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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 ...

New RMV Document Requirements

Mar 13, 2018

In order to comply with the Real ID Act, which is a federal law, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor...

Penalties for Driving While Suspended

Jan 27, 2018

Thousands of drivers are charged with operating after suspension or revocation in Massachusetts each...

Ignition Intelrock Violations: Possible Causes

Jan 05, 2018

There are many potential causes of ignition interlock violations, such as initial start failures or ...

MA Registry to Issue New Licenses in March, 2018

Dec 27, 2017

The Driver’s Licensing Department of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will make secure...

Rolling Re-Test Causes Fatal Crash

Dec 24, 2017

Ignition Interlock Device are intended to save lives. However, in one case it appears that an Igniti...

The Mass. RMV Hearing Process

Dec 23, 2017

If you are required to attend a hearing at the Driver Control Unit of the Massachusetts Registry of ...