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The facts about REAL ID compliance and Washington state

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently informed Washington state of their decision to deny our request for a compliance extension for REAL ID requirements. This means starting as early as January 2016, standard Washington state driver licenses and ID cards may no longer be accepted as a standalone identity document at some secure … Read more

Washington state to be recognized for its motorcycle safety efforts

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Photo taken at site of a Motorcycle Skills Test. A lone motorcycle rider is crossing the country to visit all 50 states to spread awareness about the important role motorists play in protecting motorcycle riders. Nate Hudson first rode a motorcycle at age 16. That was 20 years–and 200,000 miles–ago. Hudson’s now about to log … Read more

State begins rolling out six-year driver licenses on February 10

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WA DOL Beginning February 10, all new driver license applicants will receive a license that’s valid for six years, as the Department of Licensing starts transitioning from a five-year to a six-year driver license. New driver license applicants include individuals applying for their first license and those who are transferring their licenses from another state. … Read more

DMV Now Testing Commercial Drivers with Missing or Impaired LimbsVirginia is First State Granted Exemption from FMCSA

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The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is making it easier for qualified disabled citizens to obtain the required certification to drive commercial motor vehicles. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Important News