Massachusetts Junior Operator Permit and License Suspensions

Detailed vocabulary cards outlining Massachusetts mandatory suspension periods, reinstatement requirements, and fees for Junior Operators.

Junior Operator

A person between the ages of $16\,1/2$ and $18$ years old holding a permit or license.

Driving Without a Licensed Driver (Permit)

A violation of c. 90, §8B resulting in a $60$-day suspension for a first offense, $180$ days for a second offense, and one year for subsequent offenses.

Night Restriction Violation (Permit)

A conviction under c. 90, §10 or §8B leading to permit suspensions of $60$ days (first offense), $180$ days (second offense), or one year (subsequent offenses).

Speeding (Junior Operator)

A violation under c. 90, §17, §17A, or §18 resulting in a $90$-day suspension for the first offense and a one-year suspension for subsequent offenses.

Drag Racing (Junior Operator)

A violation of c. 90, §17B resulting in a one-year suspension for the first offense and a three-year suspension for subsequent offenses.

Use of a Mobile Electronic Device (c. 90, §8M)

A conviction for texting or phone use resulting in a $60$-day (first), $180$-day (second), or one-year (subsequent) suspension.

Negligent Operation and Injury from Mobile Phone Use

A violation of c. 90, §24 resulting in a $180$-day suspension for a first offense and a one-year suspension for subsequent offenses.

Reinstatement Fee for Speeding

A $500$ fee required for both permit and license holders to regain driving privileges after a speeding conviction.

Reinstatement Fee for Drag Racing

A $500$ fee for the first offense and a $1000$ fee for second or subsequent offenses.

SCARR

State Courts Against Road Rage; a course required for Junior Operators for certain categories of motor vehicle violations.

Massachusetts General Laws chapter 90, section 24P

A law requiring an additional $180$-day (first offense) or one-year (subsequent offense) suspension for Junior Operators convicted of serious offenses like OUI or Leaving the Scene of a Crash.

Driver Attitudinal Retraining Course

A required course for various Junior Operator offenses, including second-offense permit violations and all license-level speeding or drag racing convictions.

Passenger or Night Restriction (License)

A violation of c. 90, §8 or §10 resulting in license suspensions of $60$ days (first), $180$ days (second), or one year (subsequent).