The Los Angeles Times released an article reporting a fatal accident occurring in the City of Pacoima on Friday evening at about 4:27 p.m. A three year old boy and his father were crossing the roadway near the intersection of Varna and Chase Street, when a vehicle struck them. The father suffered only minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. His young son, however, was taken to an area hospital where he later died. The faulty driver stopped and called for emergency aid but then fled the scene before authorities could arrive....Continue Reading...
A visit to the DMV brings long lines, an aggravating intercom announcing numbers that seem to drag on, and a day wasted on tasks that should take no more than a few minutes. However, now there is a way to avoid some of these troublesome trips as the DMV has opened up Self -Service Terminals at numerous retail locations throughout the state.On May 2, 2017, the DMV posted an announcement that by opening Self-Service Terminals, customers would no longer be forced to visit a DMV field office to complete tasks such as obtaining a new vehicle registration...Continue Reading...
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the government agency tasked with the responsibility of issuing the California Driver License to qualified drivers. The DMV is also empowered to deny, suspend, or revoke the privilege of anyone to operate a motor vehicle in the State of California if there good cause to do so. In this article, we talk about why the DMV takes a dim view of those persons who are accused of committing an act or Road Rage.The DMV defines any act of Road Rage (also known as “Highway Violence”)...Continue Reading...
Why is the DMV concerned about a driver’s quality of vision? There is no question that operating a motor vehicle requires the ability of the driver to perform a multitude of complex tasks. Eye/Hand coordination, judgement, awareness and perception are all hallmarks of safe driving.Clearly one of the most critical human senses that affect a person’s ability to drive is vision. One’s ability to clearly see the world as you drive is fundamental. Good vision permits the driver to see and perceive road signs,...Continue Reading...
Why does the DMV suspect I Lack the Skill to Drive? – Throughout their entire driving life, California drivers remain under constant scrutiny by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The California DMV will continually monitor all drivers to ensure they maintain the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Some of the most common reasons for the DMV to suspend a driver license include:Driving Under the InfluenceDeveloping a physical or mental disorderNegligent Operation of a motor vehicleLacking...Continue Reading...
