Michigan has increased its EV registration fees to the highest in the nation due to a new road funding package, sparking debate over fairness and the impact on EV adoption, with critics arguing it unfairly burdens EV owners while proponents see it as a fair contribution for road maintenance.
The California DMV is shifting several simple tasks, such as vehicle registration and driver's license renewals, to online platforms starting June 3 to reduce in-office visits and wait times. This move aims to streamline services, with 90% of transactions now possible via phone, tablet, or computer, and additional options available through mail, partner locations, and self-serve kiosks.
Starting June 3, the California DMV will no longer offer in-office services for simple tasks like vehicle registration renewal, driver's license renewal, and requests for copies of records. These services can now be completed online, by mail, at partner locations, or at self-serve kiosks, aiming to reduce wait times and streamline operations.
The California DMV is shifting several simple tasks, such as vehicle registration and driver's license renewals, to online platforms starting June 3 to reduce in-office visits and wait times. Most transactions can now be completed via phone, tablet, computer, mail, partner locations, or self-serve kiosks.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles experienced a system outage affecting all online and in-person services, including county tax offices and registration renewal locations. All systems have since come back online, and TxDMV Regional Service Centers will reopen at noon. The department handles vehicle registrations and titles, as well as license plates.