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CA DMV SUSPENDS ONLINE KNOWLEDGE TESTING

On January 3, 2025, the California DMV abruptly suspended the option for candidates to take the knowledge test online from home. This decision was made without prior warning or advance notice, leaving applicants and stakeholders surprised.

Currently, individuals attempting to access the online testing system through the DMV website encounter the pop-up message shown below:

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WAYMO’S ROBOTAXIS NOW FULLY OPERATIONAL IN LOS ANGELES


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Waymo’s robotaxis have officially entered the Los Angeles market, but residents might find their service less convenient than traditional rideshares like Uber and Lyft. While Waymo’s fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) are accessible 24/7 through the Waymo One app and no longer require a waitlist, their operation comes with significant restrictions and concerns that may limit their appeal in a city as complex as Los Angeles.

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NEW CA LAW PROTECTS DRIVERS FROM POLICE “PRETEXTUAL STOPS"

Starting January 1st, 2024, per Assembly Bill 2773, police officers can no longer pull over drivers and initiate any interaction with the motorist without first articulating a reasonable suspicion for the stop – and they must do that before asking any other question.Continue reading....


CA DMV ORDERS CRUISE DRIVERLESS CARS OFF THE ROADS

California has ordered the company Cruise to immediately stop operations of its driverless cars in the state. The Department of Motor Vehicles said on Tuesday that it was issuing the indefinite suspension because of safety issues with the vehicles.Continue reading....