Massachusetts Registry News

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 […]

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,

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

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,

The Registry’s computerized facial recognition system detected this man’s image on two different license records. The result: an indefinite suspension of both licenses for “comp. fraud/lic.” and possible felony criminal charges for making a false statement on a Massachusetts license application. Here is his story: About 2 years ago my driver’s license was revoked for

In the case of Commonwealth v. Fetherston, the Massachusetts Appeals Court recently upheld the defendant’s negligent operation conviction. In Massachusetts, negligent operation or operating so as to endanger triggers a minimum 60 day license suspension and both offenses count as major violations which could trigger 4 year revocations under the Massachusetts Habitual Traffic Offender program.

On November 11th of last year, one of our clients was found driving on Route 95 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. She was stopped by a police officer who noticed that she had a brake light which was not working. Normally, this would have resulted in the issuance of a $35. 00 ticket for defective equipment. However,

In August of last year, on Route 1 in Saugus, a Massachusetts State Trooper noticed a Cadillac driving erratically. The vehicle was speeding and drifting between lanes. The driver was late in stopping and   upon approaching the car, the trooper detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the passenger compartment. The trooper reported

Fake IDs are becoming more sophisticated and more difficult to detect by the naked eye. Websites like “ID Chief” claim that these false IDs will be undetectable, even when inspected with UV light sources. However, law enforcement, clubs, bars, college campuses, and doormen have a new advanced ID tool. This electronic system reads driver’s licenses