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What Is a “Motor Vehicl…

What Is a “Motor Vehicle” Under Massachusetts Law?

In everyday conversation, almost everyone knows what a motor vehicle is...
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Hardship License and Igni…

Hardship License and Ignition Interlock in Massachusetts: What to Expect After an OUI Suspension

Last reviewed: September 12, 2026 Losing your license after an OUI is not only a court problem. It is also an RMV problem—and the two tracks do not always move together. Many people ask: Can I get a hardship license so I can keep working? Will I ne…
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Operating After Suspensio…

Operating After Suspension or Revocation in Massachusetts

Driving after the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) or a court has taken away your license — or your right to operate — is a separate criminal offense in Massachusetts. It is commonly called operating after suspension or revocation, and it is char…
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Negligent Operation of a…

Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Negligent Operation of a motor vehicle is a crime in Massachusetts, punishable under M.G.L. c. 90, § 24(2)(a). A person acts negligently when they fail to use due care, or they act in a way that a reasonable person would not. Massachusetts General L…
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