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abc7.comHere are the latest CA DMV updates you asked about:
- New autonomous vehicle regulations adopted to strengthen oversight and allow testing/deployment of heavy-duty AV tech on California roads. This is described as the most comprehensive AV regulation package in the U.S. and includes permit processes for manufacturers [source: DMV News and News Releases, April 28, 2026].[1][2]
- DMV is expanding digital credentials, including extending mobile driver’s licenses to Samsung Wallet as part of ongoing digital transformation efforts [source: DMV News and News Releases, April 28, 2026].[2][1]
- California DMV and the governor highlighted reforms and technology aimed at reducing identity fraud and wait times at DMV offices [source: DMV News, April 14, 2026].[1]
- Federal actions affecting California CDL programs: the government canceled certain nondomiciled CDL licenses and extended related deadlines to work through concerns with the DMV licensing process, with actions noted through early 2026 [source: DMV News Releases, December 2025–March 2026].[2]
- Other items include enforcement and coordination with the Tax & Fee agencies to crack down on auto dealer practices and updates to laws that took effect in 2026 [source: DMV News Releases, December 2025; 2026 updates].[2]
If you’d like, I can pull and summarize official DMV press releases or pull the exact headlines and dates, and I can also set up a quick brief on what these changes mean for drivers, customers needing CDL updates, or AV testing requirements. Would you like a focused summary on:
- Autonomous vehicle regulations (impact on testing/deployment and permits)?
- DMV digital IDs and mobile wallet integration?
- CDL nondomiciled license actions and deadlines?