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DMV

American  
  1. Department of Motor Vehicles.


DMV British  

abbreviation

  1. Department of Motor Vehicles

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The California DMV is calling the new rules "the most comprehensive AV regulations in the nation".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

"California continues to lead the nation in the development and adoption of AV technology, and these updated regulations further demonstrate the state's commitment to public safety," DMV Director Steve Gordon said in a press release.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The new regulation was developed “to address the gap in how moving violations are handled for autonomous vehicles,” said Jonathan Groveman, a DMV spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The DMV argued this messaging led to a dangerous over-reliance on the technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Like at an all-you-can-eat buffet, or at the DMV, where her mother sometimes dragged her, and the workers looked equal parts smug and furious.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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