Is the MA State Courts Against Road Rage (SCARR) course mandatory?
Yes. The Massachusetts legislature passed a law in 2007 imposing new restrictions and mandatory training under the Junior Operator License program. Drivers under the age of 18 who receive a violation for drag racing or speeding may be required to complete the SCARR course as part of the penalty.
How do I know if I am required to complete this course?
A Massachusetts court judge will have mandated you to complete this course as a response to a serious driving infraction, or you may be required to complete it by the Massachusetts RMV.
How can I complete the SCARR course?
National Safety Council has established classroom locations throughout Massachusetts. To access up-to-the-minute class schedules and seat availability, and register for the class of your choice, click here: MA SCARR Registration.
What is the cost of the SCARR course?
As of April 1, 2024, the cost of the SCARR course is $110, payable at the time of registration by credit or debit card. This price includes electronic communication of your program completion to the MA RMV and a mailed certificate of completion.
When should I register for a class?
Classes fill quickly. NSC recommends that you complete your registration at least 60 days prior to the end of your suspension period. You should complete the course during your suspension period so that you can either reapply for a permit, or so your Junior Operator License can be reinstated, when your suspension ends. If you do not complete the course by the end of the suspension period, your Junior Operator License will not be reinstated and your suspension will continue until you successfully complete the course. Permit holders who are suspended will not be allowed to reapply for a new permit until you successfully complete the course. Visit our secure website, MA SCARR Registration, to register today.
Will I receive confirmation of my class registration?
Immediately after you register, a class confirmation will be sent to you via email at the address you provided during registration. Please review the confirmation carefully, it contains important details needed for the day of class. To print or resend your confirmation, or to reschedule your class, visit MA SCARR Registration.
What do I have to bring with me to class?
Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in for your class. You must arrive on time. If you arrive after the class has begun, you will not be admitted.
You must bring a printed copy of your official MA RMV unattested public driving record. The quickest and easiest way to obtain a printed copy of your driving record is by using the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles website. It can take up to 72 hours for your request to be fulfilled, so please don’t delay. For your convenience, step by step instructions to obtain your unattested public driving record using the RMV website can be found here. Alternatively, requests can be made by telephone (which can take up to 10 business days for fulfillment) or in-person at your local RMV branch. Please note, you will not be admitted into class without your printed driving record.
You must bring your Class Code Number shown on your confirmation email and a form of photo identification to class. Examples of acceptable photo identification include your learners permit, Junior Operator License, a work or school-issued photo identification, or a government-issued photo identification card. If you are unable to provide photo identification, you will not be admitted to class.
How long is the course and what should I expect?
The SCARR course is 4 hours in length and is intended to help students address the driving behaviors that led to you being in class. Class discussion focuses on changing those behaviors and participants leave with greater awareness of the serious consequences of irresponsible and dangerous driving.
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Yes, successfully completing the SCARR class requires passing a test.
How will the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles know that I have completed the SCARR class?
National Safety Council electronically notifies MA RMV of your successful SCARR completion the following business day. Your driver record is updated 2-3 business days after course completion.
What is the refund/cancellation policy?
Once registered all fees are non-refundable. To reschedule your class, visit MA SCARR Registration.
You can reschedule your class to a different date or location without a fee up through the day prior to your chosen class date.
Rescheduling on or after the start date of your class for any reason requires a mandatory, non-refundable rescheduling fee of $110. Reasons may include, but are not limited to:
- Driver is unprepared with proper identification
- Driver is unprepared with printed driving record
- Driver arrives late to class
- Driver is late returning from breaks
What if my class is cancelled due to weather or other emergency?
In the event of a weather-related or other emergency cancellation, National Safety Council will contact you at the telephone number and email address you provided during the registration process. The facility hosting the class will be notified and a sign may be posted. We will work with the instructor and facility to reschedule the class to a new date and time. If you are unsure if your class has been canceled due to weather, or if you feel it is unsafe for you to travel to your scheduled class due to weather, please contact the National Safety Council. Please note, neither NSC nor MA RMV is responsible for any SCARR course that does not get completed by the required deadline due to a weather-related or other emergency cancellation.
What if English is not my first language?
All of our classes are in English, unless otherwise noted. If you need assistance with translation, please have someone attend class with you. They must be over the age of 18 and provide proper identification. Due to classroom capacity, please contact National Safety Council at [email protected] at least two weeks prior to your scheduled class date to reserve a seat if you plan to have someone attend with you. If you do not reserve a seat for your guest prior to class, you may be asked to leave (depending on classroom capacity) and will need to reschedule.
Can I bring children to class with me?
No, no one will be admitted with children.
What if I have special needs?
Drivers requiring special assistance are welcome to bring a friend or family member to support you during the class. The person must be over the age of 18 and provide proper identification. Due to classroom capacity, please contact National Safety Council at [email protected] at least two weeks prior to your scheduled class date to reserve a seat if you plan to have someone attend with you. If you do not reserve a seat for your guest prior to class, you may be asked to leave (depending on classroom capacity) and will need to reschedule.
National Safety Council can make arrangements for the hearing impaired. If you require such services, please contact us at [email protected] prior to registering for class.
I no longer live in Massachusetts; can I complete the course while living in a different state?
If you reside in Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island, you must return to Massachusetts to complete the course. If you reside in any other state, please contact us for information regarding how to complete the required course in your state of residence.
What is the NSC Code of Conduct?
National Safety Council is committed to providing a positive and respectful learning environment. Our Code of Conduct outlines expectations of behavior during our classes. The Code of Conduct can be found here in English and Spanish.
What is the National Safety Council?
National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for over 100 years. As a mission-based organization, we focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable death so people can live their fullest lives. We focus our efforts where we can make the greatest impact: workplace, roadway and impairment.
Contact us.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (866) 398-0864
National Safety Council
Attn: State Courts Against Road Rage
200 Salina Meadows Pkwy, Suite 200
Syracuse, NY 13212
Hours of Operation:
8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday - Friday
