Bill > S1992

This bill aims to promote motor vehicle safety by amending the existing law in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Increasing the number of convictions required for a person to be deemed an "habitual offender" from four to five offenses. 2. Removing the provision that allowed for an appeal to the superior court from any order of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles under this section. 3. Introducing a new classification of "habitual traffic offenders" - Level 2 and Level 3. Level 2 offenders have not had their license restored for more than 5 years and have 3 or more convictions for offenses requiring license suspension or revocation. Level 3 offenders have not had their license restored for more than 5 years and have committed certain serious offenses like driving under the influence, reckless driving, or using a vehicle in the commission of a felony. The Registrar is required to immediately revoke the license of these offenders and not issue a new license for 5 to 15 years (Level 2) or up to life but no less than 5 years (Level 3), until they complete a driver improvement course and pass a competency exam.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1992