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Interlock Violation Hearings

Apr 01, 2018

Pursuant to G.L. c.90, § 24, c. 90 § 24 ½, and 540 CMR 25 .00, the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RM...

Ignition Interlock Violations in Massachusetts

Apr 01, 2018

Under Melanie’s Law, Massachusetts has implemented some of the strictest ignition interlock d...

Melanie’s Law & IID Requirements

Apr 01, 2018

Understanding Melanie’s Law and IID Requirements Melanie’s Law, enacted in October 2005, streng...

Ignition Interlock Devices in Massachusetts

Apr 01, 2018

A breath alcohol ignition interlock device, known as an IID or BAIID, is a device which is designed ...

The Ignition Interlock Removal Process

Apr 01, 2018

Melanie’s law requires repeat DUI offenders to use a certified Ignition Interlock Device for the d...

Allowing Operation without the IID

Apr 01, 2018

G.L. c. 90 § 12(c) prohibits allowing a person who has an ignition interlock restricted license fro...

IID Removal Requires 6 Months of no Violations or Infractions

Apr 01, 2018

I recently received this inquiry from a driver who is desperately trying to terminate his ignition i...

Mouth Alcohol Causes False Readings

Apr 01, 2018

Mouth alcohol is residual alcohol that is present after a person consumes certain foods or drinks. I...

The Unreliable Fuel Cell

Apr 01, 2018

The Ignition Interlock Devices used in Massachusetts are not “breathalyzers.” Instead, they are ...