ATLANTA, GA — April has been designated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, prompting the Department of Driver Services (DDS) Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) to call on drivers and motorcyclists to avoid distractions and focus on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety...

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched "Operation Cinderblock," an initiative aimed at cracking down on fraudulent vehicle inspections and inspectors. The operation, which began in August 2022, focuses on vehicle inspection stations and inspectors suspected of...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced today that it will issue refunds to nearly 2,000 disabled veterans who were mistakenly charged for specialty license plates that should have been provided free of charge. The error stems from the BMV's failure to implement a change...

The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) announced today that certified child passenger safety technicians will be conducting free car seat inspections for parents and caregivers in Niagara, Erie, and Westchester counties. The events are part of a year-round safety initiative, in which state...

ATHENS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) announced the temporary closure of the Athens Driver Services Center for a planned remodel. The facility will close its doors beginning Monday, April 3 and is set to reopen on Monday, April 17. The remodeling project...

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced it will be conducting maintenance on its online Learner's Permit service early Sunday morning, potentially causing brief service interruptions. The scheduled maintenance will take place from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Sunday...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Everett Frazier has announced the statewide participation in the Purple Heart Parking Spot Program, an initiative aimed at honoring Purple Heart Veterans. Signs designating the special parking spots will be displayed at...

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that its online license renewal system will be temporarily unavailable for maintenance on Wednesday, March 29, between 5 p.m. and midnight. This downtime will affect residents' ability to renew, replace, or update their...

N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is changing its appointment scheduling, office hours, and technology to increase walk-in availability at its 115 driver license offices across the state. Starting May 1, appointments for DMV services can only be booked in the mornings through the 11 a.m. hour...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today that all of its offices will be closed on Friday, March 31, in observance of Cesar Chavez Day, a state holiday honoring the late civil rights leader and labor organizer's dedication to social justice and Latino...