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Ignition Interlock Device Violations

Feb 18, 2023

8 Ways to Lose your License for Ignition Interlock Device Violations The Registry implemented its I...

Melanie’s Law

Jan 20, 2023

Melanie’s Law was enacted to increase drunk driving penalties in Massachusetts. One provision of t...

Board of Appeal Hearing

Jan 18, 2023

The Board of Appeal of the Division of Insurance hears cases regarding DUI revocations, hardship lic...

The Ignition Interlock Operator’s Affidavit

Dec 16, 2022

The Registry of Motor Vehicles requires all repeat DUI offenders who are reinstating from a DUI susp...

Ignition Interlock Early Withdrawal Suspensions

Dec 08, 2022

Melanie’s Law, G. L. c. 90, § 24 1/2 requires all repeat DUI offenders who are applying for a new...

Same Day RMV Hearings

Nov 20, 2022

The Registry of Motor Vehicles no longer holds in-person license suspension hearings. All license su...

Ignition Interlock Device Installation

Sep 17, 2022

You must select a vehicle to have the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed into. You do not hav...

The Work and Family Mobility Act

Aug 02, 2022

The Work and Family Mobility Act was enacted on June 9, 2022. This new law is scheduled to go into e...

License Suspensions for Ignition Interlock Failed Start Violations

Jul 30, 2022

On July 1, 2021, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles quietly amended its ignition interlock...