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Nighttime Closures Planned on I-84 Near Gowen Road for Roadway Repairs

Drivers in the Boise area should prepare for nighttime closures of eastbound Interstate 84 near Gowen Road starting Friday as the Idaho Transportation Department continues repairs to address bumps on the roadway. The transportation department says the closures will happen nightly Monday through...

Capitola DMV Office Reopens Aug. 25 After Renovation

After a summer of renovation, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that the Capitola field office will reopen its doors on Monday, Aug. 25. The office at 4200 Capitola Road closed June 13 so crews could refresh the space with new flooring, fresh paint and updated furniture...

Arizona’s Rancho Santa Fe Parkway Interchange One-Third Complete; New I-40 Access Coming 2026

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is building a brand‑new interchange at Rancho Santa Fe Parkway in east Kingman, and the project has reached a significant milestone. ADOT reports that the I‑40 interchange, which will provide an additional connection between Interstate 40 and Kingman’s...

Wisconsin DMV Receives Application for Iola Old Car Show Specialty License Plate

On Aug. 19, 2025 the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that it has received an application from Iola Old Car Show, Inc. to create a new special license plate. The nonprofit Iola Old Car Show hosts one of the Midwest’s largest vintage car shows...

Oregon DMV Closes John Day Office on Aug. 18 Due to Staffing Shortages

On Aug. 18, 2025, the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) closed its John Day field office for the day because not enough staff were available to keep it open. The office is located at 193 N. Canyon Blvd. in Grant County. The sudden closure meant the office could not process...

Nevada DMV Adopts WaitWell System to Streamline Drive Test Scheduling

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced on Aug. 18, 2025 that it has transitioned all driving test scheduling to the WaitWell appointment system, making it easier for customers to secure a road test. WaitWell is an online and phone‑based scheduling platform the DMV rolled out last...

IRP Appointments Unavailable at Alexandria OMV Office Week of Aug. 25

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) has issued a notice that International Registration Plan (IRP) appointments at the Alexandria OMV office will be unavailable during the week of August 25–29, 2025. The IRP program allows commercial vehicle operators to register in multiple jurisdictions...

Texas DPS Introduces New Tamper-Resistant Driver License and ID Design

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced a significant update to the state’s driver license and identification cards, rolling out a new design aimed at enhancing security and readability. According to the department, the new look went into effect on Aug. 18, 2025 and is part of an...

New York Launches 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Campaign with Increased Patrols through Labor Day

New York is stepping up its efforts to keep motorists safe during the final weeks of summer. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols, sobriety checkpoints and other traffic enforcement activities across the state for the...

New York Officials Warn Drivers About Scam Texts Pretending to Be DMV and Toll Agencies

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and officials from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), New York State Thruway Authority and Metropolitan Transportation Authority are warning motorists about a surge of scam texts and phony websites that pretend to be official notices from the government. The...