West Virginia DMV says people will not have to retake driver’s tests

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is reaching out to make citizens aware of a “satire” post on social media stating that West Virginians will need to retake their driver’s examinations. There is no such policy.

The post uses DMV’s logo and may appear real to some social media users. It states that written, skills and vision tests will be repeated due to a “vision screening law” and drivers who do not pass the tests within 30 days of a failed test will have their license suspended. It provides a “rollout plan” and an “official statement,” then, at the end, contains the word “satire.”

DMV is reaching out through its media partners to let the public know there is no such program. Drivers are not being asked to retake tests they have already passed.

Citizens who have questions can reach DMV at 800-642-9066 from anywhere in the state or stop by one of its regional offices. By phone or in person, DMV customers will be treated as welcomed guests and communications from the real DMV will not seek to make readers feel alarmed.

The mission of the Division of Motor Vehicles is to provide essential motor vehicle and driver services, facilitate interstate travel by promoting reciprocity for West Virginia vehicles and drivers in other states, promote highway safety and collect revenue for highway maintenance and construction programs. For more information and tools for motorists, visit the DMV website.