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Are many able-bodied drivers abusing the system? (credit: CBS)

CBS2 Investigation Looks Into Use Of Disabled Parking Placards

One in every 10 drivers in California has a disabled placard … which allows them to park for free at parking meters. But how many people deserve one? Investigative Reporter David Goldstein went undercover to see who’s using them to get a free ride.

2013/01/31

Those old plates are making a return! (credit: DMV.gov)

License To Thrill! Retro Plates May Be Returning To California

It’s true that everything old is new again.

2012/12/27

Report: Illegal Drivers Behind High Hit-And-Run Rate In LA

One in five fatal crashes in Los Angeles involves an unlicensed driver, according to a new report.

2012/10/11

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DMV To Offer Vintage License Plates

Drivers in California will soon be able to relive the good old days, at least on the front and back of their cars.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/10/04

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California Launches Online Voter Registration

With just seven weeks to go before the 2012 general election, the state of California Tuesday launched the California Online Voter Registration.

2012/09/19

Assemblyman Makes 8th Push To License Undocumented Drivers

For Gil Cedillo, the eighth time could be a charm.

2012/08/16

Services Restored At DMV After Statewide Computer Outages

If you plan on doing business at your local DMV office on Tuesday, prepare to wait even more than usual.

2012/08/14

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Granada Hills Man Arrested For Selling Fraudulent Documents Out Of Valley Traffic School

A four-year joint investigation has resulted in the arrest of a San Fernando Valley man who allegedly sold fraudulent documents — including passports and travel papers — out of his Van Nuys traffic school, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Friday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/03

Goldstein Investigation Finds Fully-Able People Using Handicapped Placards To Park Free

Police in downtown Los Angeles are cracking down on parking meter cheats. Specifically they’re targeting people who illegally use disability placards to get away with free parking.

2012/06/22

‘Punk’d’ By DMV? Kutcher’s Production Company Files Lawsuit

Ashton Kutcher’s production company is suing because it isn’t being allowed to spend more time at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/06/20

3 Arrested In Phony Driver’s License, ID Scheme

A California Department of Motor Vehicles employee and two others are facing several felony counts Friday after their alleged involvement in a fraudulent driver’s license and ID scheme.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/04/20

DMV Reportedly Revokes Epileptic Deputy’s Driver’s License Months After Deadly Crash

The DMV has allegedly revoked the driver’s license of an L.A. County Sheriff’s deputy who caused a deadly crash when he blacked out at the wheel, authorities reported.

2012/04/12

Man Arrested For Alleged Odometer Fraud Apparently At It Again

After a CBS2 News hidden-camera investigation uncovering odometer fraud led to the arrest of a Woodland Hills man, we caught him at it again.

2012/02/29

LGBT-Themed License Plates Could Hit The Streets Of California

LA drivers could soon be showing off their pride on their license plates.

2012/01/27

City Of Riverside To Offer Ticket Amnesty Next Month

If you’ve avoided paying your parking tickets, now is the time to come up with the cash. Starting next month, the city of Riverside is offering ticket amnesty.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/03