Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles services are back up and running following a pause due to the global technology outage on Friday.
The registry said it’s giving vehicle owners who need re-tests on failed inspections more time to get them. Drivers with failed inspections before July 19 are now eligible for a free re-inspection until August 10.
The state Department of Transportation first announced issues Friday morning and canceled service center appointments for several hours.
While most appointments resumed near 2:30 p.m., vehicle inspections were still unavailable and commercial learner’s permit and driver’s license appointments were canceled for the day.Â
Experts said the technology outage was triggered by a flaw in a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.Â
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