Court rules driving after consuming marijuana is OK – sometimes
Simply driving with marijuana in your system isn’t enough for the state to suspend someone’s license, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Oct.2. The judges rejected arguments by the Motor […]
Report: Nearly 20% of audited third-party MVD transactions conducted with error
A recent report from Arizona’s watchdog agency over governmental agencies found nearly 20% of reviewed third-party Motor Vehicle Division transactions lacked documentation confirming individuals or entities were qualified to obtain MVD forms.
Auditor general finds flaws with Arizonans who obtain licenses to drive
Unqualified Arizonans may be getting state licenses to drive because of practices of private companies authorized by the state Motor Vehicle Division to issue them, according to a new report.
Arizona to upgrade ID cards, driver’s licenses
Arizona will be upgrading its identification cards and driver’s licenses in March with improved security features and a redesigned appearance.
‘YOU ROCK!!!’: Digital license plate messages let drivers choose motto
If you must share your love for Star Wars, your car’s digital license plate can flash the message “Chewy Is My Co-Pilot.” Want to cheer on Arizona State University? Your new digital license plate can declare “FORKS UP.” These are among the many message possibilities that can be added as a subscript to digital license plates, which the maker says are legal for everyday drivers only in Ari[...]
Governor adds time to renew driver’s licenses
Arizonans whose licenses are set to expire will be on the road for another year without having to get a new license — or, for seniors, the eye test that […]
Governor, Phoenix mayor urge getting federally approved ID
Gov. Doug Ducey says he already has his. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego admits she does not.
Judge refuses to order Reagan to update voter registrations
A federal judge refused to order Secretary of State Michele Reagan to immediately update voter registration addresses of 384,000 Arizonans who moved since the last election.
Wait times rise at urban motor vehicle offices
Nearly a decade after promising to address the problem, the state's Motor Vehicle Division continues to struggle to get customers in and out in less than half an hour.
Young immigrants get Arizona driver’s licenses
They waited in line in the dark outside motor vehicle offices, cheered when the doors opened and celebrated again upon passing their driving tests. For many young immigrants in Arizona, Monday marked a landmark day as they were able to get driver's licenses for the first time.
‘Dreamers’ policy takes away drivers licenses from domestic violence victims
Forced to surrender on “dreamers,” Gov. Jan Brewer is denying licenses to drive to a potentially more vulnerable group of migrants: domestic violence victims.
Arizona ‘Dreamers’ can get licenses starting Monday
Come Monday, thousands of dreamers can get in line at the Motor Vehicle Division to apply for their licenses to drive.