Massachusetts Registry News

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, […]

Driving on a suspended or revoked license in Massachusetts can have severe and long-lasting consequences. A conviction for driving while suspended can result in a minimum mandatory jail sentence as well as other harsh consequences. The crime of operating after suspension is an arrestable offense in Massachusetts. This means that the police have the option

Clients often ask how an out of state DUI arrest will impact their Massachusetts Driver’s License. In summary, the Mass. Registry is required to treat an out of state motor vehicle violation, such as operating under the influence, which was committed by a Massachusetts resident or license holder, as if it had occurred in Massachusetts.

Many Massachusetts DUI cases involve additional criminal charges such as negligent operation, operating to as to endanger, and leaving the scene of an accident.  For license suspension purposes, it is absolutely critical for DUI lawyers to carefully consider these charges and the severe consequences which result from being convicted of these relatively minor motor vehicle

Massachusetts Hardship Licensing Laws include “waiting periods,” which require drivers who have had their licenses suspended for DUI, drug convictions, and habitual traffic offender status to serve a certain amount of the suspension time prior to being considered for a hardship license. The Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles will refuse to hear a hardship license appeal

The Boston Globe recently reported that the Boston Police Department, along with the Mass. RMV, has instituted a crackdown on handicapped parking placard abuse, and rightfully so. Apparently, large numbers of able-bodied motorists have been using handicapped parking placards issued to others to park in handicapped parking spots. This, of course, prevents those who really

All of the major Boston media outlets are reporting on Senator Anthony Galluccio’s alleged home breathalyzer violation. Gallucio was placed on home confinement and ordered to undergo mandatory random alcohol monitoring as a result of pleading guilty to leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Alcohol was apparently suspected to be involved in the

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driver’s license if you are convicted of certain drug offenses. A conviction for simple possession of a Class A, B, C, D, or E controlled substance (e.g. marijuana, cocaine, heroin, percocet, or oxycontin) will result in a one year license suspension.  A conviction for possession with