What ESB 5689 Means for Residents, Drivers, and Safety Awareness Beginning January 1, 2026, Washington state drivers and ID holders have a new option when renewing or applying for a driver license or identicard: you can voluntarily include your blood type on the card. This change comes through Engrossed Senate Bill 5689 (Chapter 217, Laws […]
Florida has a statewide set of updates taking effect July 1, 2026 that change how many driver license and vehicle services are handled through FLHSMV (DHSMV) and county tax collector offices. These updates come from HB 961 (Chapter 2025-125, Laws of Florida) and focus on administrative processes like appointments, document delivery, permits, and restricted driving […]
Washington drivers face new and strengthened laws in 2025 designed to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and others sharing the road without the protection of a vehicle. Whether you’re commuting through Seattle or driving the rural roads of eastern Washington, it’s important to understand who these vulnerable road users are and what your legal responsibilities include. Who […]