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Avoid the REAL ID Fright

October 3, 2024 Avoid the REAL ID Fright: Secure Yours Now Before It Haunts You Later! Sacramento – More than 18.1 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of 126,782 from September 2024, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. There is no trick to treating yourself to a REAL ID and there is no need to be spooked by the May 7, 2025, federal enforcement deadline that requires a REAL ID or another federally approved document to fly within the U.S. or enter secure federal facilities. By applying for your REAL ID now, you can dodge any last-minute scares and enjoy stress-free travels. Visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov for a complete list of acceptable documents and a link to the online application.

CA DMV Dropping Knowledge Tests For Drivers 70+

California drivers ages 70 and over will no longer have to take a written knowledge test when renewing their licenses come October, the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced According to the DMV, drivers 70 and older must still visit their local office for a vision exam and take an updated photo to renew their license. First-time drivers and those with poor driving records will also be required to take a knowledge test.

DMV Seeks Input on California’s First-Ever Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Regulations

Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requests input on draft regulatory language released today that offers the nation’s most comprehensive standards for the operation of heavy-duty autonomous vehicles (AVs) weighing 10,001 pounds or more. These draft regulations will also update existing rules for the testing and deployment of light-duty AVs on California’s public roads The draft regulations, located on the DMV website, are designed with a focus on establishing the highest safety standards. The DMV is seeking input from the public and stakeholders through October 14, 2024, which will be considered before the DMV begins the formal rulemaking process.

Input on the draft regulatory language can be submitted by email to AutonomousVehicles@dmv.ca.gov, by October 14, 2024.

Cybercab robotaxi revealed

Tesla boss Elon Musk has unveiled the firm's long-awaited robotaxi, the Cybercab, at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. The futuristic-looking vehicle, featuring two wing-like doors - and no pedals or steering wheel - deposited Mr Musk in front of an audience eager to hear details about a project he considers key to Tesla's next chapter.