Bill > S1868

This bill aims to ensure that individuals resolve all outstanding parking violations before they can obtain or renew their driver's licenses and vehicle registrations. Specifically, it mandates that the registrar of motor vehicles, referred to as the "registrar," will not issue or renew a license to operate a motor vehicle or a new vehicle registration if there are any unresolved parking violations associated with a person's driver's license number. This applies to both residents and non-residents with vehicles registered in the Commonwealth. The bill also introduces a new $20 charge payable to the city or town where the violation occurred, in addition to existing penalties. Furthermore, if a person fails to respond to five or more parking violation notices, their license will be suspended, and their vehicle registration will not be renewed or reissued until all violations are settled. For non-residents with multiple violations, the parking clerk can notify local law enforcement to immobilize or tow the vehicle at the owner's expense. The bill also makes minor adjustments to existing laws regarding parking violations, such as changing a penalty from "two" to "one" in certain contexts.