MMVIA is a fraternal organization made up of Former and Retired Inspectors
who had worked within the Registry of Motor Vehicles Law Enforcement Section
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MMVIA
Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Inspectors Association
Remember the Registry Police
"We Were The Best"
As part of a master plan to consolidate
law enforcement in Massachusetts,
the Registry's Law Enforcement Section
merged with three other agencies;
Massachusetts State Police, Capital Police
and the MDC Police on July 1,1992 making a new Department of State Police Force of over 2400
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Never Forget
Our expertise was Motor Vehicle Law and Accident Investigation
April 1907 signified a new course of action for the Massachusetts Highway Commission.
In the interest of safety, the first two examiners hired were - Fred Austin and Chauncy Hubbell.
They were hired to test all applicants requesting a chauffeur's license. Austin tested in Boston and surrounding communities, while Hubbell conducted exams in other locations in the state by travelling to distant points by train and staying over night when necessary in order to conduct exams.
In 1908, Colonel Foote and Paul Weinert were appointed as investigators of "fatal accidents"
In 1912, the first civil service examination was given for the position of examiner and
for the first time, a badge was issued to the examiner to identify his position.
The badge had a silver background with the word "Inspector" (across the top as seen below).
More history and pictures will continue to be added
Throughout this site, the history, pictures and the various information attributed to the Registry Inspector is displayed, so that those who served will not forget, or what they did will not be forgotten
Names will continue to be added to an ever growing list - see the notes page
Listen as
Frank McCone talks briefly about the
history of the inspector beginning in the 1940's
Since 1907 up and until 1992, Inspectors served the residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Registry of Motor Vehicles with pride and distinction. Attempts to eliminate Registry Inspectors using statements such as it would "eliminate duplication and
result in overall cost savings and improve law enforcement " resulted in the
merging of four law enforcement organizations !
This site is dedicated to those who wore the Registry Inspector Uniform
The question was, did it do what they said it would do ?
We continue to see the Registry attempting to recreate the position of "inspector".
While it is flattering, will it once again be a duplication of law enforcement ?
The latest change accomplished in 2007 was to remove
law enforcement from school bus inspections !
While changes continue to be made at the Registry, the loss of the knowledge base on
motor vehicle laws and regulations remains a constant problem
Did you know ?
As of July 10, 2008 children must be in a booster seat until the age of 8 yrs, unless they are 4 ft 9 in first !
To listen to Frank wait until the music stops !
LISTEN TO HIS COMPLETE BRIEF HISTORY BEFORE OPENING ANY PICTURES
Each page plays with music and may restart after clicking on and off pictures
Did you know ?
Efffective
October 1, 2008 commercial vehicles, trailers, and converter dollies will be subject to enhanced MA CMV Inspection !
However, noone knows who is doing these !
With change comes change.The years of study and experience by Inspectors on motor vehicle laws and regulations and what they brought to Massachusetts continues to disappear with each passing day.
Throughout this website, music may restart or be interrupted after opening a picture. Attempts to correct this problem is being made.
Once corrected reviewing the
content will be more
enjoyable !
I will get it right yet !
We salute all who served and continue to serve this country,
not only in the armed forces, but in law enforcement as well !
We continue to see uniformed Registry "Safety Inspectors" appear on television news
segments doing what our IM Inspectors did best and, wearing uniform coveralls and
windbreakers. Many of us can remember how we had difficulty in getting things !
KEEPING THE MEMORY ALIVE !
Here in 2008, we see another story regarding the Registry of Motor Vehicles telephone call wait times. Maybe some day someone will get it that adequate staffing will do the job. But then again, they did not believe us when we said it !
It is apparent that the state still does not realize that it cannot afford
to lose any more knowledgeable people, and continue to operate effectively !
From this patch
To this one
Retired and Former Inspectors part of a proud law enforcement organization are left only with memories of the good and the bad, but certainly not the ugly
Memory
Window Decal
REMINDER
a decision has been made to stop mailing out license renewal forms / letters, and other notices to residents of Massachusetts
Make sure you renew your license !
We still to this date hear from citizens who remember what we did, while the
registry attempts to provide that service to the public not many really understand
the complicated motor vehicle laws
Where is
The Registry Inspector when you need one ?
Black/White
Door Panel
An early
"Badge"
WEB SITE
It has been
18 years
since the merge
From time to time
inspectors change their
address or pass away,
so when
announcements
regarding those
inspectors are found
out it is usually
too late !
If you know about any
inspector, please
let us know
email the webmaster
As of March 22, 2009
"Slow Down, Move Over" a new Massachusetts law aims to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries among police officers, emergency assistance personnel, highway workers, and tow truck drivers responding to disabled motor vehicles, emergency situations, and traffic violations.
Violators face a fine of up to $100.
The changes keep coming !
For a small fee you can order your driver history on line !
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And now the latest
April 2009
Vehicle registrations to be printed on
plain paper to save money !
Coming soon are
links to various
law enforcement sites
Examples
National Law Enforcement Memorial
Massachusetts
State Police
Email the webmaster
with comments or crrections
Did you know that you now can get your MA driving record online !
"The following is for Information purposes only"
A new federal law allows "qualified retired law enforcement officers"
to carry a weapon through out the country provided all elements of the law are met
Read the following
1) Valid picture identification from the department you retired,
2) at least 15 years on the job,
3) annual weapon qualification by a qualified LEO firearms instructor,
4) 15 year requirement waived if retired as a result of a "physical disability",
5) a valid license to carry from the state is required
any retired officer should review the law and then seek more information
As retired law enforcement officers, we still keep watch,
as we continue to protect in a different way the citizens
we served !
Happy 97th Birthday
Frank McCone
Here as in other states you the licensed operator of a vehicle are responsible to insure that the vehicle is properly registered and inspected
Believed to be the
Taunton Registry
Inspector
James Delaney
Featured picture
of the month
Once again the RMV will close
branch offices and open
new ones ?
With each year more people
will forget what we did
