'DMV is not giving license for some of the simplest of things'- Mechanic
The majority of the vehicles, including heavy equipment and rentals, were damaged while road infrastructure were totally destroyed.
Since then, no new drivers’ licenses have been issued but as of recent the Department of Motor Vehicles via GIS announced the dates for overseas road tests, learner driver road tests and cone tests.
The announcement came on January 29, 2018.
Meanwhile, motorists are still asking for more leniency to get their vehicles fixed.
DMV should give a lot more leniency for hurricane damaged vehicles- Motorists
Speaking to motorists, whose vehicles were seen with plastic coverings and even no form of covering at all, they shared the same sentiments- that DMV should give more leniency for hurricane damaged vehicles.
Carlos H. Hernandez, a mechanic, stated that his customers are often times complaining that DMV is not passing their licensing inspection.
Furthermore, some of his customers are not able to license their vehicles before it is expired due to long wait for parts to arrive in the territory.
“I try my best to order parts on express but sometimes they take a long time to arrive and even with the inspection, DMV is not giving license for some of the simplest of things,” expressed Mr Hernadez.
“I have to go for inspection in two months and I am still trying to get my vehicle up to standard in order to pass. I had to wait for about two months after Irma to begin repairing my vehicle,” said Donna A. Wilson.
Mr Rymer had said in GIS press release on November 30, 2017, “Leniency for damaged glasses except windshields, lights and bodily damages are given. Once customers present a valid insurance certificate, the vehicle is inspected and then licensed. If inspection fails, an inspection checklist form is given, indicating the defects.” Customers are also given the opportunity to have the defects corrected for re-inspection.
Our newsroom sought a comment from the DMV Commissioner but he told this newsroom that he was unable to speak with us at the time.
20 Responses to “'DMV is not giving license for some of the simplest of things'- Mechanic”
The other fellow wants to crush peoples bikes: I am simply asking a question just a question
Truth be told too much pressure. There were a number of persons who was at a meeting with the minister and truth be told I believe what was said to us was only hot air. When we put the words to the test it was bare frustration and it continues to be frustration. I would really like to know who is the boss and who has the final say in this matter.
Irma didn't teach us the humanitarian side of this hurricane. It seems like it was design to kill the people of the territory with stress and pressure. Before we get better we are getting worst.
The minister need to help the public to understand and educate us on this matter. Too many conflicting messages to the public.
Safety comes first by my God too much pressure. None of us want to see or hear of Irma again
Its true the mechanics, persons and ports are having a hard time importing parts needed.
Nonetheless, people have places to go.
The extension ticket, valid from date of issue, could cost the same amount of money as licensing the vehicle for the whole year. The government makes money and the people are happy.
That way, DMV doesn't compromise its rules for licensing vehicles and persons are allowed to buy time to get their car fixed.