CalMatters Dives Into the Deadly Relicensing Practices at DMV - Streetsblog California
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A recent report from CalMatters highlights the troubling influence of the California DMV on road safety. By examining DMV records statewide, researchers discovered a disturbing trend wherein approximately 40% of individuals charged with vehicular manslaughter since 2019 were still holding valid licenses. This alarming statistic illuminates the DMV's role in enabling dangerous drivers to continue operating vehicles, ultimately leading to tragic accidents. The report is complemented by poignant narratives of families affected by such incidents, further emphasizing the urgent need for reform in the state's licensing practices.
The DMV's current licensing practices inadvertently allow many dangerous drivers, including those charged with vehicular manslaughter, to continue operating vehicles, putting public safety at risk.
In the findings from the report, nearly 40% of drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter since 2019 possessed valid licenses, raising serious questions about the efficacy of current regulations.
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