State v. Hebert

As a consequence of a speeding conviction, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles ordered the suspension of Arnold M. Hebert’s license to operate a motor vehicle for a period of fifteen days. The order was dated January 28, 1963 and directed Hebert, the respondent, to surrender his operator’s license immediately upon receipt of the order- of suspension. The order was mailed by certified mail to the respondent at St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

Soon after the communication reached the post office, the respondent presented a notice of arrival card to the registry window. The envelope indicated a return…