An Act allowing for partial payment of fines relating to driver’s license suspension or revocation
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow individuals with suspended or revoked driver’s licenses to make partial payments towards the fines associated with those suspensions or revocations. Currently, many drivers are required to pay the full amount of their fines before their license can be reinstated. This legislation would give drivers more flexibility in managing their financial obligations and potentially expedite the process of regaining their driving privileges.
Key provisions
- Allows for partial payments of fines for driver’s license suspensions or revocations.
- Authorizes the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to accept these partial payments.
- Aims to provide greater financial flexibility for drivers facing license suspension/revocation penalties.
Who is affected
- Individuals with suspended or revoked driver’s licenses
- The Registrar of Motor Vehicles
- Motor Vehicle Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Currently, fines must typically be paid in full before a license can be reinstated.
- This bill introduces the possibility of making installment payments.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Joseph W. McGonagle Jr.
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
David Paul Linsky
Joseph W. McGonagle Jr.
Thomas M. Stanley
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