Rhode Island drivers should be aware of two important updates from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) this month. First, due to a technical problem with the state’s mailing vendor, July 2025 registration renewal notices were delayed. To ensure that motorists are not penalized for something beyond...

For Kansas drivers, there are currently no new statewide updates or closures from the Kansas Department of Revenue’s Division of Vehicles. The state site has not posted any recent news releases, and there are no announced changes to fees or licensing procedures. However, local county treasurers and...

Kentucky drivers can expect a mix of enhanced enforcement and major construction projects following a busy slate of announcements from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in August. On Aug. 21 the state recognized dozens of law‑enforcement officers and child‑passenger‑safety advocates during the...

Drivers using Delaware’s major highways are seeing new toll rates and updated billing procedures as of mid‑August. According to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), toll rates on Route 1, Interstate 95 and U.S. 301 increased at 12:00 a.m. on Aug. 15, 2025. For example, a trip along...

Residents of Maumelle and the surrounding Pulaski County should be aware of an upcoming change that affects where they can handle driver licensing and vehicle registration tasks. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has announced that the Maumelle Revenue Office located at 550...

On August 21, 2025, the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office hosted its first “Driving Change” virtual town hall focused on auto‑insurance equity. More than 250 residents from Chicago’s South Side and across the state logged on to share stories about how rising premiums are affecting them. The...

Idaho’s Department of Motor Vehicles is working with county partners to meet surging demand for the state’s Real ID—known locally as the Star Card. In late July the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced a partnership with the Canyon County Motor Vehicle office aimed at alleviating long...

As of early August 2025, several important updates from Hawai‘i’s motor vehicle offices affect customers statewide. On Kauaʻi, the Division of Motor Vehicles announced that both the main Līhu‘e DMV office and the newly opened Kapa‘a Satellite DMV office would close on Wednesday, Aug. 6 for a one-day...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles has announced a new specialty license plate proposal that celebrates a beloved summer tradition. In a release dated Aug. 19, 2025, the DMV explained that it received an application from Iola Old Car Show, Inc., the non‑profit...

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is ramping up hiring in an effort to cut wait times at driver license offices across the state. In a news release dated Aug. 19, 2025, the division announced plans to bring on 40 new driver license examiners. The positions were made possible through a...