RMV Issues Double The Drivers’ Licenses Over Last Year

By Franklin County Now November 10, 2023 6:42 am

(Boston, MA) There has been double the number of driving license issued from July to October this year over last year and almost three times as many driving permits. This increase is a result of the Work and Family Mobility Act that came into effect on July 1st, making thousands of people living in Massachusetts eligible to apply for a driving license as it is no longer required to provide proof of lawful presence. 57,058 driving licenses were issued from July 1st to October 28th of this year.

Read the full updates from the Massachusetts RMV here. And read more on the Work and Family Mobility Act here.

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