Bill seeks to cut lines at DMV, extend license renewal period

Published February 20, 2008 5:00am ET



Virginia lawmakers hope to reduce long lines at the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles offices with a bill that would push back renewal dates for licenses and registrations and charge customers an extra $5 for showing up in person when they could use the Internet or phone instead.

The bill from Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-Mechanicsville, would add the service charge “if the transaction is one that can be conducted by mail, telephone or electronic means,” according to a summary.

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