In early January 2026, Californians are feeling the effects of a slate of new state laws that will impact how they travel and manage their vehicles. The year began with a 50-cent toll increase on seven state-owned Bay Area bridges including the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, San Mateo–Hayward...

On January 7, 2026, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) announced that it has finalized the 2026–2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and is now seeking public input on the next four-year plan. The STIP is a federally required document that outlines major...

Drivers in Oregon's north coast should plan ahead when visiting the Department of Motor Vehicles this week. The DMV announced that its Astoria field office at 705 West Marine Drive was forced to close on December 12, 2025 after a broken water supply line caused flooding in the building. The closure...

On December 16, 2025, the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that it has determined Tesla Motors’ marketing of its driver‑assistance technology violates state law. After an administrative law proceeding earlier this year, the DMV adopted a judge’s finding that Tesla’s use of the terms...

On Dec. 15, 2025 the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles urged residents to apply for a REAL ID ahead of a new federal identity screening deadline. Beginning Feb. 1, 2026, travelers will need a REAL ID–compliant driver’s license or identification card to board domestic flights and enter...

Drivers in North Carolina’s Outer Banks should be aware of a temporary closure affecting the Nags Head driver license office. The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles announced on Dec. 14, 2025 that the office at 2808 South Croatan Highway in Nags Head has closed for approximately two weeks to allow...

On December 3, 2025, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that it is seeking public feedback on revised regulations governing autonomous vehicles. The proposed rules, which build on draft regulations released last spring, would let heavy ‑duty truck manufacturers apply for...

On November 21, 2025, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced that all lanes of U.S. Highway 12 near the Arrow Bridge would temporarily reopen overnight. Crews have been working for days to stabilize a steep hillside that looms over milepost 26, where a rock slide earlier this month sent...

Motorists traveling through the tourist town of Medora will notice a smoother and safer drive this winter as the North Dakota Department of Transportation completes key portions of the Pacific Avenue bridge replacement project. On November 19, 2025, the agency announced that the new roundabout at...

As winter approaches, the North Dakota Department of Transportation is preparing drivers for a major traffic switch at the Interstate 94 Exit 161 interchange in northeast Bismarck. The long‑term reconstruction project at Centennial Road and I‑94 has reached a point where two new exit ramps and a new...