DMV News

ACLU Challenges Rhode Island Uninsured Drivers Database

The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island has filed a court challenge to the state Division of Motor Vehicles’ implementation of a database designed to identify uninsured drivers. The ACLU says the database established by a 2013 state law …

Wrong Photos Issued on Arizona Driver Permits, IDs

Arizona transportation officials say a new system is to blame for some people getting the wrong picture on their driver’s permit. KPHO-TV reports that Arizona Motor Vehicles Department director Stacey Stanton says she learned Tuesday that there have been five …

No Rise in New Jersey Crashes Despite End of DMV Safety Inspections

New Jersey has not seen a rise in crashes caused by vehicle malfunctions since it stopped motor vehicle safety inspections in 2010. An analysis by The Record newspaper found vehicle malfunctions accounted for roughly 2 percent of all yearly accidents. …

South Carolina Drivers Could Restore Suspended Driving Privileges

Some South Carolina drivers with suspended licenses will get a chance later this month to have their driving privileges restored. From March 10 to 14, the Department of Motor Vehicles will reduce or clear certain suspensions if all fines are …

Wisconsin Commercial License Holders Face Deadline

Commercial driver license holders in Wisconsin face a Jan. 30 deadline to provide the state with information required by the federal government in order to remain on the road. The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles is reminded CDL holders that …

California DMV Seeking Input of Rules for Driverless Cars

With auto officials saying driverless cars could be available by the end of the decade, California officials want to hear from the public on how to regulate the vehicles. Nearly 30 people attended a workshop held by the Department of …

Connecticut Bill Seeks Inspections for High Mileage Cars

Connecticut’s Department of Motor Vehicles commissioner says she’ll see whether the state’s emissions testing vendor might be able to also conduct cursory safety checks of the high mileage vehicles it tests. But Commissioner Melody Currey told the General Assembly’s Transportation …

Car Dealer Sentenced for Arranging Arson at N.Y. DMV

A former used car dealer has been sentenced to five years in prison for arranging an arson fire at a New York motor vehicles office. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Buffalo says 59-year-old Robert Vernon had a dispute with a …

Missouri Man Tracks Down Classic Car Stolen in 1995

A Missouri man and his beloved classic car have been reunited 16 years after the vehicle was stolen. Edward Neeley, of Jefferson City, Mo., picked up his red 1969 Chevy Camaro in Salt Lake City on Tuesday after tracking it …

California DMV Clerk’s Letter Nets Transgender Woman $55K

A transgender woman has received a $55,000 settlement from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and a former clerk who sent the woman a harassing letter at home after helping her obtain a new driver’s license. San Francisco resident Amber …