2008 news releases

December 2008

• New training requirements for commercial driver license applicants
• Drivers urged to use caution in winter conditions

November 2008

• DOL and Living Legacy at LifeCenter Northwest team up to promote organ and tissue donation
• Ellensburg Driver Licensing Office temporarily closing for remodeling

October 2008

• State rules fish pedicures illegal in licensed salons

August 2008

• Don’t let the end of the season be the end of your life

July 2008

• State seeking input in Olympia area for study of residential construction industry
• State introduces new process to protect public from chemically contaminated vehicles and boats
• State seeking input in Spokane area for study of residential construction industry

June 2008

• State seeking public input for study of residential construction industry
• Remodeling temporarily closing West Seattle Driver Licensing Office
• “Clean cars” now required in Washington to keep our air and people healthier (Department of Ecology)
• Aberdeen driver licensing moving to Hoquiam
• Many scooters require rider training and endorsement

May 2008

• Operating hours expanding at Port Angeles Driver Licensing Office
• Don’t jump in the raft of an unlicensed whitewater river outfitter
• Make sure the limo you hire is licensed by the state

April 2008

• Motorcycle license plate number configuration changing
• New North Vancouver Driver Licensing Office to open Thursday, May 1
• Department of Licensing Expands Enhanced Driver License/ID Services
• Downtown Seattle Licensing Service Office to issue EDL/IDs

March 2008

• Hazel Dell Driver Licensing Office to close
• DOL will continue to work toward fewer motorcycle deaths
• North Seattle Driver License Office opens in new location

February 2008

• DOL orders closure of beauty college in Lacey
• Consumer alert — DOL aware of telephone car tab renewal scam

January 2008

• DOL partners with FBI in commercial driver license fraud case
• Washington State’s Enhanced Driver License/ID Now Available