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Massachusetts OUI DUI Laws

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The maximum prescribed legal BAC limit in Massachusetts
is 0.08% per se
(effective from June 30th 2003)

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DUI (Driving Under the Influence), OUI (Operating Under the Influence), and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Impaired) are all terms used to describe drunk driving charges in the state of Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Drunk Driving Laws

(If you’ve been charged with Massachusetts DUI OUI, the law allows 30 days(15 days before license is suspended) for your Massachusetts DUI Lawyer to make a request with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) for a hearing to save your driving license)

Massachusetts OUI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of Massachusetts it is crime for ANY driver to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.08% and above.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
It is a crime for commercial vehicle operators to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.04% or above.

MINOR (under the age of 21) - BAC LIMIT = 0.02%
It is a crime for persons under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.02% or above.

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Massachusetts and implied consent laws are enforced.

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Penalties for DUI OUI - Drunk Driving in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is a state with a lifetime ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior OUI conviction is admissible your entire life.

First OUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first OUI - drunk driving conviction in Massachusetts:

Second OUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a second OUI - drunk driving conviction in Massachusetts:

Third OUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Felony

The penalty for a third OUI - drunk driving conviction in Massachusetts:

Fourth OUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - FELONY

The penalty for a fourth OUI - drunk driving conviction in Massachusetts:

Fifth OUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - FELONY

The penalty for a fifth OUI - drunk driving conviction in Massachusetts:

  • $2,000 to $50,000 fine
  • 2 years to 5 years in jail
  • lifetime drivers license revocation

Child endangerment while driving drunk

If you have a child under 14 years of age in a vehicle while driving drunk, you will be charged with child endangerment. The penalties for this, in addition to OUI penalties are:

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Implied consent LAWS

Implied Consent Chemical Testing

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Massachusetts and implied consent laws are enforced.

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, if the accused refuses to take a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine, their drivers license will be suspended/revoked.

First chemical test refusal

Second chemical test refusal

Third chemical test refusal

Third chemical test refusal

  • lifetime drivers license revocation

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Minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in the state of Massachusetts

The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage required in the state of Massachusetts for private passenger vehicles is (20/40/5). This equates to the following liability coverage:

  • $20,000 bodily injury liability (BIL) per person
  • $40,000 for two or more people in one accident
  • $5,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage

You must also have:

  • Personal injury protection (PIP) ― Pays up to $8,000 to the insured, passengers, pedestrians, or anyone the insured allows to drive the vehicle.
  • Bodily injury caused by an uninsured auto―Minimum $20,000 per person, $40,000 per accident

What is (BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance?

(BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage will pay for serious and permanent injury or death to other people when a crash is caused by the insured. An auto insurance company will pay for injuries up to the limits specified in an insurance policy and will provide legal representation for the insured in the event someone tries to sue them.

What is (PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance?

(PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance coverage pays for damages an insured driver or members of an insured drivers family cause (and are liable for) to other people's property in a crash involving a motor vehicle.

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Massachusetts DUI cases tend to move quickly through the system, and there may be important deadlines that affect your right to assert certain defenses or call witnesses. It’s important that you understand the process your Massachusetts drunk driving case will follow and the important requirements and deadlines before you take any action—but you can’t afford to delay.

Talk to a local Massachusetts Drunk Driving Attorney as soon as possible to gather important information such as:

• What penalties do you face if convicted of DUI in Massachusetts?
• What are the indirect penalties, such as increased insurance rates and diminished job opportunities in Massachusetts?
• Does Massachusetts have a mandatory ignition interlock device law?
• Was your breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) test properly administered in accordance with Massachusetts laws and procedures ?
• When and how can you get your driver’s license reinstated in Massachusetts?

It’s easy to make mistakes under pressure, so make sure that you have the information you need to make good, educated decisions during this process. Contact a local Massachusetts criminal defense attorney specialising in Massachusetts drunk driving laws today.

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Disclaimer: While every effort is made to keep all information up to date, the Massachusetts drunk driving laws change frequently and the information provided should not be construed as legal advice. Drinkdriving.org shall not be held responsible for any actions a person may take as a result of information gathered from this web site. Consultation with a local Massachusetts DUI lawyer is recommended in all cases.

 

Useful Massachusetts OUI Links:

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Latest Massachusetts OUI News

Methuen man charged with OUI in wreck that injured two - Boston Herald


Methuen man charged with OUI in wreck that injured two
Boston Herald
The Highway Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation also assisted police. Police initially responding to the scene reported that one of ...

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Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:45:47 GMT+00:00

Boston's Ex-Big Dig Chief Arrested For OUI - FOXNews


Boston Globe

Boston's Ex-Big Dig Chief Arrested For OUI
FOXNews
The former chairman for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority has been found in default and a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to appear at his ...
Ex-Big Dig chief Amorello arrested for OUI, cops sayBoston Herald
Amorello ready for his close-up in 'Animal Senate'Boston Herald

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Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:23:02 GMT+00:00

Friday Throwdown: The tragic fall of Matt Amorello - Boston Herald


Friday Throwdown: The tragic fall of Matt Amorello
Boston Herald
As Pike chairman, Amorello oversaw the most expensive public works project in US history --last week before his arrest on OUI charges, he was driving around ...

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Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:40:00 GMT+00:00

MADrunkDrivingDefense.com Discusses MADD Getting A "D" From The American ... - PR-USA.net (press release)


MADrunkDrivingDefense.com Discusses MADD Getting A "D" From The American ...
PR-USA.net (press release)
Despite decades of effort to reduce drunk driving by organizations as MADD, DUI/OUI cases still exist. Russell Matson, a Massachusetts Drunk Driving ...

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Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:46:34 GMT+00:00

Derry man faces two OUI charges in Bay State - istockAnalyst.com (press release)


Derry man faces two OUI charges in Bay State
istockAnalyst.com (press release)
Massachusetts state law allows police to suspend the licenses of offenders the minute they're caught driving while under the influence of alcohol, ...


Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:04:17 GMT+00:00

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