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Lionel Mandrake

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16. I would say rather that part of the problem

Wed Aug 22, 2018, 03:03 PM

Aug 2018

is the California DMV's lack of advance planning for Real ID. Recent newspaper stories have pointed out that the DMV knew all about the looming Real ID requirement years ago. They ignored it until very recently. And now, all of a sudden, they are having problems with it (along with all their other problems).

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The DMV is almost as bad as hospital ERs. [View all] Lionel Mandrake Aug 2018 OP

Be careful what you ask for cyclonefence Aug 2018 #1

Point taken. Lionel Mandrake Aug 2018 #2

The problem is Mr.Bill Aug 2018 #3

If it's like N.J. you can't go to DMV for license renewal. 3Hotdogs Aug 2018 #4

Do they let people set up appointments in NJ? Mr.Bill Aug 2018 #5

Same. Only for a driver's test. 3Hotdogs Aug 2018 #6

I have to wait about six weeks (!) for an appointment Lionel Mandrake Aug 2018 #9

You have to go to the DMV in California Lionel Mandrake Aug 2018 #7

Yes, I know. See my post #5. n/t Mr.Bill Aug 2018 #8

The CA legislature has its own private DMV office, not open to the public More_Cowbell Aug 2018 #10

How do we make them care? Lionel Mandrake Aug 2018 #13

This story was on the local news this week in San Diego. BigmanPigman Aug 2018 #11

Yep. Lionel Mandrake Aug 2018 #14

I Like the CA DVM The River Aug 2018 #12

Part of the problem is this new Real ID. Don't pin all the blame on California. Auggie Aug 2018 #15

I would say rather that part of the problem Lionel Mandrake Aug 2018 #16

Agree that someone fucked up ... Auggie Aug 2018 #17