Massachusetts Auto Transport & Driving Information
Massachusetts RMV Info
For road test appointments, call the automated system at (866) 627-7768, or talk to a RMV customer service representative. Commercial drivers must call the customer service center to set up a CDL road test.
To book a motorcycle test (Class M) call (617) 351-4500 if your area code is 339, 617, 781 or 857. Or dial (800) 858-3926 if your area code is 351, 413, 508, 774 or 978.
In addition, some inspection stations offer appointments for the state's mandatory annual vehicle inspection. To find an inspection station, call (877) 387-8234.
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Driver Control Unit
Driver Licensing & Title/Registration: (617) 351-4500 or (800) 858-3926
Web site:
Driver Licensing & Title/Registration Contact Page
Many RMV offices recetnly experienced a shortening of hours. Most of the branches will open a half hour later, 9:00 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. In addition, the 18 branches that were open until 7 p.m. will now be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call your local office for hours of operation.
Massachusetts Car Events, Shows, Expos
May 22 - Spring Car Show 90 Olive St AttleboroJul 24-25 Rod & Custom Nationals 181 Boston Post Rd (Rte 20) Marlboro
Jul 31 - Jaguar Festival of New England Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main Street Sturbridge
Aug 22 - Berkley Firefighters All Motor Vehicle Show Commons Berkley
Aug 28 - Motor Head's Cruise-In Car Show 6 Spring St Plymouth
Sep 12 - Import Evolution DCU Center, 50 Forster St Worcester
(For up-to-date info on car events please click here)
Massachusetts Counties
Massachusetts Driver’s License
You can apply for a Massachusetts Junior Operator's License as young as 16 1/2 years old, but you need to meet the following specific requirements:
- You need to have held your Massachusetts learner's permit for at least six months.
- You must have completed an approved driver's education program, with at least 30 hours of classroom instruction, 12 hours of behind-the-wheel driver training, another six hours of observation from the back seat of the training vehicle and a parent or guardian must attend a two hour class on driver education.
- You must complete 40 hours of driving (30 hours if you complete a driver skills development program) with your parent or guardian, who must certify the driving time on an RMV form.
- You have held a learner's permit for at least six months.
- You must have a clean driving record for the six months before you take the road test.
- You must provide acceptable ID
If you meet all of these qualifications, you can apply for an RMV road test. Pass the test and you are the proud owner of a Massachusetts Junior Operator's License.
Driver’s Permits: Click here for details
Divers Training: Click here for details
Massachusetts Gas Prices
- Recent State High: 3.29 (per gallon)
- Recent State Low: 2.45 (per gallon)
Massachusetts Speed Limits
- 20 MPH – in a school zone
- 30 MPH – in a thickly settled or business district
- 40 MPH – on an undivided highway
- 50 MPH – on a divided highway
Massachusetts Vehicle Hazard Rates
Car accidents: In Massachusetts the number of fatalities due to car accidents was 363 in 2008, from 434 in 2007. This is a -16% change. 151 of these deaths, or 42%, involved alcohol impairment.
DUI Prevalence: 12,154 DUI arrests in 2007.
Traffic Jam Info: click here for details
Popular Massachusetts Car Dealerships
Miskinis Buick Pontiac GMC
1000 Main St | Bridgewater, MA , 02324
PH: (508) 697-3113 | FX: (508) 697-9442
Ira Motor Group
99 Andover St | Danvers, MA , 01923
PH: (978) 777-7777 | FX: N/A
Long Buick Pontiac GMC
350 Worcester Rd | Framingham, MA , 01702
PH: (508) 820-1221 | FX: (508) 370-9435
Sgarzi Pontiac Buick
356 Court St | Plymouth, MA , 02360
PH: (508) 746-3100 | FX: (508) 746-6339
Tracy Audi
686 Iyannough Rd | Hyannis, MA , 02601
PH: (508) 775-3049 | FX: N/A
Kenmore Auto Sales
40 Aspinwall Ave | Brookline, MA , 02446
PH: (617) 731-0588 | FX: N/A
Woodworth Motors Collision Central
39 Haverhill St | Andover, MA , 01810
PH: (978) 475-6200 | FX: N/A
Aas Alphacars
649 Massachusetts Ave | Boxborough, MA , 01719
PH: (978) 263-9595 | FX: N/A
(For more car dealership information by county or city please click here)
Massachusetts Driving Laws/Info
First Massachusetts DUI Offense
- Jail – Up to 30 Months
- Fine – From $500 to $5,000
- Fine – $250 Assessment
- Fine - $50 DUI Victim Trust Fund
- License Suspension – 1 Year
- Court Assigned Treatment Program
Second Massachusetts DUI Offense
- Jail – From 30 Days to 30 Months
- Fine – From $600 to $10,000
- License Suspension – 2 Years
- Hardship License – Eligible after 1 Year
- Ignition Interlock Device Required
Third Massachusetts DUI Offense
- Jail – From 150 Days to 5 Years
- Fine – From $1,000 to $15,000
- License Suspension – 8 Years
- Hardship License – Eligible after 2 Years
- Ignition Interlock Device Required
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Foruth Massachusetts DUI Offense
- Jail – From 1 to 5 Years
- Fine – From $1,500 to $25,000
- License Suspension – 10 Years
- Hardship License – Eligible after 5 Years
- Ignition Interlock Device Required
Fifth Massachusetts DUI Offense
- Jail – From 2 to 5 Years
- Fine – From $2,000 to $50,000
- License Suspension – Permanent
MD License Point System:
Surchargeable Point Schedule
The following is the current surchargeable point schedule in Massachusetts:
- Major traffic violation (such as DUI): 5
- Major at-fault accident (such as a claim over $2,000): 4
- Minor at-fault accident (claim of $500 to $2,000): 3
- Minor traffic violation (such as speeding): 2
You get a free pass on the first non-criminal minor traffic violation, which will not be subject to a surcharge. After that, the points start to rack up.
Top "Surchargeable Points" Affect Your License Status
In terms of your license status, the Massachusetts RMV cares a lot more about the number of violations you accumulate than the points, which have more to do with your insurance coverage (see below). Here's how your license can be affected by "surchargeable events":
- If you are found responsible for three speeding violations within 12 months,your driver's license will be suspended automatically for 30 days.
- If you collect five surchargeable events on your driving record within three years, you will receive a letter from the RMV instructing you to complete a driver retraining program. You must complete it within 90 days or your license will be suspended until you do complete the course.
- Collecting seven surchargeable events within a three-year period will result in an automatic 60-day suspension.
- If you're a junior operator (younger than 18), you face a license suspension of 180 days for any combination of two speeding or drag racing violations, and a one-year suspension for a third violation.
But remember, this is only part of the damage. Your insurance company is going to raise your rates for every surchargeable event and will reduce your rates for a long-term clean driving record.
