Tag: DMV
REAL ID requirement takes effect May 7
Beginning Wednesday, May 7, you’re going to need a REAL ID to board a domestic flight or enter federal facilities or military bases. A REAL ID is an optional, upgraded version of your driver’s license that has a star in the upper right corner. You can get one at any Department of Motor Vehicles customer … Continued
‘Real ID’ or passport will be required for domestic flights next year
A real ID has a star in the upper right corner. [DMV] In a year and a half, you’ll need a Real ID or passport to take a domestic flight or visit a federal office or military base. The Real ID Act, passed by Congress in 2015, requires states to offer a new form of … Continued
‘Empathy signs’ discourage people from parking in spaces for the disabled
Mike Perel with an “empathy sign.” Approximately 75,000 Fairfax County residents have a disability and need access to parking spaces set aside for them. Yet, many people ignore the signs designating parking for the disabled. The county police department issues about 200 to 300 tickets a year to people who illegal park in spaces for … Continued
DMV will not move to Barcroft Plaza
Barcroft Plaza on a recent Friday afternoon. The Virginia Department. of Motor Vehicles will not relocate its customer service center from Four Mile Run in Arlington to the Barcroft Plaza shopping center after all. The planned move had generated an enormous amount of opposition from Mason District residents who were concerned that a DMV in … Continued
Residents blast DMV for relocating facility to Barcroft Plaza
Among DMV officials at a community meeting at Belvedere Elementary School were (left to right): Facilities Director Justin Thomas, Deputy Commissioner David Mitchell, and Special Advisor to the Commissioner Matt Wells. A huge amount of anger and frustration were expressed at a community meeting Dec. 3 hosted by the Mason District Council about a Department … Continued
Public invited to community meeting on new DMV in Barcroft Plaza
Renovations under way at new DMV on Columbia Pike. Anyone concerned about the plans for a new Department of Motor Vehicles center in Barcroft Plaza is encouraged to come to a community meeting hosted by the Mason District Council Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., at the cafeteria in Belvedere Elementary School. Del. Kaye Kory and representatives … Continued