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Sen. Wiener Threatens DMV with Cease And Desist For Using ‘San Fran’

October 31, 2024 12:13 pmOctober 31, 2024 12:13 pm

Senator Scott Wiener (D-CA) spurred the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to replace licenses that had ‘San Francisco’ shortened to ‘San Fran’ on Wednesday, having the Department waste money and resources on a benign change. In a letter titled “Slander...

State Agency Office Hours

October 20, 2024 2:30 amOctober 20, 2024 2:31 am

Article 2 deals with office hours. Section 11020 requires all offices of every state agency to be kept open for the transaction of business from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. of each day from Monday to Friday, other than legal...

DMV Announces 70+ Drivers Will No Longer Have To Take Written Renewal Driving Test

October 1, 2024 3:25 amOctober 1, 2024 3:26 am

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Monday that drivers who are 70+-years-old whose licenses expire in 2024 and beyond will no longer be required to take a written knowledge test beginning on October 1st. For years, the policy for...

Bill to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Competitions Signed Into Law

September 25, 2024 2:45 amSeptember 25, 2024 2:46 am

Following over four years of multiple bill attempts, a bill that would save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California was finally signed into law by Governor Newsom this week. Senate Bill 708, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego), would...

Bill to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Competitions Passes Senate

August 30, 2024 4:59 pmAugust 30, 2024 6:36 pm

A bill that would save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California passed the Senate this week, moving the bill to the Governor’s Desk. Senate Bill 708, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego), would require the department to issue a...

Bill Aimed to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Competitions Passes Assembly Committee

July 8, 2024 5:08 pmJuly 8, 2024 5:08 pm

A bill that would save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California passed the Assembly Transportation Committee during the weekend, moving it to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for a vote next month. Senate Bill 708, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San...

Add Two Points to Driving Record for Speeding 26 MPH Over Limit

May 16, 2024 9:30 amMay 16, 2024 9:31 am

A bill that would add two points to a California driver’s record for going over the speed limit by 26 miles per hour or more saw a rise a rise of support in the past week amongst both advocates and...