Most drivers who are 70 years of age or older will no longer need to pass a written knowledge exam in order to renew their licenses, according to a Monday announcement from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
According to DMV Director Steve Gordon, it has been mandatory for all drivers to take the test after their license expires after turning 70. This requirement has been a policy rather than a legislation.
“We are eliminating the written knowledge test for those without traffic violations on their record to improve customer service. If thousands fewer people need to visit the DMV, or can spend less time in an office, the people who need to take care of their business in one of our offices can be better served,” Gordon stated.
But in order to renew their license, drivers 70 years of age and above still need to go to an office for a vision test and to get a new photo taken.
A knowledge exam is also necessary for those who have never driven before or have a bad driving history. Furthermore, if any of the following conditions apply to a driver’s record, they must still take the knowledge test:
- Two or more incidents in the two years right before the license expired.
- At least three mishaps in the three years right before the license expired.
- An alcohol-related suspension for two years straight before the license expires.
- A higher than one infraction point total in the two years prior to the license’s expiration date.
Customers whose licenses expire in 2024 might have received reminders about the need to take a knowledge test; nevertheless, during an in-person visit, the test will be waived.
Officials from the DMV still advise drivers to use their website to avoid or spend as little time as possible in a DMV office.
What You Need To Know:
- Major DMV Update: California Drivers to Face Key Changes Starting October 2024
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- Major DMV Update: Florida Drivers to Face Key Changes Starting October 2024
By: ktla.com
