Bill > S1697

This bill proposes changes to Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 90, concerning the handling of parking violations. The key provisions aim to strengthen enforcement by allowing for the suspension of a person's driver's license and motor vehicle registration if they fail to address five or more parking violation notices. This suspension, managed by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles (RMV), would remain in effect until all outstanding violations are resolved. For individuals with out-of-state licenses or registrations, the bill allows local parking clerks to notify out-of-state authorities to have the vehicle immobilized or towed at the owner's expense if multiple violations go unaddressed. Additionally, the bill introduces a new $20 charge payable to the city or town where the violation occurred, assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle for certain parking violations. It also clarifies that vehicle inspection certificates and license renewals will not be issued until all recorded parking violations are settled.