New York’s ongoing campaign against distracted driving is yielding results. On April 29, 2026, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) announced that law enforcement officers issued more than 54,000 tickets during “Operation Hang Up,” a weeklong mobilization focused on catching drivers who...

As National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day approaches, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society are reminding residents that adopting a pet and supporting animal welfare go hand in hand. On April 29, 2026, the DMV announced it is teaming up with the region’s...

Georgia drivers who rely on the Department of Driver Services (DDS) online portal should plan ahead for a scheduled maintenance outage on March 29. According to a notice posted on the DDS website, the agency’s Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES) will be taken offline from...

On Tuesday, March 10 2026, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen its Wilmington service center for the first time since a December 2025 tragedy forced its closure. According to state officials, the facility will resume operations at 8:00 a.m. but services will be provided exclusively...

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public feedback on plans to replace the bridge carrying Iowa Highway 141 over an unnamed creek east of Hornick in Woodbury County. The existing bridge, constructed decades ago, no longer meets current design standards and limits traffic flow...

On February 6, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that state and local law enforcement agencies will be stepping up patrols and sobriety checkpoints to deter impaired driving during Super Bowl LX celebrations. The initiative is part of a national enforcement campaign funded by the...

On Jan. 22, 2026, the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) announced that the Kansas City License Office will reopen under new management on Wednesday, Jan. 28, following a temporary closure to switch contractors. The DOR accepted a new management proposal from Paul J. Wrabec Co., Inc., awarding the...

On Jan. 22, 2026, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reported that more than 1,100 Illinois residents obtained their REAL ID credentials during the first Saturday of expanded hours at the state’s new REAL ID walk‑in Supercenter in downtown Chicago. The Secretary of State’s office...

On Jan. 22, 2026, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) issued a news release inviting the public to weigh in on safety improvements along U.S. Highway 95 between Sandpoint and the Canadian border, one of Idaho’s busiest rural corridors. The 37‑mile section of two‑lane highway sees heavy freight...

On Jan. 22, 2026, Georgia Department of Driver Services Commissioner Angelique B. McClendon welcomed Melissa W. Free as the newest member of the nine-member DDS Board of Directors. The board provides oversight and sets policy for the agency that issues driver’s licenses and identification cards...