To say that development in Santa Monica is a hot topic would be the understatement of the year. No issue in recent memory has elicited such emotion, such division within
Q: My grandmother is blind and I am her caretaker. I drive her to all of her destinations. Can we obtain a disabled parking placard to use when she is with me? A: Yes, your grandmother can apply for a disabled person (DP) placard to use with any vehicle she rides in.
Q: What is the DMV’s policy for headgear when the license photo is taken? A: The department prefers the removal of headgear, unless it is part of your normal identification, or is worn because of religious beliefs.
Q: I recently heard that as of Jan. 1, 2009, drivers are no longer allowed to text message while they are operating a vehicle. True? A: Yes. California passed SB28, which prohibits drivers from using electronic wireless communication devices to write, send or read text-based messages.
Q: My son’s friend just got his driver license and has offered to give my son a ride to school since we live nearby. Both boys are 17 and tell me it’s legally OK, but I suspect they may be bending the rules.
Q: Can I “junk” my own vehicle? A: The definition of a “junked” vehicle is one which has been dismantled because it was wrecked, abandoned, or is a low valued vehicle that was impounded and acquired from an enforcement agency and is no longer operable.
Q: How can I check to see the current license status of businesses licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles? A: The DMV has license status information for the following business categories available online: • ATV Schools • Dismantlers • Distributors • Driving Schools • Lessor-Retailers • Manufac
Q: When do I have to renew my boat registration? A: You must renew your boat registration by Dec. 31 of every odd-numbered year (i.e., 2003, 2005, etc.
Q: I’ve heard that the DMV is “going green.” What is that all about? A: Great question. Energy and environmental conservation is something that the department is deeply committed to.
Q: I was recently in an accident and I was so upset I didn’t think about all the information I should have gotten from the person that hit me. How do I get information on the other party? A: Each driver involved in a collision where any person was injured or killed, or where property damage to any o
Q: I lost the title for my car. I have no idea where it went. What do I need to do to get a new one? A: You can find the application for a duplicate title on the DMV Web site at www.
