Maine BMV License Examiner Left Because of Interpreters Helping People Pass Written Tests

A longtime Maine BMV examiner, John Morin, resigned after alleging widespread licensing fraud. He said interpreters coached non-English-speaking applicants during written tests, producing near-perfect pass rates, while some learner’s permits were issued without road tests.

Morin says he reported the conduct repeatedly, including referrals for criminal investigation, but was ignored and later disciplined. If substantiated, the allegations raise serious public-safety and accountability concerns and warrant an immediate independent investigation.

Things like this make you wonder how safe it is for anyone, especially young newly licensed drivers, to be on Maine roads.