Lt. Governor Guadagno Announces Motor Vehicle Commission’s Launch of JustDrive.com Campaign to Curb Talking and Texting While Driving

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In an effort to combat the high incidence of talking and texting while driving, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno today announced the launch of JustDrive.com, a multi-media outreach and education campaign designed to make people think twice before engaging in this dangerous behavior.  NJMVC News|Motor Vehicle Commission

Survey indicates DOL customers are satisfied with service

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In September 2010, DOL introduced its staff in our licensing services offices to a new customer service promise: “We will be friendly and helpful — every time.” As part of a recent customer survey–mailed to recent customers in October 2013–we asked if their experience during their recent transaction reflected this promise. Overall, 82-percent of survey … 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

Governor Inslee joins others governors in proclaiming May as Motorcycle Awareness Month

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In 2013, 73 motorcycle riders in our state were killed in collisions. Governor Jay Inslee’s proclamation making May our state’s Motorcycle Awareness Month is designed to: promote caution and recognition of motorcycles on Washington roads and highways. reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities associated for all motor vehicles. encourage riders to participate in rider education programs. … Read more

Everyone Has a Responsibility to Keep Motorcyclists Safe

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Be sure to look out for motorcycles. OLYMPIA—Summer is here and the Department of Licensing, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, and the Department of Transportation are reminding drivers of cars, trucks and buses to look out for, and share the road with, motorcycle riders.   To raise awareness about tragic but preventable motorcycle crashes, 17 … Read more

Washington signs driver license agreement with Taiwan

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OLYMPIA— A new driver license reciprocity agreement between Taiwan and Washington state will make life a little easier for drivers wanting to transfer a license from one place to the other. The agreement allows Taiwan nationals living in Washington, such as university students, to skip the driving and written licensing exams if they are already … Read more