Department of Motor Vehicles

Learner’s Permits To Be Required For Adult Drivers In Connecticut

New adult drivers in Connecticut will soon need a learner’s permit before taking the road test for a driver’s license.

2012/12/29

CBS 2's Elise Finch speaks with the Manhattan cyclist who received driver's license points for a bike violation. (credit: CBS 2)

Manhattan Cyclist Shocked To Discover Bike Violation Could Result In Driver’s License Points

Should a ticket you get while riding a bike translate into points on your driver’s license? One Manhattan man says absolutely not, but that’s the punishment he is facing.

2012/09/25

Computer Keyboard (file / credit: clipart.com)

NY Troopers Warn Of Computer Virus In Fake Traffic Ticket E-Mails

The subject line of the e-mail may contain the title, “Uniform Traffic Ticket.”

2011/12/08

Veteran License Plate (credit: NYS Department of Motor Vehicles)

DMV Offers New License Plate For Veterans In New York

“We are very proud to offer this redesigned license plate to New York’s veterans in recognition of their service and sacrifice,” said DMV Commissioner Barbara J. Fiala.

2011/11/09

Exclusive: L.I. Woman Has License Suspended For DWI, Despite Never Being Arrested

CBS 2 News has gotten action for a woman who lost her license for drunk driving even though she never had a drink. It’s a bureaucratic nightmare, but political reporter Marcia Kramer cut to the chase at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

2011/10/25

No More Eye Exams At DMV For New York Drivers

Starting Wednesday, drivers will “self-certify” that they meet the vision requirement when they renew.

2011/09/28

Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy (file / credit: Governor's Office)

WCBS 880 Interview: Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy

If a deal is approved, Connecticut could avoid laying off state workers. On the verge of that approval, Gov. Dan Malloy spoke with WCBS 880 about the state’s budget and the debt-ceiling debate in Washington.

2011/07/26

New York State Troopers: Beware Email Pretending To Be Ticket

Here’s a warning from New York state troopers: If you get a speeding ticket by email, just delete it. State police said the email hoax has been circulating around the country.

2011/07/07

FILE - A facial recognition program (Photo by Ian Waldie/Getty Images)

Westchester To Use Facial Recognition Technology To Fight Welfare Fraud

Looking to expose those who have multiple ID’s to get multiple benefits, Westchester County is teaming up with the Department of Motor Vehicles and using facial recognition to fight welfare fraud.

2011/06/05

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

Schumer Seeks Audit Of All NY Tour Bus Licenses

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is seeking an audit of all tour bus operators in New York following a fatal tour bus crash a week ago in New York City.

2011/03/20

Talking And Driving Will Now Cost You 2 Points

If you haven’t learned to put away that phone while you’re driving maybe you will now that it will cost you two points on your license.

2011/02/16

Conn. Phasing Out Lifetime Handicap Parking Passes

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Disabled Connecticut drivers will soon need to renew handicap parking permits after specific dates rather than holding lifetime passes. The state Department of Motor Vehicles is phasing out permanent disability parking […]

2010/10/16

Shooting Causes Traffic Tie-up On I-84 In Connecticut

DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Officials say a police shooting has snarled traffic on I-84 near Danbury, Conn. The Hartford Courant says a state police officer shot and killed a motorist after a routine traffic stop […]

2010/10/08

Conn. Licensing Back Online After Computer Glitch

WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut’s Department of Motor Vehicles says a computer glitch that prevented it from issuing and renewing driver’s licenses has been fixed.

2010/09/17

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