When the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) receives documentation that shows a violation of the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) program requirements, you will receive violation hearing notice. The Registry mails these notices to the customer’s address on record with the RMV. Any alleged non-compliance with IID program requirements can result in the scheduling of …
If you have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) installed in your motor vehicle, you should take precautions to avoid an IID violation, which can result in the revocation of your Massachusetts Driver’s License. IIDs are not foolproof and they sometimes register false positive readings. Fortunately, there are simple things that you can do …
The Situation: I have run into a situation from the state of NM and am not sure if I need a lawyer to fix this now or not. I got a DUI in 2006 in the state of Florida. I paid all my fines, took the schooling required, went through the entire process,and got my …
First offenders in the state of Connecticut may soon be required to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles if Senate Bill 465, which was unanimously passed by the Connecticut General Assembly is signed into law. A similar 1st offender interlock bill was proposed in Massachusetts and it is likely to be re-introduced. It would …
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I just spoke with a gentleman who is currently serving a 10 year revocation of his license for an ignition interlock violation. His ex-wife was driving his car after she had been drinking and she was the one who caused his ignition interlock device to register alcohol. This individual made the mistake of representing himself …
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Every state has enacted a law permitting a court or administrative agency to order a convicted drunk driver to install an ignition interlock for some period after conviction. In Massachusetts, at present, this requirement applies to those who have 2 or more operating under the influence convictions or alcohol program assignments. The ignition interlock device …
Hello. I was given your information on a local forum for people who have IID devices in their car in the state of MA. I am pretty sure i don’t need your legal help this time but had a quick question to make sure. I have been anal about being so careful with my device. …
In the case of Commonwealth v. Sean M. Pettit, the Massachusetts Appeals Court announced that a person who is required to use an ignition interlock device in accordance with Melanie’s Law cannot be convicted of operating a motor vehicle without the ignition interlock device unless the driver’s license is active when he or she is …
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Question: I was arrested in June of 2004 for my 1st OUI-I was put on probation and lost my license was suspended about 2 or 3 weeks later I was involved in a accident and was arrested on my 2nd OUI and Driving After Suspension-I paid a really large sum of money and my attorney …
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