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List of Restrictions The RMV may apply any of the following restrictions to a passenger vehicle license: (Commercial vehicle restrictions not shown) B Corrective lenses C Mechanical Aid (Adaptive Devices) D Prosthetic Aid E Automatic Transmission F Outside Mirror G Daylight Only H Restricted Hours I Junior Operator License not valid under age 18 between 12:30am and 5:00am unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian J Other P Use with Certified Driving Instructors only R Bioptic telescopic lens S Proof of Current Blood Sugar Level Y Restrict to 14 passenger capacity Z Ignition Interlock Required Medical Restrictions The RMV's Medical Affairs Branch (MAB), which reviews license applications listing physical or mental conditions that may affect a driver's abilities, may issue driving restrictions related to your current medical condition. For example, if you pass the driver's license vision test by wearing glasses or contact lenses, your driver's license will be issued with a "Corrective Lenses" restriction (code letter B) and you must wear your corrective lenses when you drive. If you need a mechanical aid or prosthetic device (adaptive equipment) to operate a motor vehicle, MAB will issue your license with restriction(s). MAB considers license applications on a case-by-case basis, and you may be required to provide a physician's letter for medical clearances or special driving-related equipment. If you develop a med i cal condition that affects your abili ty to drive, you must report the condition to the RMV. Please call the Medical Affairs Branch (MAB) at 857-368-8020. If MAB issues you a separate Restriction Card, your license will display the restriction code letter J. With this restriction, you must carry your card and your license when you drive. Junior Operator Restrictions The Junior Operator restriction (code letter I) is added to the licenses of all operators under age 18. For a complete description of the Junior Operator Law and driving restrictions for operators under 18, see the Junior Operator License Law section later in this chapter. The barcodes on the license or ID card include a machine readable version of the text on the front of the card, the card issuer (MA), the Julian date of manufacture request, the license/ID card number, the document type identifier (license or ID card), and the factory remake count. 7
Massachusetts IDs and Liquor IDs For people who do not have a Massachusetts driver's license, the RMV can issue one of two official identification (ID) cards. The Massachusetts ID and Massachusetts Liquor ID look similar to driver's licenses, but they do not extend any driving privileges. These two ID cards are official forms of identity, signature, and age that are accepted in the Commonwealth. You cannot hold an ID card and a license at the same time. You can apply for a Massachusetts ID or a Liquor ID at any RMV branch. See Appendix D for color images of identification cards issued by Massachusetts. Massachusetts IDs and Liquor IDs are produced at a secure location and are generally mailed to you five to seven days after you visit the branch. At the branch, you will receive a receipt that includes your personal information, image, and signature. The receipt is not valid for identification. This means that it will not be accepted by most airlines, cruise ships, etc., for travel as a state-issued photo ID. Massachusetts ID If you do not have a valid driver's license, but would like an official ID card, the RMV can issue you a Massachusetts ID. To obtain one, you must meet the following requirements: • Be at least 14 years old • Be a Massachusetts resident • Not hold a valid driver's license from Massachusetts or any other jurisdiction A Massachusetts ID expires every five years. Acceptable Identification to Purchase Alcoholic Beverages in Massachusetts State law (M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 34B) provides alcohol servers with some legal protection if it is found that alcohol was served to an underage person and it is also found that the server reasonably relied on: (1) A valid Massachusetts Driver’s License (2) A valid Massachusetts Liquor ID Card (3) A valid Massachusetts ID Card issued under M. G. L. Chapter 90, Section 8E to a Massachusetts resident (effective October 29, 2012) (4) A valid passport issued by the United States government (including a U.S. Passport Card) or by the government, recognized by the U.S. government, of a foreign country (5) A U.S. issued Military ID card Note that out-of-state and out-of-country licenses and ID cards are not on this list and alcohol servers may refuse to accept such licenses or ID cards. The Liquor ID card can be issued to Massachusetts residents, as well as to residents of other states or other countries. To obtain one, you must meet the following requirements: 8
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Page 7 and 8: Motorcycles, Motorized Bicycles (Mo
Page 9 and 10: Warning of Unofficial Websites Mimi
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Page 15: - A Class A license can have all en
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Page 31 and 32: General Rule: The passenger restric
Page 33 and 34: A learner's permit is a document th
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Page 37 and 38: Road Test Examiners may also cancel
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Page 47 and 48: Other Foreign Licenses If you hold
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are operating under the influence o
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Buying, Possessing, or Transporting
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The RMV will refuse to renew your l
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Passenger Vehicle Safety Passenger
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How Safety Belts Work Safety belts
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driver. A driver cannot be distract
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On bright, sunny days, you should a
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Follow these useful braking tips:
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The Highway Division has a 511 phon
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• Following Behind - Leave extra
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You must have a valid driver’s li
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Speed Limits Driving too fast (spee
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Steady Yellow A steady yellow light
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Regulatory YIELD Yield No right tur
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Stop and Yield Signs A STOP sign al
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this line (except the shoulder), bu
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Crossing Guards In recent years, se
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Entering and Exiting the Highway
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Right turn Left turn from a two-way
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guide dog. The White Cane Law state
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If a roundabout has more than one l
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Be a safe driver, be courteous, and
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Slow-Moving Vehicles Most farm vehi
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than 12 inches from the curb. The o
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Laws for Bicyclists and Motorists i
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About 75% of bicycle-related deaths
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Moving Emergency Vehicle • Always
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your license and registration when
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• Try the headlight switch a few
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• Exit at the nearest tunnel entr
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Where to send completed reports: 1.
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Vehicle Registration Although there
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(book) value, whichever is higher.
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go to www.massrmv.com. If you have
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Registrations section earlier in th
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decal that must be affixed on the r
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The special plate fee of $50 every
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• Check the Pressure - In 2005, 1
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• Have lost, or permanently lost
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Trailers Trailers that have a gross
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• Manufactured (mobile) home as d
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Unless you are a licensed dealer, y
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have been corrected. Note that the
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violations and at-fault accidents a
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Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritiu
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B. RMV Customer Services In additio
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C. RMV Full Service and Limited Ser
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D. RMV License and Identification c
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F. RMV Special Registration Plates
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