Chapter 7. Suspension Hearings Understanding the Board of Appeals Hearing The hearing is the clients opportunity to present information (testimony and/or documents) that they would like the board to consider when reviewing their appeal. At the time of the hearing, the clients name will be called by the board and they will be asked to provide some basic information for identification purposes. Then a representative of the Registrar will: * Present what action(s) the Registrar has taken regarding the license privileges * Support the reason for the action. This presentation almost always includes the RMV's submission of the clients driving history record as maintained by the RMV. After the client and board have heard the RMV's presentation the client will have the opportunity to present their information to the board. 05/19 Suspension A suspension prohibits you from operating any motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The term " suspension " is used interchangeable with the term " revocation. " Reasons for suspension/revocation may or may not include violations involving a motor vehicle. These suspension/revocations may affect your learner's permit, driver's license/right to operate and/or registration. Suspension periods vary in length, dependent upon the statutory requirements governing the violation. Indefinite suspensions are those that remain on a learner's permit, driver's license/right to operate and/or registration until the customer meets the necessary requirements to release the suspension. Certain serious offenses may result in a lifetime suspension. 06/16