Habitual offender ( 3 major violations or 12 violations (combination of major and minor) within 5 years) Suspension periods for drivers with multiple violations are listed below: Reason for Suspension Several mandatory suspensions are based on the accumulation of multiple traffic violations, also called “surchargeable events.' Have failed to pay required child support.Have committed driver's license fraud, even if you aren't convicted in court.In addition to mandatory driver's license suspensions, the registrar can choose to suspend your driver's license if you: NOTE: Violations occurring out of state are also reason for a suspension in MA. Other criminal violations, such as conviction for a drug offense or failure to pay income tax.Accidents for which you are found responsible.Serious ( criminal) traffic violations.In Massachusetts, violations resulting in driver's license suspension generally fall under the following categories:
You may have to meet additional reinstatement requirements, depending on the reason for suspension. Once a suspension period has ended, or the reason for the suspension has been resolved, you will have to pay a reinstatement fee to get your driver's license back. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) must suspend or revoke your driver's license when it is required by criminal or civil law. Driver License Suspension in Massachusetts
