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Computer glitch could keep 1,900 teens from voting in South Carolina
Read full article: Computer glitch could keep 1,900 teens from voting in South CarolinaA judge in South Carolina has ruled it is too late for South Carolina to reopen voter registration for nearly 1,900 teens after the state Department of Motor Vehicles failed to notify election officials that they checked the box to register as they got their driver’s licenses.
General Motors' autonomous vehicle unit recalls cars for software update after dragging a pedestrian
Read full article: General Motors' autonomous vehicle unit recalls cars for software update after dragging a pedestrianGM's Cruise autonomous vehicle unit is recalling all 950 of its cars to update its software after one dragged a pedestrian to the side of a San Francisco street last month.
California regulators suspend recently approved San Francisco robotaxi service for safety reasons
Read full article: California regulators suspend recently approved San Francisco robotaxi service for safety reasonsCalifornia regulators have revoked the license of a robotaxi service owned by General Motors after determining its driverless cars that recently began transporting passengers throughout San Francisco are a dangerous menace.
1836 Project promotes sanitized version of Texas history, experts say
Read full article: 1836 Project promotes sanitized version of Texas history, experts sayThe Texas Tribune reviewed the 15-page document, which will be handed out to new drivers, and asked historians to comment on how accurately and thoroughly it chronicles the state’s history.
Head of Texas DMV resigns amid pressure to stop widespread sale of fake paper license plates
Read full article: Head of Texas DMV resigns amid pressure to stop widespread sale of fake paper license platesAuthorities across the state have expressed frustration with the agency as hundreds of thousands of fake tags are illegally sold and used in a wide range of offenses.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Influx of temporary paper tags tied to crime, frustrating police
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Influx of temporary paper tags tied to crime, frustrating policeThere's no doubt you've noticed the increasing number of temporary paper license plates on the roadways these days. Law enforcement officers say the plates are contributing to unsolved violent crimes and costing law abiding citizens money. KPRC 2 investigator Amy Davis has learned the people fraudulently selling the plates are taking advantage of lax oversight by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Ask 2: Are Texas DMV offices open?
Read full article: Ask 2: Are Texas DMV offices open?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. The question: Are Texas DMV offices open? The answer: Harris County DMV offices are open and staffed but are closed to the public due to COVID-19. All Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector offices will have drop-off boxes for your convenience. For vehicle registrations, whether out-of-state or vehicle transfers, all paperwork and payment must be mailed to the Downtown office.