DMV News Releases

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• DMV Offers Tips for Water Damaged Vehicles
  Look for Flood Damage During Future Car Purchases (Tuesday, November 17, 2009)
• Hampton Roads Area DMV Offices Closed November 12
  Heavy Rains, Flooding Cause Unexpected Closures (Thursday, November 12, 2009)
• DMV Offices Closed for Veterans Day
  Convenient Service Options Available (Tuesday, October 27, 2009)
• DMV Select Ready to Open in Hopewell
  City Offers Convenient Option for DMV Customers (Tuesday, October 20, 2009)
• Governor Kaine Announces $17 Million in Highway Safety Grants
  Decline in fatalities attributed to grant-funded programs (Wednesday, September 2, 2009)
• DMV Offices Closed for Columbus Day
  Save Money with Online Vehicle Registration Renewal (Tuesday, September 29, 2009)
• Sandston Weigh Station Equipped with Motion Scales
  Technology Saves Truckers Time (Monday, September 29, 2009)
• Voter Registration Deadline for November Election is Oct. 5
  Virginians Should Verify Voting Status, Polling Location (Thursday, September 17, 2009)
• New Law Automates Abandoned Vehicle Elimination Process
  Searchable Database Will Help Identify Missing Vehicles (Tuesday, September 15, 2009)
• Six DMV Offices Eliminate Saturday Hours
  Customers Encouraged to Use Internet, Phone or Mail (Thursday, September 3, 2009)
• Parents Encouraged to Stress Pedestrian Safety to Students
  Motorists Reminded of School Bus Laws (Monday, August 31, 2009)
• Governor's 2009 Transportation Safety Awards Announced
  (Monday, August 31,2009)
• Latest Virginia Traffic Crash Facts Now Available
  Data Shows 20% Decline in Fatalities from 2007 to 2008 (Tuesday, July 28, 2009)
• Teen Traffic Fatalities Increase During Summer
  Students Are Out of School and Driving More (Thursday, July 16, 2009)
• New Secure Driver's License Process in Place at all DMV Offices
  Customers Will Receive Tamper-proof Credentials Via Mail (Tuesday, July 14, 2009)
• DMV Select Ready to Open in Lebanon
  Russell County Offers Convenient Option for DMV Customers (Monday, June 29, 2009)
• Revenue-Sharing License Plates Benefit Variety of Organizations
  General Assembly Authorizes Six New Selections (Friday,June 26, 2009)
• Fourth of July Checkpoints Designed to Curb Drunk Driving
  Motorists Encouraged to Use Caution, Obey all Traffic Laws (Thursday, June 25, 2009)
• DMV Offices Closed for Fourth of July Holiday
  Customers Reminded to Use Preferred Service Options (Friday, June 19, 2009)
• Driver's License Suspended for 10 Unexcused School Absences
  Other New Law Prohibits Mopeds on Interstates (Wednesday, June 17, 2009)
• Norfolk, Onancock DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Friday, June 5, 2009)
• Tazewell, Wytheville, Marion DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Thursday, June 4, 2009)
• Six Southwest Virginia DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)
• Texting While Driving is Unsafe and Unlawful After July 1
  DUI Punishments Also Enhanced (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)
• HOV-Lane Exemption Extended for Vehicles with Clean Fuel Plates
  Restrictions Continue for 1-95/395 (Monday, June 1, 2009)
• Kilmarnock, Gloucester DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Friday, May 22, 2009)
• Fair Oaks, Stafford DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Friday, May 22, 2009)
• Four Southwest Virginia DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Wednesday, May 20, 2009)
• Four Tidewater-Area DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Wednesday, May 20, 2009)
• DMV Offices Closed on Memorial Day
  Virginians Encouraged to Use Preferred Services (Monday, May 18, 2009)
• Petersburg, Emporia DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Wednesday, May 13, 2009)
• Charlottesville, Lexington DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Wednesday, May 13, 2009)
• Virginia Law Enforcement Buckling Down on Those Not Buckling Up
  Click It or Ticket Mobilization to Help Save Lives (Wednesday, May 13, 2009)
• South Boston, Altavista DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Friday, May 8, 2009)
• Staunton, Woodstock DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Friday, May 8, 2009)
• Warm Weather Means More Motorcycles Traveling in Virginia
  Motorists Urged to Share the Road (Thursday, May 7, 2009)
• Four Northern VA DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Thursday, May 7, 2009)
• Central Virginia DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Thursday, May 7, 2009)
• Franconia, Leesburg DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Thursday, April 30, 2009)
• Warrenton, Culpeper DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Thursday, April 30, 2009)
• Henrico, Hopewell DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Thursday, April 30, 2009)
• Roanoke, Martinsville, Christiansburg DMVs Close Next Month
  After Closures, Customers to Receive Secure Licenses Via Mail (Thursday, April 30, 2009)
• Waynesboro DMV Closes May 13, 14 as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Thursday, April 30, 2009)
• Harrisonburg DMV Office Will Close on May 11 and 12
  After Closure, Customers to Receive Secure Licenses Via Mail (Thursday, April 30, 2009)
• Richmond, Chester DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Wednesday, April 23, 2009)
• Lynchburg DMV Closes May 6, 7 as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Wednesday, April 23, 2009)
• Covington DMV Closes May 5 as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Wednesday, April 23, 2009)
• Winchester, Front Royal DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)
• Sterling, Manassas DMVs Close as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Monday, April 20, 2009)
• DMV Encourages Customers to Verify Address Information
  Virginians Will Receive New Driver's License, ID Cards Via Mail (Tuesday, April 14, 2009)
• Limo Rentals Increase During Prom, Graduation Season
  Use DMV Website to Find Safe, Secure Transportation (Monday, April 13, 2009)
• Tysons Corner DMV Closes April 14, 15 as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure License and ID Cards Via Mail (Wednesday, April 8, 2009)
• Virginia Beach Buckner DMV Closes April 14, 15 for Renovations
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Wednesday, April 8, 2009)
• DMV Begins New Driver's Licenses Issuance Process
  Customers to Receive New Secure Cards Via Mail (Thursday, March 26, 2009)
• Rocky Mount DMV Closes April 7, 8 as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure License and ID Cards Via Mail (Friday, April 3, 2009)
• South Hill DMV Closes April 7, 8 as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure License and ID Cards Via Mail (Friday, April 3, 2009)
• Tappahannock DMV Closes March 23 as Part of New License Process
  Customers to Receive Secure Licenses and ID Cards Via Mail (Tuesday, March 24, 2009)
• St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Usually Include Alcohol
  Always Have a Designated Sober Driver (Wednesday, March 11, 2009)
• DMV Offices Closed for George Washington Day
  Web, Phone, Mail Are Alternative Service Options (Wednesday, February 4, 2009)
• March 31 is Deadline for Transportation Safety Grant Applications
  Submissions Accepted Through DMV Website (Tuesday, February 3, 2009)
• Designate a Sober Driver for Super Bowl Celebrations
  Toss Your Keys Before You Toss One Back (Wednesday, January 28, 2009)
• Three-Year Vehicle Registration Renewals Available Jan. 15
  Internet, Phone are Required Service Options (Wednesday, January 14, 2009)
• Nominations Sought for Governor's Transportation Safety Awards
  Applications Due February 27, 2009 (Friday, January 9, 2009)
• DMV Offices Closed for State Holidays
  Convenient Service Options Available (Thursday, January 8, 2009)
• Drivers Urged to Exercise Extra Caution in the Coming Week
  Motorists Advised to Slow Down, Wear Seat Belt (Wednesday, December 31, 2008)
• DMV Sets 2009 Schedule for Coal Haul Permit Inspections
  Appointments Needed for Calibration (Wednesday, December 23, 2008)
• DMV Closed for Christmas, New Year's Holidays
  Customers Urged Not to Wait Until Last Minute for Service (Thursday, December 18, 2008)
• Winter Weather May Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions
  Motorists Urged to Drive Carefully, Remove Snow from Vehicles (Friday, December 5, 2008)
• Underage Drinking is Focus of Campaign
  60 Teens Created Safety Messages to Combat Risky Behavior (Tuesday, November 25, 2008)
• DMV Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
  Customers Encouraged to Use Preferred Services Options (Friday, November 14, 2008)
• Virginia Motorists Urged to Be Safe During Thanksgiving
  Traffic Deaths Down, But Drivers Should Remain Cautious (Thursday, November 13, 2008)
• Virginia Motorists Urged to Prepare for Halloween Dangers
  Beware of Trick-or-Treaters, Impaired Drivers (Thursday, October 30, 2008)
• DMV Select Opens in Chesapeake
  New Location Offers Convenient Option for Preferred Service (Monday, October 20, 2008)
• Young Drivers Encouraged to Slow Down, Buckle Up
  National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 19-25 (Wednesday, October 15, 2008)
• Child Safety Seats Save Lives
  Parents Encouraged to Check for Proper Installation (Thursday, September 18, 2008)
• DMV Select Opens in Denbigh Area
  Newport News Offers Convenient Option for Preferred Service (Wednesday, September 10, 2008)
• Motorists Encouraged to Share the Road as School Begins
  Be Aware of Increase in Pedestrians, Bus Traffic (Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
• Governor Kaine Announces Crackdown on Drunk Drivers Taking the "Scenic Way Home"
  2008 Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign Kicks Off Across Virginia (Friday, August 22, 2008)
• Governor Kaine Announces $13.5 Million in Highway Safety Grants
  Funds Support a Variety of Projects Aimed at Saving Lives (Thursday, August 14, 2008)
• DMV Offices Close for Labor Day Holiday
  Customers Encouraged to Use Internet, Mail, Phone (Monday, August 4, 2008)
• Latest Virginia Traffic Crash Facts Now Available
  Data Guides Safety Efforts (Wednesday, July 23, 2008)
• Virginia Celebrates National Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day
  Training, Helmet Use, Safety Gear Make a Difference (Monday, July 14, 2008)
• DMV Offers Tips for Water Damaged Vehicles
  Look for Vehicle Flood Damage on Future Car Purchases (Monday, July 7, 2008)
• National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) Offers Free Access to Insurers' Total Loss Claims Data
  VINCheck is NICB's third consumer protection service (Monday, June 30, 2008)
• DMV Offices Closed for Independence Day
  Customers Reminded to Use the Internet for Routine Transactions (Wednesday, June 25, 2008)
• Internet Vehicle Registration Renewals Provide Discounts
  Several Other New Laws Taking Effect July 1 Impact Drivers (Monday, June 23, 2008)
• Motorists Urged to Use Caution During Fourth of July Holiday
  Law Enforcement Operating DUI Checkpoints Across Virginia (Friday, June 20, 2008)
• Governor's 2008 Transportation Safety Awards Announced
  (Thursday, June 19, 2008)
• Antique Vehicle Owners Not Required to Notarize Safety Equipment
  New Laws Also Create More Special License Plates (Wednesday, June 18, 2008)
• New Laws Provide Exceptions for Active U.S. Military Members
  Deadlines Extended for Driver's Licenses, Inspection Stickers (Tuesday, June 17, 2008)
• DMV Select Opens in Vienna
  Town Offers Convenient Option for DMV Customers (Monday, June 16, 2008)
• Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Wins Regional Award
  Public Education Partnership for Teen Safety Recognized (Wednesday, June 11, 2008)
• Penalties Tougher for Underage Drinking and Driving
  New Laws Also Impact Learner's Permits, Mopeds, Child Restraints (Wednesday, June 4, 2008)
• Three License Exam Failures Result in Driver Training School
  Several More Driving-Related Laws Take Effect July 1 (Thursday, May 22, 2008)
• Motorists Uged To Arrive Safely At Memorial Day Holiday Destination
  Buckle Up, Obey Speed Limits to Avoid Crashes (Wednesday, May 21, 2008)
• HOV-Lane Exemption Extended for Vehicles with Clean Fuel Plates
  Restrictions Continue for 1-95/395 (Wednesday, May 21, 2008)
• Virginia Launches Click It or Ticket
  Law Enforcement Boosting Activities to Save Lives on Virginia Roads (Monday, May 19, 2008)
• Motorcyclists Reminded to Ride Safely During Motorcycle Month
  All Drivers Encouraged to Share the Road (Thursday, May 15, 2008)
• DMV Offices Closed on Memorial Day
  Virginians Encouraged to Use Preferred Services (Thursday, May 15, 2008)
• DMV Select Ready to Open in Goochland and Cumberland
  County Offers Convenient Option for DMV Customers (Wednesday, May 14, 2008)
• Driver's Licenses Issued Beginning July 1 Valid for Eight Years
  Cost remains same, $4 per year (Wednesday, May 7, 2008)
• DMV Select Ready to Open in Hanover County
  Offers Convenient Option for DMV Customers (Wednesday, May 7, 2008)
• Discounts for Internet and Multi-Year Vehicle Renewals
  New law adds $5 fee when customers renew, get decals in person (Monday, April 28, 2008)
• Prom Alert: Not All Limo Services Licensed, Insured
  Use DMV Website to Find Safe, Secure Prom Transportation (Wednesday, April 23, 2008)
• April is Alcohol Awareness Month
  Impaired Driving Increases During Warm Weather (Thursday, April 3, 2008)
• Driving While Impaired is March Madness
  Basketball Fans Urged to Drink Responsibly During Tournament (Wednesday, March 19, 2008)
• Drink Responsibly on St. Patrick's Day
  Designate a Driver Before the Party Begins (Friday, March 7, 2008)
• Commonwealth Received Extension for Real ID Requirements
  Virginia Driver's Licenses Meet Federal Standards Through 2009 (Monday, March 31, 2008)
• Supreme Court Decision Stops Collection of Transportation Fees
  Northern Virginia Vehicle Owners May Be Impacted (Friday, February 29, 2008)
• DeepRun High School's Gil Ziegelbaur is the Winner of Lights, Camera, Take Action: Stop Underage Drinking Now! (Friday, February 8, 2008)
• Transportation Safety Grant Application Available Online
  Web Submissions Required in New Streamlined Process (Friday, February 8, 2008)
• DMV Offices Closed for George Washington Day
  Customers Encouraged to Renew Vehicle Registrations Online (Friday, February 8, 2008)
• DMV Zero Fraud Hotline Receives More Than 1,000 Tips in 2007
  ID Theft, Fraud Prevention is Goal of Hotline (Thursday, January 31, 2008)
• DMV Encourages a Safe and Sober Super Bowl Sunday
  Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk (Monday, January 28, 2007)
• DMV Offices Closed for State Holidays
  Convenient Service Options Available (Thursday, January 3, 2008)
• Regional Fees Included in January Decal Renewals
  New Law Provides Funding for Transportation Projects (Friday, January 4, 2008)
• Website Features Latest Crash Statistics, Safety Information
  DMV's Virginia Highway Safety Office Launches Enhanced Website (Friday, December 28, 2007)
• DMV Sets 2008 Schedule for Coal Haul Permit Inspections
  Appointments Needed for Calibration (Friday, December 21, 2007)
• Finalists Named in Underage Drinking PSA Campaign
  Area Teens Encouraged to Vote for Favorite (Monday, December 10, 2007)
• Winter Weather May Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions
  Motorists Urged to Drive Carefully (Tuesday, December 4, 2007)
• Nominations Accepted for Governor's Transportation Safety Awards
  Applications Due February 8, 2008 (Monday, December 3, 2007)
• Virginia Motorists Urged to Drive Safely During Thanksgiving
  High-Volume of Traffic Expected (Wednesday, Novebmer 20, 2007)
• This Holiday Season, Will You Be Virginia's Next Traffic Fatality?
  State Agencies Challenge Virginians to Help Prevent Highway Deaths This Thanksgiving (Friday, November 16, 2007)
• DMV Select Open in Newport News
  City Offers Convenient Option for Preferred Service (Monday, November 19, 2007)
• DMV Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
  Customers Encouraged to Use Preferred Services Options (Friday, November 2, 2007)
• DMV Offices Closed for Veterans Day
  Convenient Service Options Available (Monday, October 29, 2007)
• DMV Select Ready to Open in Cheriton
  Convenient Option for Preferred Service Offered (Monday, October 22, 2007)
• Virginia Motorists Urged to Prepare for Halloween Dangers
  Beware of Distracted Trick-or-Treaters, Impaired Drivers (Monday, October 22, 2007)
• DMV Select Ready to Open in Oak Hall
  Convenient Option for Preferred Service Offered (Monday, October 22, 2007)
• Voter Registration Deadline for November Election is October 9
  Virginians Should Verify Voting Status, Polling Location (Monday, September 24, 2007)
• DMV will Close on Labor Day
  Holiday Marks New School Year and Safety Concerns (Monday, August 20, 2007)
• DMV expands online services
  Website gets new look (Thursday, August 16, 2007)
• Governor Kaine Announces $13 Million In Transportation Safety Grants
  Grants support a variety of transportation safety projects (Wednesday, July 25, 2007)
• Virginia Seat Belt Use Rate Increases
  Click It or Ticket Credited for Virginia Seat Belt Swell to 79.9 Percent (Monday, July 23, 2007)
• DMV Announces New Virginia Laws Effective July 1, 2007 (Monday, July 2, 2007)
• Governor's 2007 Transportation Safety Awards Announced (Thursday, June 28, 2007)
• Virginia Vehicle Registration Fees Increase July 1
  New Funds Earmarked for Transportation (Tuesday, June 19, 2007)
• DMV Offices Closed for Independence Day
  Holiday Travelers Reminded to Drive Carefully and Buckle Up (Tuesday, June 19, 2007)
• New Age Requirements for Vehicle Booster Seats
  Children Up To Age Eight Must Be Properly Secured (Friday, June 8, 2007)
• No More Using Cell Phones for Drivers Under 18
  New Law Designed to Keep Teen Drivers Safer (Friday, June 8, 2007)
• DMV Select Ready to Open in Lynchburg
  City of Lynchburg Offers Convenient Option for Preferred Service (Thursday, May 24, 2007)
• Virginia Launches Click It or Ticket
  Law Enforcement Working to Boost Seat Belt Use (Monday, May 21, 2007)
• DMV Offices Closed for Memorial Day
  Virginians Urged to Buckle Up This Holiday Weekend (Thursday, May 17, 2007)
• DMV Select Ready to Open in Radford
  New River Valley Offers Convenient Option for Preferred Service (Thursday, April 19, 2007)
• April Marks Alcohol Awareness Month
  Thirty-four percent of Virginia highway fatalities involve alcohol (Friday, April 13, 2007)
• Don't Push Your Luck This St. Patrick's Day
  Designate a Sober Driver Before the Party Begins (Tuesday, March 13, 2007)
• Driving Drunk Amounts to March Madness
  Fans Encouraged to Celebrate Responsibly (Thursday, March 15, 2007)
• DMV Closed for George Washington Day
  Preferred Services Always Available (Thursday, February 8, 2007)
• DMV Zero Fraud Hotline Nets Nearly 700 Tips in First Year (Wednesday, February 7, 2007)
• DMV Urges Safe and Sober Super Bowl Sunday
  Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk (Thursday, February 1, 2007)
• Transportation Safety Grant Application Period Opens
  Reducing Deaths in Traffic Crashes Primary Goal (Thursday, February 1, 2007)
• DMV Customer Service Centers Closed for State Holidays
  Preferred Service Options Always Available (Thursday, January 4, 2007)
• Norfolk Widgeon Road DMV Office Closing Temporarily
  Preferred Services Available During Building Repairs (Wednesday, January 3, 2007)