To protect public safety on the highways, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles strives to maintain accurate and complete records for drivers who operate in Massachusetts, both residents and non-residents. The Registry, on a continuous basis, reviews its records to locate possible multiple or duplicate driving records. When duplicate or multiple records are found, the …
The Work and Family Mobility Act will allow those without proof of lawful presence or legal immigration status to finally obtain valid driving privileges, which will allow them to legally drive in Massachusetts. This legislation will go into effect on July 1, 2023. This will give the Registry of Motor Vehicles time to make arrangements …
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Ignition Interlock Devices are not accurate and reliable breath testing devices. They are lockout devices and they’re not “breathalyzers.” These videos show conclusively that these devices cannot be relied upon to produce accurate Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) readings. This client of mine has an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed in two vehicles, a Toyota (car) …
Individuals who are facing an indefinite or 10-year license suspension for an Ignition Interlock Violation (IVO) such as failed rolling re-tests, failed start-up tests, missed service visits, and circumvention often ask whether or not they should have the ignition interlock device (IID) removed from their vehicles while their ignition interlock suspension appeal is pending before …
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Missing an appointment could cost you your license! If you are a Massachusetts Ignition Interlock Device User, the Registry of Motor Vehicles requires you to have your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) downloaded and calibrated on a set schedule. You are required to report to an interlock service center every 25 to 30 days. If you …
Get your license back after an immediate threat suspension The Registry usually imposes indefinite immediate threat suspensions at the request of police officers or medical professionals. The purpose of an immediate threat suspension is to take the driver off the road until a Registry Hearing Officer or the Board of Appeal determines that the driver …
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Recommended MA License Suspension Attorney Attorney Brian Simoneau has established himself as a top license suspension attorney in Massachusetts. He has over twenty years of experience and he is the “go-to guy” for license suspension appeals and hardship licenses. Attorney Simoneau played a lead role in the case of Souza v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles, …
The Registry takes a zero-tolerance approach to ignition interlock violations. Registry Hearing Officers regularly impose 10-year license suspensions for even the most minor of interlock violations and infractions. However, not all reported smart start violations are valid. Sometimes the IID will register a violation which was not caused by the operator and there is a …
Massachusetts courts will essentially be closed for in-person legal proceedings for another month and the Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles is unlikely to return to normal operations anytime soon. The RMV has extended the expiration dates of driver’s licenses, registrations, and inspection stickers for an additional 2 months. If you need a hardship license or …
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