Delaware is tightening rules on helmets and eye protection for motorcyclists. (Andrey Shatalin photo from Unsplash)

Del. toughens rules on motorcycle helmets, eye protection

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

Delaware is requiring everyone who obtains a new motorcycle endorsement or anyone riding with them to wear a helmet and eye protection for two years after they receive their endorsement. The law goes into effect on Friday, Sept. 1. Currently, every adult operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle is required to have a helmet in their possession …

Inspection lanes in Wilmington, Delaware City and Dover will be closed today.

Wildfires keep toll-takers off duty, shut DMV lanes

Ken MammarellaHealth, Headlines

The smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused important changes in Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles operations today. Cash booths at toll plazas will be unattended. No violations will be issued. Inspection lanes in Wilmington, Delaware City and Dover will be closed. Georgetown’s lanes will remain open at this time, the agency announced early this morning. All road testing in Wilmington, …

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Owe for an old toll ticket? Delaware has a deal for you

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Delaware drivers who have outstanding toll fines from 2014-2020 can pay them off for a fraction of the face cost.   If you owe money from an old Delaware toll, you have three months to pay it at a fraction of what you owe. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles announced Wednesday that it will offer a three-month amnesty program …