Bill > S1854

This bill, titled "Promoting motor vehicle safety," proposes amendments to Section 22F of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, which deals with habitual traffic offenders. Specifically, it changes the duration of license revocation for certain offenses from four years to five years and removes the right to appeal to the superior court for orders made by the registrar of motor vehicles under this section. The bill also introduces a new classification system for habitual offenders, designating them as "level 2" or "level 3" based on the severity and frequency of their offenses, including driving under the influence, reckless driving, making false statements on applications, leaving the scene of an accident, driving after suspension or revocation, driving without a license, or committing a felony involving a motor vehicle. For level 3 offenders, the registrar can revoke their license or right to operate for up to life, but not less than five years, and requires completion of a driver improvement course and a competency exam. The bill also outlines conditions for level 2 offenders and specifies that a level 2 offender who commits further serious offenses can be reclassified as a level 3 offender. The registrar retains discretion in issuing new licenses or reinstating driving privileges under specific terms and conditions.