The State of California Auto Dismantlers Association (SCADA) is drawing public attention to the need to extend a highly effective DMV strike team program that was established to combat the underground economy of illegal auto dismantlers. This first in the nation program expired December 30 and could be extended provided legislation advances by January 24. […]
California DMV Issues 16 Citations at Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantlers in Los Angeles County
Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conducted an enforcement operation in Los Angeles County aimed at combating unlicensed vehicle dismantlers. DMV investigators targeted 24 locations in the Wilmington area and issued 16 misdemeanor citations for offenses such as operating as an unlicensed dismantler or auto repair facility, or unlicensed dealer. DMV investigators […]
California DMV Targets Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantlers in Sacramento County
Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conducted an enforcement operation in Sacramento County on March 28 aimed at combating unlicensed vehicle dismantlers. DMV investigators targeted 22 locations in Rancho Cordova and Rio Linda and issued nine misdemeanor citations for offenses such as operating as an unlicensed dismantler or auto repair facility, or […]
California DMV Targets Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantlers in Los Angeles County
Strike team issues 29 citations in Sun Valley and Pacoima Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conducted an enforcement operation in Los Angeles County on February 22, 2018, aimed at combating unlicensed vehicle dismantlers. DMV investigators targeted 40 locations in Sun Valley and Pacoima and issued 29 misdemeanor citations for offenses such […]
California DMV Launches Campaign to Combat Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantling
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced a statewide campaign to inform the public of the health and safety risks posed by unlicensed vehicle dismantling. Dismantling a vehicle without a license is against the law and can involve stripping down vehicles, selling used vehicle parts illegally, and dumping hazardous waste into the environment. Earlier […]
California Cracks Down on Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantlers
Strike team targets unlicensed dismantling in Los Angeles County Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) targeted approximately 36 locations in the Wilmington area (Los Angeles County) in an effort to combat unlicensed vehicle dismantlers. During the enforcement operation on October 26, DMV investigators cited 24 individuals for unlicensed vehicle dismantling. In addition, […]
California Cracks Down on Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantlers
Strike Team Targets the Nipomo Mesa Region Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) targeted 35 locations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties in an effort to combat unlicensed vehicle dismantlers. During a two-day enforcement operation on September 6 and 7, DMV investigators cited 14 individuals for illegally dismantling vehicles and […]