Dowling v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles

On January 16, 1996, the plaintiff, Robert G. Dowling, m, was convicted in New Hampshire of driving while under the influence of alcohol. As a result, his right to operate a motor vehicle in that State was suspended for one year. At the time of his conviction, Dowling held a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. On January 29, 1996, the defendant registrar of motor vehicles (registrar) was officially notified of Dowling’s conviction in New Hampshire and of the one-year suspension of his right to operate a motor vehicle in that State. The registrar suspended Dowling’s Massachusetts license for…