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Rider’s cross-country trek promoting motorcycle safety reaches Olympia

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Nate Hudson and DOL Director Pat Kohler holding a copy of the video, “A Second Look,” in Olympia on July 23. Motorcyclist Nate Hudson is logging 17,000 miles during the course of the “Ride for Awareness” campaign, sponsored by Allstate Insurance Company. On July 23, Hudson’s journey reached Olympia, where he spoke with Department of Licensing Director Pat Kohler. Hudson … 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

Washington CDL holders must soon prove citizenship or permanent residency

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OLYMPIA—Starting Sept. 1, 2015, anyone seeking a commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial learner permit (CLP) in Washington will be required to prove they are a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.   This new law does not affect anyone’s ability to get or retain a regular driver license. Commercial drivers are not required to … Read more