October 29, 2010 – 8:43 pm
A recent publication by the Massachusetts RMV suggests some Bay State drivers have yet to adjust to the new texting and driving ban. As of October 15th Massachusetts has served 29 citations regarding new regulations. Mary Beth Heffernan, Public Safety Secretary, commented: “Distracted driving is a serious threat to public safety. Cracking down on distracted [...]
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September 28, 2010 – 4:57 pm
The majority of Massachusetts drivers have at least heard about some new legislature that is to take effect this month, but many are still unaware of how it will affect them. New laws effective this month’s end will affect operators of all ages. Check out the following to keep yourself up-to-date and out-of-trouble: Mobile Phone [...]
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Yesterday MADD Massachusetts honored more than 30 state troopers, 45 local police officers, five assistant district attorneys and 10 local police department for their commitment to enforcing drunk driving laws. The local police departments received the Drive for Life award for holding sobriety check points in 2010. The honorary breakfast speaker this year was Chris [...]
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By Cassandra
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Posted in Uncategorized
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Also tagged Attleboro, Chris Doyle, drunk driving, drunk driving fatalities, MADD, MADD Massachusetts, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, National Highway Safety Administration, Wilbraham Police, WNYT
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Potholes plague drivers across the United States creating an uncomfortable and bumpy commute for many. According to a report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group drivers spend an average $335 per year repairing pothole damages to their vehicles totaling $67 billion dollars throughout the nation. The Research Group published its results in Road Work [...]
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By Cassandra
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Posted in Consumer Advocacy, Massachusetts Driving, Massachusetts News
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Also tagged Accelerated Bridge Program, governor Deval patrick, Holding Government Accountable for Fixing America's Crumbling Roads and Bridges, massachusetts drivers, Massachusetts roads, Road Work Ahead, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Public Interest Reserach Group, US bridges
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As the snow melted and floods subsided, March’s beautiful weather lured motorcyclists out early this riding season, a drastic change from last year when many motorcyclists did not ride until July. As of last September 182,215 motorcycles were registered in Massachusetts, which may sound impressive until it’s placed side by side with the 4.3 million [...]
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By Cassandra
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Posted in Car Safety Tips, Consumer Advocacy, Massachusetts Driving
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Also tagged Amesbury, Bob Doiron, governor Deval patrick, Massachusetts Motorcycle Association, Massachusetts Motorcyclists, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, MMA, motorcycle safety, Paul Cote, Think Twice Save a Life
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April 19, 2010 – 11:57 am
Fatal accidents involving teenagers under 18 years of age has fallen 75% in the past three years after Massachusetts began implementing the Junior Operation License Law creating harsher penalties for younger drivers and making it more difficult to obtain a license. These added difficulties and punishments junior operators face have not only driven down fatalities, [...]
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The mere idea of visiting the RMV is a dreary nightmare to many: taking a number, filling out paper work, waiting, and waiting… and waiting. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has recognized your impatience and frustration of visiting a branch in creating numerous opportunities for drivers to complete transactions and other. For a number [...]
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March 24, 2010 – 10:13 am
The Patrick-Murray Administration has moved forward in an effort to make transportation agencies more accountable and strengthen customer service. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) introduced two new RMV initiatives this month that will encourage saving time for driver’s visits to the RMV to cancel a vehicle registration. An average of 45,000 customers visit an [...]
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January 27, 2010 – 12:34 pm
Does it seem like the RMV is the only place that makes you work a little extra on your birthday? The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is looking to make your renewal processes easier. As opposed to standing in line at the RMV every four or five years, every other renewal period you may renew [...]
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January 21, 2010 – 10:45 am
The Beverly Registry of Motor Vehicles branch will be closing this Friday January 23rd. A new express branch opening Monday, January 25th in the Danvers Liberty Tree Mall will replace this location. Eight of the Beverly employees will transfer to the new Danves branch while the remaining employees transfer to other local branches. The new [...]
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