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Vermont DMV is honored to receive AAMVA’s 2025 Service Award for our Red Ribbon Tree initiative. In partnership with Ver...
06/16/2026

Vermont DMV is honored to receive AAMVA’s 2025 Service Award for our Red Ribbon Tree initiative. In partnership with Vermont Safe Driver and the Vermont Highway Safety Office, we placed Red Ribbon Trees in six DMV offices from Nov 10, 2024, through the New Year.

Each ribbon honors a life lost on Vermont’s roads to impaired or distracted driving. Ali, Newport’s District Office Supervisor, accepted the award at the AAMVA Region I Conference in Lancaster, PA. The annual Red Ribbon Ceremony at the Vermont State House reminds us to remember those we’ve lost and commit to safer choices.

Thank you to AAMVA, our partners, staff, and communities.

Please drive sober and phone-free.

We are aware that some customers are being told their Vermont driver’s license is “fake” because the license number ends...
06/12/2026

We are aware that some customers are being told their Vermont driver’s license is “fake” because the license number ends with a “V.”
This is incorrect.

The “V” is part of the new, official license number format now issued by the Vermont DMV.

🚨 Recall Alert: Hyundai Forward‑Collision Braking IssueNHTSA Campaign Number: 26V316000Hyundai is recalling certain 2025...
06/01/2026

🚨 Recall Alert: Hyundai Forward‑Collision Braking Issue
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V316000

Hyundai is recalling certain 2025–2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug‑In Hybrid vehicles. Software in the front camera may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate unexpectedly, leading the vehicle to brake without warning.

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

What Owners Need to Know
Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge.

Owner letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026.

Hyundai Customer Service: 1‑855‑371‑9460 (Recall No. 302).

VINs involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

Affected Models (2025–2026)
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Hyundai Tucson Plug‑In Hybrid

Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is included.

The U.S. Coast Guard has launched the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey, a nationwide effort to better underst...
06/01/2026

The U.S. Coast Guard has launched the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey, a nationwide effort to better understand how people boat, paddle, rent, and recreate on the water.
Randomly selected Vermont boaters may receive an invitation letter now through February 2027. Your participation helps improve safety on our waterways.

🚨 Recall Alert: 2021–2022 Ford Bronco Hard‑Top IssueNHTSA Campaign Number: 26V299000Ford is recalling certain 2021–2022 ...
05/29/2026

🚨 Recall Alert: 2021–2022 Ford Bronco Hard‑Top Issue
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V299000

Ford is recalling certain 2021–2022 Ford Bronco vehicles due to improperly manufactured Molded‑In‑Color (MIC) hard‑top roof panels. Sections of the outer roof panel may crack and detach, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

What Owners Need to Know
Dealers will inspect and replace the hard top, free of charge.

Interim letters will be mailed to owners on May 27, 2026.

Remedy letters are expected in November 2026.

Ford Customer Service: 1‑866‑436‑7332 (Recall No. 26S32).

VINs involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 12, 2026.

Affected Models
2021 Ford Bronco

2022 Ford Bronco

Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is included.

Upcoming Change to Credit and Debit Card Processing Fees:The Vermont DMV will apply a 2.3% processing fee to credit and ...
05/18/2026

Upcoming Change to Credit and Debit Card Processing Fees:

The Vermont DMV will apply a 2.3% processing fee to credit and debit card payments beginning this month. Customers will continue to have several no‑fee payment options, including ACH (direct payment from your bank account), cash, and check. ACH is available for online transactions through mydmv.vermont.gov, which remains the fastest and most convenient way to complete many DMV services.

The processing fee will take effect online the evening of May 20, when myDMV comes back online following a scheduled system update. In‑office transactions will begin assessing the fee on May 21. All DMV offices will also begin accepting cash on May 21.

No‑Fee Payment Options
Customers may continue to complete DMV transactions without paying a processing fee by using:

ACH (available for many online services at mydmv.vermont.gov)

Cash

Check

Why This Change Is Being Made
This update reflects the actual cost of processing card transactions and aligns with common practices across many service providers. Sharing this information in advance helps customers plan ahead and choose the payment method that works best for them.

When the Fee Will Begin
Online (myDMV): The fee will apply to all credit and debit card payments beginning the evening of May 20, once myDMV is back online after a scheduled system migration.

In‑office: The fee will apply to all credit and debit card payments beginning May 21.

Cash acceptance: All DMV offices will accept cash starting May 21.

Now Hiring: Motor Vehicle Captain (Chief Inspector) Lead the Enforcement & Safety Division at the Vermont DMV. This com...
05/14/2026

Now Hiring: Motor Vehicle Captain (Chief Inspector)

Lead the Enforcement & Safety Division at the Vermont DMV. This command‑level role oversees Investigations, Education, and Business Services, guiding a multidisciplinary team that protects roadway safety statewide.

📍 Montpelier, VT
💼 Full-time, Permanent
💰 $42.26–$66.57/hr
🗓️ Apply by May 31, 2026
🔒 VCJC Level III certification required

Apply online: https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Montpelier-Motor-Vehicle-Captain-VT-05601/1391050200/

Volunteer for the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey!The National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBS...
05/14/2026

Volunteer for the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey!

The National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) is a nationwide survey sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard to understand how many people go boating, what types of boats they use, and how often they are on the water. As part of the survey, we are asking for volunteers to complete a brief sign-up page asking about their boating habits and share their contact information with the Coast Guard so a wide range of boaters can be invited to participate in the larger NRBSS survey later in the year. To volunteer, please go to: https://norcfed.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ezfBlrTYxLdG4e

🚨 Mercedes‑Benz Recall AlertNHTSA Campaign Number: 26V281000Date: May 1, 2026Mercedes‑Benz is recalling 144,049 vehicles...
05/13/2026

🚨 Mercedes‑Benz Recall Alert
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V281000
Date: May 1, 2026

Mercedes‑Benz is recalling 144,049 vehicles because the instrument panel display may go blank while driving, preventing the speedometer and warning lights from showing. This increases the risk of a crash.

🛠️ Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software free of charge.
📬 Owner letters: Expected to mail June 26, 2026.
🔎 VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov starting May 8, 2026.
📞 MBUSA Customer Service: 1‑800‑367‑6372

Affected Models (2024–2026):
AMG GT, C‑Class, E‑Class, SL, CLE, GLC, and additional AMG variants.

If you drive one of these vehicles, check your VIN and schedule the free repair once available.

On Saturday evening, the Vermont Police K‑9 Association held its annual K‑9 Ball in Burlington, where Lieutenant Nick He...
05/08/2026

On Saturday evening, the Vermont Police K‑9 Association held its annual K‑9 Ball in Burlington, where Lieutenant Nick Hendry and K‑9 Lucy were honored with the “K‑9 Detection Team of the Year” award. This award recognizes the K‑9 Team that demonstrates outstanding detection skills and applies these skills to “on the road” success. It is routinely given to the team with a high rate of success in the confiscation of contraband in their specific field.

This DMV K‑9 Team is currently assigned as Task Force Officers (TFOs) with the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms & Explosives (ATF). The detection team is certified in tracking as well as the detection of firearm powder and residue. Since being certified in July 2025, they have been deployed numerous times with significant success.

Examples of recent successes include:

CASE # 25MV015389 – Lucy assisted Burlington Police after a shooting on Grant Street. She located a discarded firearm approximately 430 feet from the scene. The firearm was later confirmed to have been used in the shooting and is now key evidence.

CASE # 25MV013179 – Lucy assisted ATF with a search warrant in Derby Line. She located a loaded firearm in the main bedroom and additional fi****ms inside a basement safe. The incident resulted in federal charges against a prohibited person. In total, six fi****ms were seized.

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