Department of Licensing launching new, fully modernized driver licensing system September 4

Department of Licensing launching new, fully modernized driver licensing system September 4 by DOL Blog Online and in-person service disruptions expected August 26 to September 3 The Washington State Department of Licensing is preparing to launch a modernized driver licensing system at the end of August, and customers need to be aware of office closures … Read more

Department of Licensing to begin new marking on all standard-issue driver licenses and ID cards starting July 1 to help bring state into compliance with REAL ID Act

Department of Licensing to begin new marking on all standard-issue driver licenses and ID cards starting July 1 to help bring state into compliance with REAL ID Act by DOL Blog On Oct. 1, 2020, the REAL ID law goes into effect in Washington. Olympia – Next week, the Department of Licensing (DOL) will begin marking … Read more

Department of Licensing nears completion of new driver licensing system

Department of Licensing nears completion of new driver licensing system by DOL Blog State agency sets deployment date in late August 2018 OLYMPIA— The Washington State Department of Licensing is preparing to launch a new, fully modernized driver licensing system. The $ 34.8 million DRIVES R2 project will improve services to citizens, agency business partners, … Read more

DOL to hold public hearings on REAL ID marking for standard driver licenses

DOL to hold public hearings on REAL ID marking for standard driver licenses by DOL Blog WA State Dept of Licensing Olympia – In May, the Department of Licensing will hold six public hearings across the state to receive public comment on the proposed marking of standard driver licenses and ID cards that will start … Read more

Episode 17, The Weekly Driver Podcast’s Best Cars of 2017

Episode 17, The Weekly Driver Podcast’s Best Cars of 2017 by James Raia The Weekly Driver Podcast presents its 2017 best cars of year. It’s the 11th annual compilation, previously published only on the TheWeeklyDriver.com. I reviewed 38 cars and trucks in 2017, and we choose the vehicles of the year based on value, safety, … Read more

The Weekly Driver Podcast, #10: Freedom of RV travel

The Weekly Driver Podcast, #10: Freedom of RV travel by James Raia Once an industry dominated by retirees and fair-weather travelers, the recreational vehicle lifestyle is surging in popularity — particularly for younger vacationers. Last year, 430,000 recreational vehicles of all kinds were sold, according to the RV Industry Association (RVIA). That total represented a … Read more

The Weekly Driver Podcast, #9: Pros, cons of convertibles

The Weekly Driver Podcast, #9: Pros, cons of convertibles by James Raia Convertibles are an acquired taste. Driving on a country road on a warm afternoon in a sports car with the top down is the among the best joys of driving. The fresh air, or using the automotive terminology, “maximum ventilation,” can take all … Read more

The Weekly Driver Podcast, #8: Transmission Shift

The Weekly Driver Podcast, #8: Transmission Shift by Weekly Driver News Service Driving purists still appreciate shifting gears in their vehicles. But driving a new car with a manual transmission is rare these days. Automotive industry data companies estimate about only about three percent of new vehicles sold in the United States are equipped with … Read more

District of Columbia DMV – The Early Driver Catches the Open Road This Thanksgiving

The Early Driver Catches the Open Road This Thanksgiving by Dover — The Department of Transportation informs all motorists that increased traffic volumes are anticipated on Delaware’s major roads beginning on Wednesday, November 21 for Thanksgiving. Transportation officials are recommending that motorists traveling nearby should make their trip early on Thursday, November 22 to avoid … Read more