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Consumer News
What to do When Your Vehicle is Towed
DMV's Kelly Manning and Division Manager Lt. Frank Baio, of the Dealers and Repairers Division, discuss different situations and what customers should do when their vehicle is towed. (Posted: 9/21/07)
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Before Purchasing a Vehicle Be Careful of Altered Equipment
DMV's Kelly Manning and Division Manager Lt. Frank Baio, of the Dealers and Repairers Division review the legal issues concerning tinted windows, neon lights on headlights or around license plates, flashy rims, and specialized horns. (Posted: 9/21/07)
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Tips and Cautions About Buying a Vehicle Online
DMV's Jonathan Fahey interviews Division Manager Lt. Frank Baio, of the Dealers and Repairers Division, who provides customers information and warnings about buying a vehicle online. (Posted: 7/20/07)
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How to File a Complaint Against a Dealer or Repairer and How to Obtain Copies of Other Customers' Complaints
DMV's Kelly Manning and Division Chief Eyvonne Parker-Bair, of the Dealers and Repairers Unit, discuss how a customer can file a complaint against a dealer or repairer and what the agency does about it. (Posted: 4/11/07)
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Disabled Drivers
Curbing Misuse of Parking Permits for Disabled
DMV's Ernie Bertothy interviews Division Manager Nancy Dumais, of Customer Support Services (Posted: 6/23/06)
Drinking and Driving
How a DUI can Hurt You and Others
DMV's Kelly Manning interviews Captain John Herman, the Commissioner's Chief of Staff, and Division Manager Lynn Payne of the Administrative Hearings Unit. (Posted: 7/26/06) {MP3 file} Listen - More Information
Emissions Testing
Fraud Prevention and Public Safety
Commissioner Robert Ward Speaks about Current Issues the DMV is Facing
In a March 3 interview with WNPR, DMV Commissioner Robert Ward addresses school bus and truck safety concerns, as well as other current issues the agency is facing. (3/3/07)
DMV's Bill Seymour reviews a National Public Radio report concerning the latest in technological advancements that police cars can use to scan license plates of on-coming motor vehicles to determine whether they are stolen. The report also covers the new use of on-board biometric facial comparisons in police cruisers to determine someone's identity and whether he or she may a criminal eluding capture. (Posted: 9/24/06)
Improvements in Driver's License Security Since the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
DMV's Bill Seymour reviews DMV's numerous changes made to improve security and prevent fraud in connection with the issuing of drivers' licenses (Posted: 9/11/06)
Drivers' Licenses Security Features Curb the Use of Fake IDs
DMV's Kelly Manning interviews Division Manager Mary Lynch of the Branch Operations Division (Posted: 8/2/06)
Fighting Fraud and Ensuring Document Integrity
DMV's Bill Seymour interviews Division Chief Lynn Blackwell of the Document Integrity Unit (Posted: 6/23/06)
Driver's License
Teen Drivers
EASTCONN Community Forum on Teen Safe Driving
DMV Commissioner Robert Ward, along with other members from the Governor's Task Force on Teen Safe Driving, participated as a panelist at EASTCONN's Teen Safe Driving Forum. The new laws were discussed and panel members answered questions from the audience. (Posted 6/23/08)
New Teen Driving Laws Effective August 1, 2008
DMV Commissioner Robert Ward explains the new laws for 16- and 17-year-old drivers that will go into effect on August 1. (Posted 6/23/08)
DMV joins parents whose teenage children died in automobile accidents and medical professionals to enlist pediatricians and family physicians in educating teens about safe driving. The press conference, held at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, Conn., announces this new partnership and its mission. (Posted 9/24/07)
DMV's Ernie Bertothy talks with members of the "Mourning Parents Act" (!MPACT) about the importance of teenage driver safety. (Posted 9/21/07)
New Drivers -- Driving in the Snow and Ice
DMV's Kelly Manning talks with Michelle Abrahamson, of the Wethersfield Branch Office, about tips on how to drive when the road conditions are snowy or icy. (Posted: 3/1/07)
New Drivers-- The Dangers of Text Messaging While Driving
DMV's Kelly Manning and Kelly O'Connell, of the Wethersfield Branch, discuss the dangers and consequences of text messaging while driving. (Posted: 2/25/07)
New Drivers-- Dealing with Vehicle Emergencies
DMV's Ernie Bertothy and Sgt. Doug Milone, of the Danbury Branch Office, discuss different emergency situations that drivers face and provide tips on how to handle various situations. (Posted 1/31/07)
New Drivers-- Staying Focused on the Road
DMV's Ernie Bertothy and Danbury Branch Manager Beth Kranz discuss how people can avoid becoming distracted while driving. (Posted:11/27/06)
New Drivers-- How's My Kid Driving? A New Solution that Actually Let's You Find Out DMV's Bill Seymour presents an NBC Nightly News report on how parents want more eyes in more places to monitor their teenagers' behavior behind the wheel. The report covers a number solutions that are either new, innovative or high-tech. (Posted: 10/27/06)
New Drivers-- Accidents Happen
DMV's Kelly Manning speaks with Agent Supervisor Bruce Singer of the Enfield Branch Office on what to do when an accident occurs and how to tips on how to avoid them. (Posted: 10/24/06)
New Drivers -- Avoiding Road Rage
DMV's Ernie Bertothy and Branch Manager Bob Russo of the Waterbury Branch Office discuss the impact of aggressive driving on the road. (Posted: 10/24/06)
New Drivers -- Driving in Bad Weather Conditions
DMV's Ernie Bertothy and Division Manager Mary Lynch of the Branch Operations Division discuss ways to stay safe on the road when bad weather hits. (Posted: 9/27/06)
New Drivers -- Use Precaution Around a Truck's No-Zone Area
DMV's Kelly Manning discusses how to safely share the road with large vehicles, such as trucks, with Inspector Glenn Terlecki of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Division. (Posted: 9/13/06)
New Drivers -- Know Your Traffic Signs
DMV's Kelly Manning interviews Mark Silbo, Program Coordinator at DMV. (Posted: 8/17/06)
New Drivers -- Sharing the Road
DMV's Kelly Manning interviews Mark Silbo, Program Coordinator at DMV. (Posted: 8/17/06)
DMV's Bill Seymour reviews a Voice of America report on how parents can play an even greater role in steering their teens to safety behind the wheel. (Posted: 8/13/06)
New Drivers -- How to Take the On-the-Road Skills Test
DMV's Kelly Manning interviews Sgt. Wayne Chappell of the Hamden Branch Office. (Posted: 8/1/06)
Other
What a Non-Driver ID is and Who Should Obtain One
DMV's Jonathan Fahey interviews Division Manager Bob Russo of Branch Operations on who should obtain a non-driver ID and provides tips and suggestions for traveling with children. (Posted: 8/10/07)
DMV's Ernie Bertothy interviews Division Manager Nancy Dumais of Customer Support Services. (Posted: 6/23/06)
DMV's Bill Seymour interviews Division Chief Marilyn Lukie of the Medical Review Unit. (Posted: 6/20/06)
Governor's Teen Driving Task Force
Governor Rell signs Teen Driving Bill
(Posted 4/21/08)
(Posted 4/10/08)
Governor's Task Force of Teen Driving Meeting- 2/15/08
(1 hour and 13 minutes, Posted: 2/15/08)
Governor's Task Force on Teen Driving Meeting- 1/25/08
(2 hours and 36 minutes, Posted: 1/26/08)
Governor's Task Force on Teen Driving Meeting- 1/11/08
(1 hour and 58 minutes, Posted 1/11/08)
(1 hour and 27 minutes, Posted: 12/7/07)
Training and Education Subcomittee Meeting 1/16/08
(2 hours, Posted 1/17/08)
Public Forum in New Haven- 2/27/08
(51 minutes, Posted 2/28/08)
Public Forum in Rocky Hill - 1/31/08
(1 hour and 43 minutes, Posted: 2/1/08)
Interview with WDRC on Governor's Teen Driving Task Force
In a December 27 interview on WDRC's morning show with Brad Davis, DMV Commissioner Robert Ward and Dr. Brendan Campbell, of the Children's Medical Center, speak about the Governor's Teen Driving Task Force and their roles in it. (Posted: 12/27/07)
Interviews with Commissioner Ward
Interview with WDRC on Governor's Teen Driving Task Force
In a December 27 interview on WDRC's morning show with Brad Davis, DMV Commissioner Robert Ward and Dr. Brendan Campbell, of the Children's Medical Center, speak about the Governor's Teen Driving Task Force and their roles in it. (Posted: 12/27/07)
WPLR interviews DMV Commissioner Robert Ward on Issues Concerning the Agency
In a June 27 interview with WPLR, DMV Commissioner Robert Ward answers questions from listeners on issues and concerns they have with the agency. (Posted: 6/28/07)
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Commissioner Robert Ward Speaks about Current Issues the DMV is Facing
In a March 3 interview with WNPR, DMV Commissioner Robert Ward addresses school bus and truck safety concerns, as well as other current issues the agency is facing. (Posted: 3/3/07)
Motorcycles and Mopeds
Sharing the Road with Motorcycles
DMV's Ernie Bertothy and Licensing Agent Linda Dagesse, of the Branch Operations Division, explain how vehicles should safely share the roadways with motorcycles. (Posted: 1/5/07)
DMV's Ernie Bertothy and DMV Licensing Agent Jan Santini, of the Wethersfield Branch Office, go through the steps on how a customer can get a motorcycle endorsement. (Posted: 12/14/06)
Staying on Right Side of the Law with Mopeds and Pocket Bikes
DMV's Kelly Manning interviews Bureau Chief John Yacavone of Legal Services. (Posted: 6/21/06)
Registration Issues
Governor Rell Announces New Online Registration Renewals
The DMV launched its new online registration renewal program (Posted: 7/20/07)
DMV's Bill Seymour explains why DMV will be issuing new registration stickers (Posted: 7/12/06)
DMV's Bill Seymour answers frequently asked questions about the new registration stickers (Posted: 7/12/06)
Safety Issues and Concerns
Traffic Accidents and Why Society Doesn't Pay More Attention to Those Numbers
DMV's Bill Seymour presents a National Public Radio report from Talk of the Nation on traffic accidents and why society doesn't pay more attention to those numbers. (Posted: 8/10/07)
School Bus Safety
Commissioner Robert Ward Speaks about Current Issues the DMV is Facing
In a March 3 interview with WNPR, DMV Commissioner Robert Ward addresses school bus and truck safety concerns, as well as other current issues the agency is facing. (Posted 3/3/07)
DMV's Bill Seymour discusses the agency's School Bus Safety Program with Lt. Wayne Sinclair of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Division (Posted: 8/31/06)
Strategic Planning
Strategic Plan Overview: Creating a Better DMV
DMV's Ernie Bertothy discusses the agency's new strategic plan with Chief of Support Services Division Jim McKenna, of the Bureau of Administration. (Posted: 7/20/07)
Truck Safety
Commissioner Robert Ward Speaks about Current Issues the DMV is Facing
In a March 3 interview with WNPR, DMV Commissioner Robert Ward addresses school bus and truck safety concerns, as well as other current issues the agency is facing. (Posted 3/3/07)
Connecticut along with Massachusetts, Rhode Island and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hold a press conference to explain a special three-day program, which extends across state lines, to find commercial motor vehicles and their drivers who violate state and federal laws. Governor M. Jodi Rell speaks about the unique nature of this three-state effort. (Posted: 8/29/06)
DMV to Issue Unprecedented Fine for Truck Safety Violations
DMV's Bill Seymour reviews the unprecedented settlement of a potential fine of $10,000 per instance for future violations a New Haven trucking company faces. CT-N contributes to this interview. (Posted: 8/13/06)
Governor M. Jodi Rell speaks about Avon Mountain Crash and Makes Truck Safety a Priority in Connecticut
In a July 26 WELI interview, Governor M. Jodi Rell praises DMV for its efforts in truck safety. (Posted: 7/27/06)
Additional Truck Safety Laws to Protect the Public
DMV's Bill Seymour interviews Division Chief Del Cornell of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Division (Posted: 7/13/06)
Discussion on Road Check 2006 and Truck Safety
DMV's Bill Seymour interviews Sgt. Donald Bridge of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Division (Posted: 6/15/06)
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