Richard E. McLaughlin | |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles | |
| In office 1979–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Mackey |
| Succeeded by | Alan Mackey |
| In office 1964–1971 | |
| Preceded by | James R. Lawton |
| Succeeded by | Dave Lucey |
| Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety | |
| In office 1971–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Charles Barry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1915 |
| Died | June 29, 1993 (aged 77) Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Residence | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Richard E. McLaughlin (December 10, 1915 – June 29, 1993) was a Massachusetts government official who served as Registrar of Motor Vehicles and Commissioner of Public Safety.
McLaughlin was appointed Registrar of Motor Vehicles in 1964 by Governor Endicott Peabody.[1] In 1971, Francis W. Sargent appointed McLaughlin to the newly created post of Secretary of Public Safety.[1] He was also a member of the National Highway Safety Advisory Committee.
After a four-year absence during the Dukakis administration, McLaughlin returned as Registrar of Motor Vehicles under Edward J. King.[1]