5:00 PM on all weekdays except Thursdays,
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