Massachusetts DUI Alcohol Course Transfer to California

[Fondofpuppies]

Hello,

So I got a DUI in Massachusetts in August but am going back to school and I got a job offer in California so I will be moving out there. I am a MA resident I got it okayed by both the judge and my probation officer to take this online course based out of California. The company that offers the course also provided me with a list of Massachusetts first DUI offense cases that accepted their 32hr/16week course.

When I complete the course, do I need to provide the MassDOT RMV with proof of my completion certificate? I will of course provide to my probation officer in my monthly letters but what else do I need to do to ensure i meet all of my requirements?

Also, I got points on my auto insurance.. do I need to inform my auto insurance as well once I complete it?

Thanks!!!

 

[FlyingRon]

When I complete the course, do I need to provide the MassDOT RMV with proof of my completion certificate? I will of course provide to my probation officer in my monthly letters but what else do I need to do to ensure i meet all of my requirements?

I believe you have to bring the certficiate to the RMV to get reinstated.

Also, I got points on my auto insurance.. do I need to inform my auto insurance as well once I complete it?

Nope, but it probably couldn't hurt to tell them. They might give you some consideration.

 

[Mass_Shyster]

You didn’t say, but I’m assuming this is a 90/24d disposition that includes a 45 to 90 day loss of license.

There’s no requirement they you notify the RMV upon completion of the program. You may notify them when you enroll in order to get a hardship license.

Also, even if you don’t have a Mass license, you must pay the fees to reinstate your right to operate in Mass. If you don’t, CA will eventually suspend your license.

You’re probably looking at two $500 reinstatement fees. One for the automatic suspension for refusing the BT, one for blowing over.08 on the BT, and one for the court ordered suspension.