MA S2446

Increases the threshold for habitual traffic offender designation from 4 to 5 qualifying offenses under Chapter 90, Section 22F

Creates a tiered habitual offender classification system with Level 2 and Level 3 designations for repeat offenders whose licenses have not been restored for more than 5 years

Level 2 habitual offenders face license revocation for 5 to 15 years; Level 3 offenders face revocation from 5 years up to life

Qualifying serious offenses include OUI, reckless driving, hit-and-run, driving on a suspended license, driving without a license, false statements on license applications, and felonies involving motor vehicles

Requires habitual offenders to complete an approved driver improvement course and pass a competency examination before license reinstatement; allows registrar to impose conditions on reinstated licenses