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DMV Driver’s License Program Speeds Up With Updated Online Application

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has updated the online driver’s license and identification card application, speeding up the application process.  The new online application design, announced by the DMV Friday, includes modules and simplified language. “Applying for a driver’s license or identification card is even easier with our new online driver’s license and ID application,” said DMV Director ...

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DMV Announces Another Extension On Expiring Commercial Driver’s Licenses

This new installment in a series of extensions now validates expiring licenses through February 2022 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Commercial driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, endorsements and special certificates expiring between March 2020 and February 2022, are automatically extended through Feb. 28, 2022, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The previous extension was set to expire ...

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4 Unusual Ways You Can Lose Your Driver’s License

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Driving is a privilege conferred by a state to its residents upon fulfilling the requirements set forth. Violation of the laid out rules could see the state revoking or suspending that privilege. While most people are aware they can lose a driving license for gross violation of traffic rules, not many know that they could lose this privilege for offenses ...

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Expiring Commercial Driver’s Licenses Granted Extension Through May

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced a new round of automatic extensions granted to California commercial drivers, including those in Santa Clarita, lasting through May. Following the guidance and recommendations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, this extension has been instituted for the purpose of keeping drivers safe and focused on delivering essentials in the midst ...

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DMV Issues More Than Half A Million Drivers Licenses After AB 60 Passes

Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles.  Over half a million drivers licenses have been issued since January 2015, when Assembly Bill 60, which allowed those without proof of citizenship to take the driving test, was implemented. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The California ...

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Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Can Now Apply For Veteran Identification On California ID’s

Ed. Note: The following is a news release provide by the California Department of Motor Vehicles Veterans in the Santa Clarita Valley can now apply to receive the word “veteran” on their California State driver’s license or identification card. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The ability to receive the word started on ...

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California Department Of Motor Vehicles Releases September Assembly Bill 60 Statistics

About 397,000 driver licenses have been issued to undocumented applicants, who have met all requirements necessary, during the first six months of the Assembly Bill 60 implementation, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles officials.

Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. California Department Of Motor Vehicles offices, including the Newhall branch, have released statistics on Assembly Bill 60 for the month of September Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. September was the last month that the Newhall office, ...

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DMV To Stop Saturday Office Hours

Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The California Department of Motor Vehicles Saturday hours will be cut starting next month, nearly two years after Assembly Bill 60 passed, allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for California drivers licenses and creating an influx of applications. Do you have a news tip? Call ...

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LASD Conducts DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Santa Clarita Station conducted a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, April 24th, 2015 at Lyons Avenue just east of Wheeler Road between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving ...

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AB 60 Implemented, About Half Of Driver’s License Applicants Fail DMV Test

SB 54, ‘Sanctuary City Bill,’ Awaits Governor’s Signature

Story courtesy of SCV News California Department of Motor Vehicles officials released the preliminary statistics Tuesday on the progress of implementing Assembly Bill 60. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. AB 60 is a new law the requires the DMV to issue a driver license to applicants who can prove identity, California residency, ...

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