*** PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE ***
All Virginia DMV customer service centers are closed until April 2. Driver and vehicle credentials have been extended 60 days.
For more information about
#VirginiaDMV
's response to
#COVID19
, visit
Today,
@GovernorVA
announced that the validity of driver’s licenses, learner’s permits & identification cards originally expiring in Aug, Sept, and Oct 2020 is extended for 60 days, giving Virginians more time to renew. Credentials that expire in Nov have been extended to Nov 30.
In the interest of public health, the closure of all Virginia DMV customer service centers has been extended until at least April 23.
Driver & vehicle credentials with original expiration dates between 3/15 & 5/15 have been extended 60 days. CDLs have also been extended. (1/2)
With appropriate precautions in place,
#VirginiaDMV
will reopen 9 offices beginning 5/18, for appointment service only for specific services.
Due to Gov Northam's amended Executive Order 62, the opening of the Richmond Central & Onancock offices will be delayed until after 5/28.
These cows herd about the great service at DMV, so they moseyed over to our
#Tazewell
office. We were udderly surprised, but had to milk it for all it's worth!
Since our bovine friends aren't eligible for
#RealID
, we politely asked them to mooove along. They got home safely. 🐮
Beginning Oct. 5,
#VirginiaDMV
customers can choose to schedule an appointment or walk-in for service on alternating days. Service by appt only will be offered Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Walk-in service will be offered Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.
More:
@hoops_uva
&
@VirginiaSports
! We’re still celebrating the 2019 Men’s Basketball Championship win & have teamed up w/ UVA to offer a LE license plate featuring the 2019 national champ logo. It's sweet! Can you help us spread the word? Check it out: .
#GoHoos
Traveling for the Easter holiday weekend? We love this road sign from
@NebraskaDOT
. Please, drive egg-cellent. Buckle up, ditch distractions - some bunny needs you.
#ArriveAlive
#BuckleUp
Since our
#VirginiaDMV
offices temporarily closed on March 18 and driver & vehicle credentials expiring between March 15 & May 15 were extended by 60 days, we've received a lot of good questions and wanted to provide some additional information for our customers. Read more below.
@pwcdanica
Thank you, Del. Roem. And thanks for your support. Several Virginians have already taken advantage of the new law by visiting where they can do this completely online, saving a trip to an office or the need for an appointment.
Beginning May 18,
#VirginiaDMV
is opening 11 customer service centers statewide for specific, appointment-only services.
For more information about office locations opening May 18, scheduling appointments and services available, visit .
At the direction of
@GovernorVA
, DMV offices will remain closed to the public until at least May 11. We will continue to process online and by-mail transactions.
Driver & vehicle credentials expiring 3/15-6/10 have been further extended. Learn more: .
Staying off the road when it's slick is the safest move, but if you have to travel this morning please
#StayAlert
and
#DriveSafe
.
❄️Clear the
#snow
& ice off your vehicle.
❄️
#SlowDown
and beware of black ice.
❄️Turn on your headlights.
❄️Increase your following distance.
Your
#mom
called. Are are buckled? Mother’s Day is Sunday. What better gift for mom than wearing your seat belt & arriving alive. Thanks
@NebraskaDOT
for the great message board reminder!
May is National Bicycle Safety Month. And, a great time to remind all motorists of the 3 feet law. Maintain at least 3 feet clearance when passing a bicycle.
#SharetheRoad
Winter
#weather
is expected in parts of
#Virginia
this weekend. If driving is a must,
#slowdown
, ditch distractions and focus on the road ahead. There is no need to drive fast in snowy, icy conditions.
#ArriveAlive
#VirginiaDMV
recognizes the important work truckers are doing during these challenging times, and we’re proud to support them by offering rest parking at 11 of our weigh stations.
For locations where rest parking is available, visit .
Congratulations to Kaya Windpainter, winner of
@VirginiaDMV
's
#VAPL8Contest
! Kaya received $1,000 courtesy of
@AAAMidAtlantic
. Her "Eyes on the Road" plate design will be available this summer as Virginia's 1st anti-distracted driving plate.
@BburgHSBruins
It’s National
#Police
Week & a great opportunity to remind drivers to
#MoveOver
or
#slowdown
when approaching law enforcement, first responders & highway personnel on the side of the road.
#MoveOver18
In 2017, 57 teen drivers died in crashes on Virginia roads. 75% of those drivers were male. Come on guys! Slow down, ditch the distractions and
#ArriveAlive
.
#VATeenDriver
The greatest risk to a
#child
is not riding a bus, but approaching or leaving one.
#Bus
stops shouldn’t be dangerous. If you see flashing lights, stop.
#SchoolBusSafety
Whether it’s the week of
#ValentinesDay
or any other, first responders and highway workers have your back on the roads.
Let’s show them some love and protect theirs.
❤️
#SlowDown
❤️
#MoveOver
Safety is a series of small choices…
You always
#BuckleUp
, put the
#PhoneDown
and obey speed limits. Now, add using turn signals to your good habits behind the wheel.
It’s small thing, but an important one.
#MoveOver
now includes more than first responders and highway workers...
As of July 1, motorists on Virginia roads are required by law to move over or slow down for any vehicle on the roadside displaying flashing red, blue, amber or hazard lights.
Law enforcement, highway personnel, emergency crews and tow truck drivers save lives and keep our roads safe every day. Please return the favor. Slow down and move over if you see flashing lights ahead.
#MoveOverVA
#MoveOver
Let's taco 'bout distracted driving... It's not just texting or talking on your phone. Anything that takes your attention off the road is a distraction.
This
#TacoTuesday
, put in in park before you enjoy that delicious taco!
#DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth
All DMV offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Our DMV Direct call center and social media customer service will also be closed.
More than 40 transactions are available online at .
On 5/29 and 6/1, DMV will open 7 additional offices for service by appt only.
Open 5/29:
⚫ Onancock
⚫ Richmond
Open 6/1:
⚫ Arlington
⚫ Franconia
⚫ Leesburg
⚫ Prince William/Manassas
⚫ Tysons Corner
Learn more about locations & book your appt at .
Virginians interested in obtaining a
#REALID
compliant driver’s license or identification card now have an additional year to apply before federal identification requirements change at America’s airports. The federal enforcement deadline has been extended until Oct. 1, 2021.
For years, people have misunderstood the sound turkeys make… Heed their words this holiday and “buckle, buckle, buckle” before you travel.
Happy
#Thanksgiving
from our family at
#VirginiaDMV
to yours!
#BuckleUp
Starting January 2, 2021,
#Virginia
will offer a Driver Privilege Card! Applications accepted by appointment only.
To learn more about this new driving credential for individuals who are non-U.S. citizens & cannot meet VA’s legal presence reqs, visit .
First responders and highway workers are still out there working to make the roads safer for you. Let's have their back so they can go home safely.
See flashing lights? Do what's right and
#MoveOver
.
Most of our customers are eligible to renew their driver’s licenses & vehicle registrations online, but, if you can’t, don’t worry!
Driver & vehicle credentials expiring between March 15 & May 15 have been extended 60 days w/ no late fees. Learn more at
In 2017, 85% of Virginians made the decision to
#buckleup
. Seatbelts save lives! Help us share the message - RT if you buckle up each & every time you drive.
#ArriveAlive
#WhatsHoldingYouBack
Hey
#runners
! We know you're taking advantage of the warmer weather that's arriving in
#Virginia
.
When jogging, please remember to run against traffic so you can see cars coming instead of having them at your back.
#TrafficSafety
It may not be hot outside in
#Virginia
just yet, but the temperature inside a car can rise to deadly levels in just minutes. Please be sure to look before you lock.
#HeatStrokeKills
@AndrewAlixRadio
@HokieHangover
Hi there. While a Hokie Hamburger sounds delicious, we're happy to help with a correction. Please send us a private message and we can further assist you there. -DMV Communications
A
#DUI
can cost you $10,000 in attorney fees, fines, repairs, and lost time at work. Remember - it’s never okay to drink and drive. Police will see you before you see them.
#ArriveAlive
@VSPPIO
@VaDOT
School's back in session! That means more buses on the road and more kids at the bus stop!
When you see a 🚌, stay alert and watch for the 🛑. It means kids are getting on or off, and Virginia law requires motorists to stop and stay stopped until everyone is clear.
#BackToSchool
Virginia’s first anti-distracted driving "Eyes on the Road" license plate, designed by Kaya Windpainter, a high schooler from
@BburgHSBruins
, is now available! Order yours today:
#EyesontheRoad
#VAPL8Contest
Too many lives are lost each year on
#Virginia
roads, and many of those deaths are preventable.
Last year alone, 826 motorists were killed in traffic crashes, according to preliminary data. Please
#BuckleUp
,
#AvoidDistractions
and
#DriveSober
every time you get behind the wheel.
Buckle up and get ready for safe winter driving! Drive safely this season with our winter driving tips to keep you and your loved ones safe on the roads ❄️🧣
#WinterDrivingTips
#SafetyFirst
Fighting traffic on your way home from a holiday visit? Don't be frustrated with drivers merging at the last minute.
#DYK
they're actually doing it right?
It's called the
#ZipperMerge
! Motorists use both lanes of traffic and alternate in a zipper-like way to merge into one lane.
4/20 sees a high rate of marijuana use. We’re going to be blunt...
Stay off the roads if you are impaired. 😮💨 = 🚫 🚘 If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
#420
#ImpairedDriving
It’s the first day of school for some Virginia students. Watch out for school buses, extra traffic and children walking and biking to school.
#BeAlert
so children don’t get hurt.
#BackToSchool
#DrowsyDriving
is a killer...
In 2020, driving drowsy was a factor in 633 traffic deaths nationwide.
Please, don't get in the car if you're too tired to drive.
It’s now against Virginia law to hold a handheld personal communications device while driving through a highway
#workzone
. Offenders will be fined $250.
#NoPhonesinWorkZones
You heard us, Virginia! Just don't.
At 55mph, looking at a single text is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.
#DistractedDriving
Due to the global IT outage, DMV Customer Service Centers are closed. Online transactions are also unavailable. Stay tuned to our social media for updates. We appreciate your patience.
Surely you've heard the old adage: red means stop, yellow means slow and green means go? It still holds true today.
Racing through yellow and red lights endangers your life and the lives of others. 🛑
#StopOnRed
🛑, each and every time.
#ArriveAlive
At 23 mph, the risk of death for a pedestrian struck is 10%...
At 42 mph, it's 50%...
At 58 mph, it jumps to 90%.
Don't ignore the signs --
#SlowDown
!
@USDOT
Feeling that hour of lost sleep after
#DaylightSavingTime
?
The effects could stick w/ you for the rest of the week. To avoid
#DrowsyDriving
, get plenty of sleep, avoid alcohol and medicine that makes you sleepy. If you’re too tired to drive, pull over to rest or change drivers.
How much distance should you leave between your car & the one in front of you at a stoplight?
Virginia law doesn't regulate it, but traffic safety experts recommend at least far enough away to see the rear tires of the other vehicle. It could prevent a chain reaction crash.
We know life moves fast, but you don’t have to… So far this year, 313 people lost their lives in speed-related crashes on
#Virginia
roads, according to preliminary data.
#SlowDown
-- The life you save might be your own.
#ArriveAlive
Tractor trailer drivers are serving a vital role during these challenging times. They're looking out for us by helping to resupply our nation, so please look out for them and stay out of the
#NoZone
.
#COVID19
The air is crisp, leaves will soon be turning, and the temperatures are perfect to hop on your motorcycle and ride.
Gear up, including a helmet; obey speed limits;
#ShareTheRoad
; and enjoy every mile!
#MotorcycleSafety
Scammers are already capitalizing on
#COVID19
, so don’t be fooled by fake websites!
While our offices are closed, the only website for official
#VirginiaDMV
business is . More than 40 transactions are available for our customers convenience.
Teen driver fatalities in Virginia were up 23% in 2018. Come on teens, do your part by following the posted speed limit, focusing behind the wheel, always buckling up, and never driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
#ArriveAlive
#BuckleUp
We know the song says “I can’t drive 55,” but obeying speed limits prevents crashes and saves lives.
Speed-related crashes killed 330 people in 2019, according to preliminary data… So in 2020, slow down and
#ArriveAlive
.
#55mphSpeedLimitDay