Bill > H3740

This bill proposes two key changes to Massachusetts motor vehicle law regarding hardship licenses and ignition interlock devices for motorcyclists. First, the bill would require the Registry of Motor Vehicles (Registrar) to provide equal opportunity for individuals to request a hardship license specifically for operating motorcycles, aligning with existing hardship license provisions in section 24 of chapter 90. Second, the bill would explicitly define motorcycles as "vehicles" for the purposes of ignition interlock device requirements, thereby allowing certified ignition interlock devices to be installed on motorcycles. A hardship license typically allows individuals with suspended driving privileges to operate a vehicle under restricted conditions, often for essential purposes like work or medical appointments, while an ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer-like mechanism installed in a vehicle that prevents operation if the driver's blood alcohol content is above a preset limit. These changes appear aimed at providing more flexible licensing options and drunk driving prevention measures for motorcycle operators.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3740