Tag: DMV

Tesla faces suspension in California due to false advertisement

The California DMV announced that sales of Tesla Inc. vehicles could be suspended for 30 days in the state, due to marketing practices that “mislead consumers.” The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced on December 16 that sales of Tesla Inc. vehicles could be suspended for 30 days in the state. This is because, […]

Seven charged in New York CDL fraud case involving DMV employees

A group of DMV employees in New York allegedly manipulated the process of obtaining commercial driver’s licenses by allowing applicants who never showed up to receive permits. Former employees of the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are facing state government charges for their alleged involvement in a criminal scheme that provided commercial driver’s […]

California DMV unveils revised rules for autonomous truck operations

The California DMV announced a series of proposed revisions aimed at facilitating the testing and eventual deployment of autonomous trucks on the state’s highways. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced on December 3 a series of proposed revisions aimed at facilitating the testing and eventual deployment of autonomous trucks on the state’s highways, […]

Clean driving records basics

How to achieve a clean driving record A clean driving record refers to a motor vehicle record (MVR) without violations, at-fault accidents, or traffic-related convictions over a defined period. This record can result in a reduction in car insurance premiums, as a clean driving history indicates that the individual is a low-risk to insure, resulting […]

Briefs: Speed limiter proposals, Oregon DMV fee changes, and diesel price trends in 2024

Recent developments in the transportation industry Pending FMCSA speed limiter regulation proposal. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) had initially set December 29 as the date for the release of the supplemental notice from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the speed limiter regulation proposal, as announced in September. However, significant regulations must […]