Originally Posted by NorwichAlum

As far as the RMV is concerned it means nothing. They used to track warnings but they no longer do. It's just a break from the PO.

Occasionally I will have dispatch check the in-house computer to see if someone has been stopped in town before. If I hear that they have multiple warnings, they're going to get a citation.

Originally Posted by Mortal knight

It's a way to prove to the brass that we are actively doing something besides playing spider on the laptop.

Originally Posted by RPD931

Yep.. it just says "Look, I did something."

Originally Posted by bluesamurai22

They are excellent tools in these two cases because theoretically, warnings can't be appealed.

Originally Posted by Curious EMT

They ABSOLUTETLY can be, and there's a process to it. Hearings are held at certin RMV branches for them, and can be appealed to district court.

Ill find the info, I stumbled upon it while searching for info regarding SDIP point appeal, it may have actualy been a written document I got from RMV Boston.

BUT, unless the warning needs to be challanged to get a traffic stop and subsequent arrest thrown out, warnings only take up space at the RMV storage center in Randolph.
They say 6 warnings in 1 year = HTO suspension (like 3 tix in one year), but i have never seen them on an operators dirver history, therefore I doubt they'll track them.

Anyone ever get a written warning from MSP? I have proof in my filing cabinet that one just MAY have a little heart inside of them

Originally Posted by bluesamurai22

I would be interested to see that. I did say theoretically because you just never know.
It would also seem easier for an at-fault driver to win at an insurance appeal if they get their CMVI thrown out prior to the hearing.

Originally Posted by bluesamurai22

At any rate, I would still recommend a written warning on a stop that yields contraband or when it's called for at a non-criminal crash.