RMV Manslaughter
The Registrar of Motor Vehicles is required to revoke your learner’s permit, license, or right to operate for any convictions of Vehicular Homicide or Manslaughter by Motor vehicle.
| Description | 1st Offense | 2nd & Subsequent |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicular Homicide | 15 years | Lifetime |
| Motor Vehicle Manslaughter while OUI | 15 years | Lifetime |
| Motor Vehicle Manslaughter | 15 years | Lifetime |
If the Motor Vehicle Homicide or Motor Vehicle Manslaughter includes an OUI, and you have a prior OUI conviction or an incident that required you to complete an Alcohol Program, your license/right to operate a motor vehicle will be revoked for life.
If you were convicted of Vehicular Homicide or Motor Vehicle Manslaughter prior to 10/28/05 (Melanie’s Law), the revocation period is ten years for a first offense and lifetime for a second or subsequent offense. The Registry does not grant hardships for this type of offense.
Information provided by Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
