unlicensed drivers News

Judge Strikes Down Los Angeles Police Department Car Impound Policy

A judge struck down a Los Angeles Police Department policy Monday that makes it easier for unlicensed drivers to keep their cars instead of having them impounded after the drivers are stopped by police. After an hour-long discussion and voluminous …

California Study Finds Licensed Illegal Immigrants Would Lead to Fewer UM Claims

A California study shows drivers’ licenses for illegal immigrants would make streets safer. The Department of Motor Vehicles report says unlicensed drivers in the state, most of them illegal immigrants are nearly three times likely to cause a deadly crash. …

Unlicensed Minnesota Drivers Involved in More Fatal Crashes

The Minnesota State Patrol says unlicensed drivers are more likely to be involved in a deadly crash. Lt. Eric Roeske says statistics from 2011 show unlicensed drivers are twice as likely to be involved in fatal accidents. He tells WCCO-TV …

Los Angeles Police Commission Consider Impound Changes

The Los Angeles Police Commission is set to hear a proposal that would amend the LAPD’s impound policy for unlicensed drivers. The commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday to consider a proposal by Police Chief Charlie Beck that would ease …