What type of violations require a mandatory hearing for JOL holders?

Serious violations, such as Operating Under the Influence (OUI), trigger a mandatory hearing for Junior Operator License (JOL) holders in Massachusetts. This is because serious violations pose significant risks to public safety and indicate a more severe disregard for traffic laws. The mandatory hearing serves as a way to reassess the license holder's driving privileges and evaluate their fitness to continue driving. Such cases typically involve stricter legal and administrative consequences to prevent further infractions and promote safer driving behavior.

In contrast, minor traffic violations, parking violations, and even speeding tickets do not typically warrant a mandatory hearing, as they are regarded as less severe offenses and are usually addressed through fines or points on the driving record, rather than a formal assessment of the driver's capability to hold a license.